10 Worst Tourist Scams in London

You might not immediately think of London as a city with lots of scams, but you'd be wrong. With 20 million tourists visiting every year, there are many scammers in London ready to scam you out of your money, or just steal it. Watch this video before you trip to prepare yourself so you won't be a victim. I will be telling you how to visit London and not get scammed, so that you’ll enjoy your London trip more! Nothing puts a damper on a good vacation than being victim to a scam.
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[@YellowProductions]

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[@judilyncaones2409]

Hi my friend can you help me you cheek and UK this company is ledgit or not pls I from the Philippines I dont know this company is ledgit or not my friend I dont know if the scam pls reply me my frien

[@judilyncaones2409]

Bristish worldwide logistics services

[@Slice998]

Always pay in the local currency. That applies to everywhere in the world not just London.

[@YellowProductions]

Indeed! I found the dynamic currency conversion offers to be overly prevalent in London.

[@riceuteneuer2678]

@@YellowProductions It's all over Europe now, particularly in Spain. As you said, it tends to be high end places in the UK, whereas in Spain and Poland it's more or less every transaction. The ATMs that are worst for this tend to be the no name ones in the UK, that are not attached or affiliated to a particular bank in Europe, there's a company called Euronet who actually pay companies to have an ATM in their shop, which gives you an idea of the level of scamming

[@bagdadpajit8665]

When i go i always push *NO* correct?

[@bitTorrenter]

Exactly. If you get a credit card that doesn't charge cash advance fees or FX fees, then the only thing you have to worry about is where to find an official bank ATM as those private ones are out to make money for themselves.

[@God-es3oo]

This scam is prevalent in Prague as well. They'll charge you a shitton of commission on your Czech Crown purchase...

[@donautry1444]

I have been to London many times and have never encountered any of these problems, however, it’s good advice.

[@AndreiPetunin]

Yep, live here, never had issues. Good advise about the ATM, I also noticed this scam.

[@robertmasina4610]

I guessed you lucked out.

[@Islandgirl4ever2]

Same here.. I live outside of Paris amd always feel that I will be pickpocketed in Paris so I watch out!

[@SlotChik]

Never had issues in London

[@dermotcorbin6795]

You are very lucky then. I work & live in london and deal with scumm like these thieves on a daily bases. The misery they cause is horrendous and it has a huge effect on tourists and shoppers alike.

[@mattwestartist]

While he's describing the first scam he's just stood in the way of people trying to get up the stairs 😂

[@graff.life.82]

True😄 i lost track of what he was saying from watching those people

[@franciscruickshank8794]

and he thinks their are great british pounds! no such thing! they are bank of england! in scotland you have bank of scotland/clydesdale bank/royal bank of scotland! ALBA GU BRATH

[@andyt8216]

@@franciscruickshank8794 Still all GBP. No sperate English, Welsh, Scottish currency....yet ;o)

[@cardigan3000]

he also kept saying foreigncy

[@MichaelNovak1987]

Tory supporters

[@mkorenhof]

Travel Tip: Save all your expired credit cards put in a cheap wallet with $10 of $1 notes and put in your spare pocket. If you are ever mugged hand the guy the spare wallet.

[@topdogx2958]

Great tip! 😀

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tip Mark!

[@cijmo]

@charlie cheeseface I think it's habit. Pre-computer chip it was probably easier to pass an old card off as your own with the click click thingies.

[@bluerisk]

I thought about it, but New York was awesome and I always felt safe. But ok, this is London with tons of Muslims.

[@simonmoore2380]

bluerisk London: 12% Muslim population, New York: 9% Muslim population. So once you tip over that critical 9% threshold it’s a problem eh? Or maybe you’re talking shite......

[@GuillermoLG552]

No bad advice, but not specific to London, any of these things can happen anywhere in Europe. You should have added, when riding a tube or bus, keep your bag in front of you, not behind or on your side, that is when it will be picked. That said, after 36 years living in London, I've never had anything stolen, Madrid on the other hand....

