5 New York Tourist Traps and NYC Scam Tricks You MUST AVOID!

[@KevinPhalen]

A lesson I learned as a child has always gotten me safely through my trips to NYC: “Don’t talk to strangers (or strange people).” A couple other scams are the artists who offer to sketch your portrait or caricature. They have a $20 price written in big numbers, but then you find out that’s the price of the optional frame after you pay $80 for the picture. Saw it happen once and told the woman, walk away and let him keep the picture. Another scam is the guy who will bump into you and drop his bag with an “expensive antique vase” and try to get you to pay for it because you bumped him. Don’t fall for it. Just walk away, preferably where there’s some people or, better yet, police officer. Yep. Like I said, don’t talk to people or even look at people who attempt to engage you. Ignore them, look straight ahead, and speed up. And, don’t fall prey to their shouts of “you’re a racist” or “you have to pay for that.” Don’t be intimidated by them.

[@BoboEllieBuns]

Thanks so much for all the tips! I’ve definitely seen the CD scam before 😩 So scary lol

[@jasminetiller4457]

I've heard about those guys, they work in a group of four to six, pressuring locals/tourists into giving them money, and when they get nothing they'll go as far as assaulting people (Sometimes they'll rob you). But, I had no idea the CD scammers/hustlers would call the police and lie to get their money. Usually, they'll avoid the police due to them selling fake/blank CDs. Police need to keep their ears, and eyes open on what's going on. Also, PAY ATTENTION and do something!!!!

[@alvarodiaz4181]

I enjoy watching your videos!

[@the_taydenrock]

It’s so funny because almost all of these scams I have fallen for in the past so it is good to know I’m not the only one who has. This video was so helpful especially since I’m visiting very soon!

[@TheMeganDaily]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! I hope you have a fabulous trip to NYC!:)

[@Sam-Retina]

Love her energy

[@ronjohnson5070]

I spent a few months there in 1981. It was a horrible place, drug addicts, porn shops, X rated movies and the like. In the mid 90’s it was awesome, cops everywhere, no beggars, no ticket scammers, no fake products on the sidewalk, no characters but the naked cowboy. I think now, I’d prefer the drug infested 80’s to scumbags everywhere as now.

[@joesickler5888]

Hey Megan, cool channel, thanks for dinning with us at Cielo last night.

[@hupego1]

Great video, help us to get inform about the city , im planning to visit with family first time in late June, can you give some info about some reliable bundle pass tickets for attractions in NYC? Like how is city pass or others that you consider good deals. Thanks

[@TheMeganDaily]

Do not do the bundle passes is my advice. I'll make a short about why. But booking direct is always the best way!:)

[@hupego1]

@@TheMeganDaily thanks 🙏🏽 can you suggest a name of a boat tour to the Statue of Liberty island, I want to go to the island and not just tour around in the boat. Thanks I will be checking more of your videos , thanks

[@tourguideStan]

The "You broke my watch" or "you broke the bottle of baby medicine that's in this leaking black opaque shopping bag that I won't let you look into" scam.

[@switzerlandful]

What is in the upper left hand corner? The inscription.

[@TheUndiesrules]

We were approached by a cd guy on our last trip and some guy pleading with us for money (his kids was ill, he missed the bus etc etc). We took your advice and kept walking. Thanks for the advice!

[@explained8864]

Top content! Greetings from Belgium!

[@andrewnauth101]

Excellent video megan

[@Captain-Picard42]

Thank you M, let's what some of your other videos.

[@cybergal99]

very useful and helpful Megan .. I guess the 3 card monte guys (scam of the 90s) are now selling DVD's !

[@rainealogan6068]

Have to watch out for them in LA as well

[@greengable7825]

But why the people do not report them to police when a lot of people go through this is there is law prevent them or what ?

[@cyvais]

The Naked Cowboy is not a scam. He doesn't demand tips but they are customary.

[@BANNERMAN666]

What about the "broken bottle" scam?

[@TwinsTry]

Omg “just say noooo!” Lol they are in Vegas too. Omg the CD scam. Wow. How lame!! Omg you’re so expressive esp when you’re doing the just say nos!

[@wwSpiralww]

Gurl... I rmember 2 mickey mouses were up on me harassing me for a pciture like leave me alone 😭

[@JSon-yl1ty]

No one hands out comedy brochures anymore They sell tickets at face value. As long as they don't lie about famous comics being at the show, it is not a scam. They should also mention the two drink minimum.

