This video provides a detailed guide on avoiding common scams and tricks when visiting Istanbul, Turkey.
The host begins by discussing the "false warmth" trick, where tourists are offered a free tour, guided to a nearby shop, and then persuaded to purchase items. This is a common tactic in tourist sites like mosques, ports, and points of interest. The host provides a personal example of this happening to them.
The host then moves on to discuss the ATM scam in Turkey. ATMs often charge a percentage fee, which can be exorbitant. For example, a withdrawal of 300 dollars could result in a fee of 30 dollars. The host advises tourists to use ATMs that don't have signs in English and to be wary of ATMs that charge high percentages.
Counterfeit stores are another concern for tourists. The host advises to always bargain and consider that what you're paying for is likely an imitation, not an original item.
Taxi drivers in Istanbul are known to manipulate the taximeter. Tourists are advised to ask for the fare before getting into the taxi and to negotiate the price.
The video also highlights the Turkish ice cream scam, where vendors list the price of the ice cream and the "Ice Cream Show" separately, leading to a double charge.
Despite these scams, the host emphasizes that there are many genuinely welcoming people in Turkey who do not charge tourists. Examples include a restaurant owner who let them pay later and a stranger who covered their bus fare.
Finally, the host concludes by reminding viewers that while there are scams in Turkey, there are also many welcoming, genuine people. They encourage viewers to travel with awareness but not let the potential scams deter them from visiting the beautiful city of Istanbul.
1. The video is about common scams and tricks in Istanbul, Turkey .
2. One scam is the "false warmth" trick, where locals offer a free tour and then guide tourists to their family's shop .
3. Another scam is the ATM scam, where ATMs in Turkey charge tourists a percentage fee for withdrawing money .
4. The video also warns about counterfeit stores, where sellers trick tourists into buying imitation goods .
5. The video advises tourists to be cautious with taxis in Istanbul, as the drivers often manipulate the taximeter .
6. There's also a Turkish ice cream scam, where vendors list the price of the ice cream and an additional charge for the "Ice Cream Show" .
7. Despite these scams, the video mentions that it's common to encounter warm-hearted people in Turkey who genuinely help tourists without expecting anything in return .