[@adonaiyah2196]

And he stood in the middle of the stairs

[@adonaiyah2196]

And he stood in the middle of the stairs

[@EMT8262]

I'm still blown away that someone stole from you. I know it happens but when someone steals from good people it just hurts, and you're one of the best. I'm so sorry.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks EMT

[@bgaviator]

I’ve gotten in the habit of putting the chair leg through the strap of my backpack.

[@YellowProductions]

That's a good habit!

[@albertlucero1980]

Sorry to hear about your bag and topher Chris. I am sure you were so upset

[@csjames69]

That horrible sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach when you know that you've been robbed. Experienced it. Really horrible. Sorry for your loss. I'll know when we visit next year to be extra vigilant.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Charles!

[@HICARO]

My coworker was a victim of pickpocketing in London. Thanks for sharing your story and making people aware. Sorry about Topher ☹️.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks ca car!

[@Islandgirl4ever2]

GREAT INFO! Thanks! I live just outside of Paris (14 years now) and so I keep a stong eye put when I am up in the city... I go to London very often, and always feel sooo much more at ease.. I didn't realise the situation there was the same as here! So, great to know!

[@levifamilyjewelers3955]

Thank you for this video, I’m sorry for your loss

[@user-lc5bb7yx4l]

I must say I completely agree with number 4. I live in London, and whenever I'm out with friends or family, I constantly see tourists sitting in the back of one of those rickshaws, with a slightly scammed look on their face.

[@user-io2ym6gm8z]

Actually, since it's "unregulated", it works both ways. What you do is give the rikkie the middle finger and walk away without paying. I don't understand why people don't do this when they are cheated. It happened to me twice in another country. Once it was a cab driver another was a rikkie. I got out and walked. The cabbie threatened to call the cops but I saw him add some 10 "extra" euros even though the boarding charge was 2.50. He claimed he'd call the cops and show them the "counter". In response I took a picture of him and his car and said I'll call the cops myself and tell them how he added 10 euro. He was gone before I could dial. Same deal with rickshaws he can yell and scream all he wants. If you wanna be civilized, then start recording your conversation when you're boarding, then he can't say the amount changed. But I just wouldn't pay. There has to be some form of punishment.

[@GeeCeeWU]

I'm sorry to hear that you had a bad experience in the city where I was born, but it seems to be the same everywhere now and it's not just tourists who are targeted. This sort of thing really winds me up and It tends to spoil the experience somewhat when you have to be on your guard all the time in case some sneak thief is waiting to steal your stuff as soon as you are distracted. They probably had you in their sights before you even sat down to eat. The video was an eyeopener for me as I didn't realise that it had got this bad.

[@atat2178]

Thanks for this video and so sorry to hear about your experience and Topher. Having to always worry about your belongings being stolen, not sure it’s a place I would want to visit.

[@GAmbrose]

I live near London and often travel in. Never heard of a newspaper scam or people skimming from NFC...we (Brits) all have contactless cards and nobody uses signal blockers for their wallets.

[@colleenhuntley701]

Thanks Chris, really good info. We were in London last May 2018, and my daughter told us not to let our guard down. Its a beautiful Historic place that can easily lull you into a false sense of safety.

[@scottman895]

Thank you for the great tips! I'm still sorry to hear about what happened with Topher. One scam I ran into when I went to London a few years ago was when I was walking across the bridge toward Parliament, someone was trying to give me some kind of bracelet (can't remember exactly what it was) and was collecting money "for the children". As I remember hearing about these different scams, I prevented the person from giving me the item, and the person was very persistent. I was able to continue walking on, and I was able to avoid the scam. That is why I like these kind of videos as they help alert other travelers!

[@YellowProductions]

For the children. Suuure :)

[@Seoulsearch616]

So sorry to hear this happened to you 😔. Thank you so much for teaching others how to be aware. 🎄

[@vanillaorchid]

The only people that use those rickshaws are tourists.

[@andrewxify]

I live in nyc and the prices I see posted on those bike cart things are insane. I have no idea why someone would pay for that

[@moniquej2997]

@@andrewxify I'm from Los Angeles but when I went to New York, I saw those bicycle cart prices and was like no, I'd rather walk.

[@colin.d]

If people didn't walk around with their eyes glued to mobile phones they might be more aware of what's going on around them and be more aware of their surroundings and potential crime.