[@muzwot9603]

Sometimes artists cut out the middle man by selling their wares direct on the street in cities arounnd the world, it's not all conmen selling you nothing but blank cd's etc.

[@StephEatsnTravels]

Also this is such a good video topic!

[@reynaldoiirz7795]

my son and my wife we go to visit new york city for first time we want to go at statue of liberty and times square we have a 3 years old boy i'm scare about where i can park in times square and where to park to go in a ride to the statue can you help me witha that

[@reynaldoiirz7795]

we tinck to go august 30 wath day is the best to go visit wekends or dring the week ?

[@reynaldoiirz7795]

we came from mexico

[@TheMeganDaily]

@@reynaldoiirz7795 well, for starters, I would avoid bringing a car to NYC as parking is SUUUUPER expensive. There is no way around that. There are tons of parking garages, but they are basically the same as paying rent on a second apt. If you want to go to the Statue of Liberty, you need to take Statue CityCruises. www.cityexperiences.com/new-york/city-cruises/statue/ It's the ONLY boat that drops you off at the Statue AND it's in Battery Park...not near Times Square. If you're gonna drive in to catch the boat in Manhattan - I'd park in BAttery Park. But - an even BETTER idea is to catch Statue CityCruises in Liberty Park NJ. That actually has a parking lot! And parking in NJ is MUCH less expensive than Manhattan.

[@reynaldoiirz7795]

@@TheMeganDaily how expensive about? any idea?

[@reynaldoiirz7795]

i see you video and maybe we change the visit to the statue of lyberty for the observatori in one world trade center

[@newyorksbeerreviews1280]

Ok, I agree with you on most of this EXCEPT in certain circumstances of the comedy show tickets. the sellers (at least for the place I worked for) required me (because I used to sell them) to get a ticket sellers license. Some of the sellers would make up a famous comedian but I always told the truth and usually most people would buy and I believe from what I remembered, we were required to let the customers know about the two drink minimum by the owner. Though the problem you're running into is there was know way of enforcing this. So if someone wanted to make shit up they could. The problem would be on the individual and not the club. Not all ticket sellers (at least for comedy clubs) are scams. Also, pretty much all comedy clubs have a two drink minimum. It is kind of known. I went to see Paul Gilbert (guitarist) at The Iridium, and they had a two drink minimum after ticket sales so the two drink minimum is standard across the board for most clubs so if you get surprised you're kind of just out of touch with the world. Oh and I was wearing regular clothes.

[@TRAVEL.WITH.JAFARI]

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[@twincamGT]

Cd scam is a major problem

[@reginabeasley872]

One time i took a photo with the hello kitty sge wanted 5 dollars i told her i had to go to t g e atm id be back well i scamned her 😂never went back with the money i was heading back to new jersey 😂this was in theclate 90s shes still waiting for her 5 dollars 😂😂😂😅 i got my photo with ger 😅😅😅

[@switzerlandful]

Avoid big cities if you are not familiar with that area or realm.

[@thepuppetsstuffsreviews6569]

Even with uniform some of them still a scammer

[@TwinsTry]

Omg this was great. The monk one surprised me!

[@garrycole9187]

You will see the monk in California and in the Hollywood square too, it must be a universal scam.

[@StephEatsnTravels]

Just say no!!!

[@TheMeganDaily]

I see someone taking a CD and the worlds like it goes into slo-mo as I scream NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! lol!

[@switzerlandful]

Learn to trust nature

[@jaipoh3965]

lol! trust me, they didnt call the cops. that was funny

[@reginabeasley872]

I had a few of these scanners come up to me while in times square i pretended i didnt speak e lish one guy try handing me a cd i refused he got viscious good thing a nypd officer was nearby and arrested him .and when i did the sightseeing bus i loojed foe the uniformed guys asked them for i d he wasnt going to produce one so i said well im not buying a ticket so i found tge place where you purchase them as for one thing i dont flash cash in public

[@duck8dodgers]

You should also mention that its a bad idea to scam people. When I worked at a NYC museum one of my co-workers lent his uniform to a friend so that that friend could sell fake tickets to an event. He did get caught and fired, and he lost my respect.

[@TheMeganDaily]

I would never want to lose your respect!

[@daveb2702]

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[@Mymistakes77]

Another scam on youtube only support there "friends" 😂