[@YellowProductions]

That's a good tip too! :)

[@brucemarsico6]

I agree completely.I visit New Orleans frequently and NEVER carry around a mobile.I don't even own a mobile! Never been bothered there.....Why, with all the scenery London has to offer, would one eventhink of carrying a phone around?

[@originalherdsman3524]

Why do these inconciderit people walking along the street with there heads down and face in their phone screen with out paying attention to anyone and seem to think you are the one that has to move out the way for them. 😠 Play bump a phone zombie , one point for each one you bump. Five extra points if they drop there phone (best when they are texting ) and an extra three points if they apologise.

[@GeeCeeWU]

My thoughts exactly.

[@GeeCeeWU]

@@brucemarsico6 It's predominantly the younger generation who have grown up with this and it seems to be an extension of their brain. I genuinely believe that they would not be able to function if their smart phones were taken away, would become depressed and suffer withdrawal symptoms. They seem to be living in their own bubble and are like automatons, without any awareness of their surroundings until they either walk into you or come close to being killed while crossing the road without looking where they are going. The saddest thing I heard recently regarding this was of a young child who was given a picture book for the first time and tried to swipe it as if it was a screen.

[@ulysses1904]

Two things that happened to me when I flew to London from JFK, that I learned from. First thing I did after clearing customs at Heathrow was visit a currency exchange window, then went outside for a smoke. I was so tired from being up all night that I didn't realize I had set down a hardcover book at the currency counter that I was reading on the plane, with my passport and plane tickets in the book. Halfway through my cigarette I realized what I had done and ran like a lunatic to the currency exchange counter, where the cashier was waiting for me with the book. I almost ruined my vacation in the first 5 minutes and I was a lot more attentive after that. Then a travel service helped me find a hotel for the night as I was flying out to Amsterdam the next day. I took the train into London and turns out the hotel was really crappy, with a lot of skeevy looking people in the lobby and behind the counter, including the woman who checked me in. I had to sit there for a bit as they told me my room needed to be prepped, and eventually I went to my room to catch some sleep and next thing I know I hear someone unlocking my door with a key. I bolted for the door and slammed it shut. I recognized the voice of the woman from the front desk, saying "sorry". Every reason to believe she was letting herself in to steal my stuff.

[@YellowProductions]

Ooof!

[@Rushdabbrushand]

she was a romanian !

[@HelloFromHawaii]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Sadly, stuff like theft happens in paradise too, especially with the tourists who are so trusting. Appreciate you making the best of a bad situation.

[@GTRNR]

I only know one man who toured paradise.

[@eyewaves...]

An eye opener !!! Thank you for the great tips.

[@hernanbarski814]

Great informative video. Thank you.

[@annaburch3200]

Good stuff to consider. Thank you.

[@sweeney0558]

THANKS FOR THE TIPS

Valuable video...i never had this kind of issues when in London...but is good to know...

[@brettm8970]

Very good tips, thanks.

[@Kiarabelle1]

Great video.Thank you!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Rafal!

[@Fred4662]

Those are great tips, as a Canadian I have been lucky in London but am usually there with friends who are locals otherwise I'd get lost on the Tube. Had the opposite experience elsewhere in the UK when I had a lady help me in Edinburgh train station and she was just being nice. Had pre-purchased train tickets online to York with a table so we could play cards with the kids to keep them busy, when we got to Edinburgh train station there was no one to ask for assistance, just large self serve units that would issue your tickets for new and pre-booked trips. My issue was when it asked me to enter my credit card to pay I did not realize it needed the same card I had used online or it cancelled the transaction. Luckily a nice Scottish lady advised me that I needed to use the same card I had booked the tickets with and it worked like a treat. It was a relief when travelling with young children to have such a friendly lady help a stunned dad out. I have to say, the same as Canada, if there was still decent customer service this would not be an issue.

[@johnlawrence2757]

Fred4662 when you make your on-Line purchase you are told of the need to bring the card used in order to collect the tickets. It’s common.

[@toddcoons5831]

Great video! Great points. THANK YOU!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Todd!

[@johncurtis9263]

Never experienced these in London. No different from any other city in the world. Just be aware.

[@adonaiyah2196]

Never heard of any of this either

[@burlhorse61]

just have to be careful-like every big city

[@kevinp9813]

Point of sale conversion scam, great tip! I'm heading to London next week and will be on the look out for this! Keep up the good work.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Kevin!

[@kennetharcher6670]

The sale and ATM conversion (scam) happens all over the world!

[@IchigoChanMahou]

Thanks Chris for the tips. I visit London 2-3 times a year and I agree with you. Sadly these scams are very common in London. For the ticket machine help. I will advise if anyone really needs help, to get a staff member which is more recognisable wearing a uniform. Also, some ticket machines have a button to call for assistance.

[@YellowProductions]

Great tip to look for a staff member instead of the helpful pickpocket! :)

[@emb21982]

As a Londoner I'm so sorry that happened to you! You do have to be careful, I've been pickpocketed a couple of times. Poor Tofer 😔Hope you found a new bear to keep you company on your travels ✈

[@Melissa2087]

Going to London in November for my honeymoon... really good information here... ESPECIALLY Number 1! i never knew that

[@davidjanisch4528]

I'm going to London early Nov. Too from San Diego

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Melissa! Be safe! :)

[@_GarethRossUK]

Same here and I've lived here all my 32 years, I import a lot and knew about the card fees but not these machine hikes. But I don't know why anyone would want to withdraw any other currency, could be worth looking into travelers cheques or pre loaded cards with set amounts. Contactless is something I avoid except oyster card.

[@TheFingerman37]

Hi, I have put some other things in the comments. London is safe, you just have to be aware, like visiting most cities it has its issues. Enjoy your visit, I would recommend if you like historical buildings (or not) visit the Tower of London and get a guided tour by the Yeoman (beefeaters). You can get three items in one - The London Eye, HMS Belfast (battleship) and The Tower of London.

[@johnsharman7614]

Lol thanks for your information and your advice 👍♥️

[@SaturnVivia]

Great advices! Thanks

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Paulina!

[@mikesbucketlist8420]

Great vid Chris and quite emotional to watch given what happened. Lots of scams here

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Mike!

[@kseniiamilczanowska4228]

So sorry you have experienced this (( and thank you soooo much for this video, really useful.

[@kaylee1058]

Found this helpful. Going there soon. Thanks for the advice

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Kaylee.. enjoy London!

[@john.m8709]

Watch out for people who seem to be in distress maybe saying they have lost their wallet. They could be after after your money! I’ve seen this act many times around Tower Hill on my way to work.

[@johnlane2257]

Very informative. Never knew the ATM thing!!

[@davidjanisch4528]

Thank you Chris again for your valuable videos. I'm going to London for my first time in Nov. I'm following your suggestions. David in San Diego

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome David!

[@thehitman5007]

Thanks buddy, good advice.

[@aurora2082]

Thanks for the tip about contactless cards. I hadn't realized they were so easily skimmed.

[@345jamshed]

Excellent nuggets! Love this video! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. Still sad about Taufer (Panda). Hope he is safe somewhere.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks James!

[@cantstoplion]

Way to bounce back. Excellent.

[@CathyKoalaCat]

Great video with lots of good advise. I was scammed in London years ago by a guy who said can he take our photo then he will send it to us later. We gave him £20 to do it & guess what never received any photo. Luckily he didn’t run off with our camera.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Cathy.. so many dishonest people in the world now

[@Simk54567]

Very informative..thanks

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Sheema!

[@marcosesteban4392]

We've got the same type of scams happening in Toronto too and also these things go on in New York City as well.

[@dianahird5319]

You are amazing! Great tips!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks so much!

[@swaini3]

God bless you. We need more people like you ....

[@YellowProductions]

Aww.. thanks swaini

[@KiLLJoYYouTube]

3:35 if someone sticks a newspaper on my table it's getting yeeted onto the floor

[@tosht2515]

Regarding the theft, there are a few other precautions you didn't mention. 1 - Drop off all your stuff at the hotel before you go out for the evening if you can. Many budget travelers find cheaper accommodation outside the city so I know this isn't always possible. Also, you may be on a time crunch. 2 - Instead of placing your backpack and souvenir shopping bag *_next_* to you, place it directly under the table. Makes it difficult for a thief. 3 - If you have a backpack, camera bag and souvenir shopping bag with you, do NOT sit outside where there is a steady flow of non-diners. Yes, some thieves walk through restos and pubs but certainly not in numbers as the sidewalk.

[@johannluvik2839]

Thanks

[@tamiweeks6579]

Thank you for the tips! We are going on our first ever vacation in July ( your home town and how I found your channel) I read a review on trip adviser and the guy reviewing Balboa park had his camera stolen right out of his hand! ugh!! OH and don't worry, its not the week of Comic con!! I double checked after I watched your video about not going that week! My kids and I are also getting ready to start our panda search to send in!!!

[@YellowProductions]

Stolen out of his hand? Wow. Bold

[@kimberlybradshaw4512]

Good tips!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Kimberly!

[@samartz]

So sorry to hear :( Cant believe some people wont believe you :(

[@jocylant6350]

Good advice!!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Jocylan!

[@romanticvictorian]

I’m really sorry for what happened to you, Chris. Topher is so cute and I know he means a lot to you and OC Girl. I like to think he’s out frolicking all over England with Paddington Bear, Winnie the Pooh, and Peter Rabbit. I am going to London in six weeks and these tips, as are all your videos, are so helpful. I admire your perseverance through it all. Best wishes and many thanks!

[@YellowProductions]

I'll try to think those thoughts as well :)

[@pgstravels]

Great info, going to London Sunday! Looking forward to making some good videos

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks PGS! Enjoy London!

[@paulmullen745]

Good advice

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Paul!

[@johnroekoek12345]

4:26 Aluminum foil isolates your pass against theft. There are special wallets which will protect too for 20 dollars or more.

[@lindenbeck]

Everybody who's putting its mobile phone and is a victim of the trick with the newspaper should be beaten for stupidiness.

[@GeeCeeWU]

Never ever leave your mobile phone or wallet unattended even for a second, that's all it takes for a thief to swipe it.

[@sashrhman2670]

Lived in London for 14 years and visit every year The scams stated don’t seem to be that appreciate It’s a huge buzzing city You just need to keep your valuables safely like any other big cities

[@yvonnejohnston9429]

Re currency conversions, same happens to Britain’s in the USA. Re theatre tickets same happens in NY.

[@YellowProductions]

I believe it!

[@StalwartShinobi]

Scammers also use maps instead of papers and ask you for directions with a pullout map in your face while they grab your stuff on the table behind the map your looking at

[@analianapaolos5016]

I would like to thank to share your video about scammers.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Analiana

[@Newyorkfoodie]

Chris, there is a tracking GPS disk that you can put into your belongings for next time They sell them everywhere even on Amazon.

[@glenn8452]

Good tips in the vid, thx. I'll also add to keep your wheeled luggage in front of you when at the airport. If it is on your side, someone can do the distraction con with a map or whatever and the other person wheels away your luggage. Gone in 10 seconds...

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tip Glenn!

[@foxayfox]

I always wrap my bag strap around my leg when sitting or have it on my lap so I’ll feel if someone tries to move it.

[@KH4L13D]

Smart woman 😏

[@Fingermunch]

Great video Chris and some good tips. Seems these days everyone is trying to rip you off 😞

[@YellowProductions]

It does seem that way....

[@WammyOnDe]

Weird didn't expect that about London.

[@david-lt9wj]

That yellow is my favourite colour too....ive just bought a yellow antler cabin case.. I live in the Midlands.....and London worries me too...and the Midlands worries me too..

[@blackwatertom3282]

I have had a few of these scams tried on me in London before. But, I am from Florida, so by nature my guard is always up in London, like it is back home. Plus, I am short guy, but a pretty strong guy, and the last time I was in London I had a few people I felt wanted to possibly attempt to see if they could try something, but I looked them straight in the eye balled up my fist, and they decided they did not want to test my resolve.

[@Crane137]

As a Londoner I am saddened to hear of the problems you had on your visit… The currency conversion ripoff is commonplace across Europe - I came across it with a UK ski holiday company doing the same thing while ordering my ski equipment while on the coach to the resort in France. But the number of people who descend into the tube with their wallet/purse/electronic device clearly visible in their back pocket or open topped shoulder bag always amazes me! When I point out that if I can see it then so can a pickpocket they usually have a ‘Doh!’ moment (especially us complacent Brits) and visibly kick themselves for their own stupidity… the same rules apply the world over!

[@Pinzpilot101]

It's actually not the same everywhere.....I am a Brit who moved to retire in Poland and there are no such scams in the big cities like Krakow and Warsaw.....Why?? Because the Police here are doing their jobs and when these people (scammers - Roms...Afric..whatever) turn up they get thrown out of the country in a very ungentle fashion...none of those UK rainbow cops here, the cops here will and do kick the shit out of the baddies......So they just don't come anymore. All it takes is for the Police to do their real jobs. For instance the Police men in UK all seem to be tatooed and shaven headed thugs these days...none of that allowed here...they look and act like Police should do.

[@dkgilmorejunkie]

i travel alone and i use these trips also, use a cheap crossbody bag so its harder to get ripped, use the oystercard so you dont flash your cards and wallets, have pocket cash close by so you dont need the wallet out and i use a shopper (like a tote bag etc over my bags) in crowded places its easier to "hide" whats where

[@martynbush]

So sorry to hear you got robbed in London. Unfortunately, like any big tourist destination London attracts many thieving miscreants from all corners of the world. As for those rickshaws, avoid at all costs. I've heard so many stories about people being ripped off on them.

[@patriciasantiago2341]

So sorry you had this experience. Thank you for all the good advice. This wasn’t my experience in London, but it was on my 2nd trip to Madrid. I made the mistake of going to this crowded bakery, which is supposedly famous, to bring some cookies to a friend back in the states. Well, they opened my bag and took my wallet. Thank goodness, I only carry a credit card, but my license was also in my wallet. This happened on the last day too. Always be vigilant.

[@YellowProductions]

Sorry to hear you had your wallet stolen in Spain!

[@jadecummings8093]

Interesting facts!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Jade!

[@mynoralvarez227]

So sorry about your bag and Topher 😣

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Mynor

[@leannerobson3998]

So so sorry about your camera !!! Xxx

[@lesonline2268]

Sorry to hear you had your bag stolen. Theft is a problem the world over and have to say there are far worse places that could be likely to happen. The rest of the stuff seemed to be more a tourist things to look out for. I genuinely haven’t heard of or seen them happening. You must just be the most unlucky person on the planet.

[@stevenmccart5455]

He should have mentioned the unlicensed taxi cabs. I left a club in Bricktown one night and had to ask every cab on the street how much it would cost to go to Golders Green and got different prices quoted from each one.

[@jackwatsonepic626]

When I go into a cafe I always lift the chair up and put the strap of the bag around the leg and then sit on the chair if anybody try to take the bag it's connected to the chair so they won't get it unless they snap the strap I've been doing that for years never lost a bag yet thank you Grandad for giving me that little tip years ago

[@YellowProductions]

Good idea!

[@kzakis3350]

I’ve seen the same currency conversion scam, when purchasing in a store in Indonesia and Singapore, rather than select the AUD conversion, I always pick the visiting country currency

[@coffeetime1001]

Sorry to hear that. Topher will be missed. I always associate Topher with your Japan videos for some reasons.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks coffee time!

[@naztubes]

It's no wonder people in London are so unfriendly and suspicious at times. I'm a small-town boy and once visited London. I had an all-day tube ticket I'd finished with by lunchtime and as a goodwill gesture I tried to give it away to people in a queue at the ticket office. Nobody would speak or even acknowledge me. One guy told me to piss off!

[@KaznBigG]

Thanks for the tips, sorry to hear you were targeted in London 😡

[@valdezmaury467]

Really makes my blood boil that you got robbed. Love your videos, man

[@ritz7825]

As uncomfortable as it may be, each time I travel or go out, all bags, purchases or anything goes on my lap. It’s puzzling to me that a lot of women very casually hook their bag to the back of their seat as they are sitting down. Bad idea. Like Chris says if it’s not nailed down or held it’s gone.

[@YellowProductions]

Good plan! But uncomfortable than missing your stuff :)

[@GTLPT]

I know someone who was targeted by the newspaper scam and the scammers got charged with robbery and money laundering, they are quite strict on scams in London, and the restaurant you are in may have CCTV to watch it

[@tshepison8907]

I’ve seen a moped theft in shoreditch (London) and they really do happen often.

[@JhpNetwork]

I live near London and this is news to me

[@johnlabus7359]

I always wrap bag straps around chairs, tables, or simply my ankle. If you have a small, thin backpack, wear it on your front while you are sitting.

[@joep4235]

great vid Chris... did this sour you on London trips in the future?

[@YellowProductions]

It certainly put a bit if a damper on our trip for sure.. but I dont hate London or anything. I just have a new perspective of its scummy underbelly now

[@_GarethRossUK]

@@YellowProductions London is bigger than the central areas. Just being aware of surroundings is often enough. I was only a fool once when a group of youths asked for the time, duh one of them must have a watch or phone. Fortunately a dog walker was close and scared them off. It was dark and Halloween, free bus travel for under 18s allows gangs and trouble makers travel all to easily. Fortunately my main complaint is to do with illegal firework use, I wear a phone case with loop for a wrist strap fingers crossed if anyone dare try to snatch it will slow them down. I was at an airshow last week by the south of England I was more than happy to mount my phone on a tripod and had it free standing filming fireworks. Just be aware, understand surroundings and be watchful that's all I advise.

[@TheFingerman37]

Advice for London. 1) Pickpocketing is rife, especially in train stations and on the UnderGround. These people are black belts at strategically placing themselves out of CCTV view. Always put your purse/wallet in a zipped handbag and put your bag to your front. Put a rubber band round your wallet (advice from a bus driver in Las Vegas) - this makes it hard to remove from your pocket. 2) Keep your valuables out of site - don't flash phones, cameras, jewellery or anything valuable about - you will become a target. 3) If paying for goods or at an ATM, make sure you have space around you. If someone is distracting you or keeps invading your space, tell them to leave in no uncertain terms and walk away, they are most likely trying to a)see your pin and b) either them or an accomplice are trying to take your card. 4) Be very suspicious of over helpful members of the public, not all, but the thieving few are trying to scam you. 5) Get an RFID wallet/purse or shield to stop contactless scams. 6) Keep some money in your pocket so you don't have to go into your purse or wallet, especially at cafes and shops where you are buying a newspaper. 7) Never change money at a currency exchange or use an ATM to do this - go to a bank or Post Office, where you will get a better rate of currency conversion, and do not do it at railway stations or airports. My advice is to load a prepaid Credit card for this purpose. Alternatively have two bank accounts and use one for your travels and one for your normal banking. 8) Be very careful of free WIFI hotspots - Phishing is rife in London and if you connect to one WITHOUT A LOGIN PAGE FOR THE CAFE ETC. YOU ARE AT you may be phished and lose your bank account money and other personal information. 9) Get a prepaid Oyster card and use it rather than money. 10) Never buy anything off the street, it is usually a scam - examples are lucky heather for the children. Keep lose change and use it for this thing to keep them away - bit like keeping loose dollars to give to homeless to stop them hassling you. 10) Don't give to homeless either - there is enough charity work that goes on to cover this - most will use your money to buy alcohol or drugs (World wide problem). 11) The Police are over stretched and understaffed, but very helpful. If you are scammed or have something stolen report it straight away or as Chris said in an earlier video, do it online - it is taken seriously. Best advice ever is to be aware of your surroundings, do your best to blend in, don't be obnoxious and loud, avoid eye contact with strangers, but just be aware. And of course there are better places in the United Kingdom than just London - head out and explore.

[@bluerisk]

1) I pay with cash when abroad. No credit cards and or conversions 3) I pay with cash when abroad (and buy a metro card for the time period I'm in the city). No credit cards involved. 4) I use the ticket I bought with cash 6) I buy it with cash More so I buy all (major) tickets before I arrive the city, and I never buy such stuff on the street.

[@volcompunk58]

bluerisk I did this when I went to London and Paris. Kept my cards in the hotel room. No issues for me thank god!