MORE SCAMS OF NEW YORK CITY EXPOSED!

[@stevied9082]

Another scam is all the gum all over the streets & sidewalks....IT'S NOT FRESH!!! They've already been chewed on. So if you want fresh unchewed gum, purchase it at the store in an unopened pack.

[@SarahFunky]

LMAO absolutely! hahaha

[@xivinrah]

LMAO...

[@LukeNimtz]

No way. That’s good gum you’re passing up.

[@danielwalker481]

Lol reminds me of elf

[@charlotteewilson]

learned that the hard way...

[@SuperJules444]

I bought a CD player many years ago in Chicago. I went for a coffee straight after just a few shops away from the electronic store. I decided that as I'd had it gift wrapped I'd better check it. I don't know why I opened it but I wanted to maybe use it on the plane journey home and needed to see if it had batteries in it. I decided that I would re-wrap it in the UK. Good job I did. There was no CD player but lots of plugs and wires etc to give it weight. I burst into tears as it was a present for my boyfriend. It was also quite expensive as CD players were newly out. The lady in the coffee shop asked what was wrong. I showed her. She rolled on her sleeves up and went back to the shop with me. She went bananas at the assistant, threw the wires etc at the assistant and demanded my money back. She got it back for me and then slapped the shop assistant. Took my arm and we went back to her coffee shop and she didn't charge me a penny. I gave her a $10 tip and a hug. I don't let anyone gift wrap anything nowadays. Be warned.

[@alphonsozorro7952]

" I burst into tears as it was a present for my boyfriend. " Then you burst into tears when the "boyfriend" walked out on you. Big deal.

[@courtr1588]

Wow. That's so great that woman was there to help. And thanks for the advice!

[@SuperJules444]

@@alphonsozorro7952 What's your problem? The point was to warn people not for you to make nasty comments about something you know SFA about. Can you even read?

[@miquelmontgomery2542]

Alphonso Zorro Don’t come onto KZbin if you’re just gonna be negative. No one needs your rudeness when the person was telling an informational story so that people are warned, I hope you lose money one day to a scammer and tell your story only to get rude hate comments.

[@SuperJules444]

@KoivuTheHab I was on holiday. If the lady hadn't sorted the problem I would have called the police. The point was to be careful about gift wrapping unless you watch them do it. Not about how assertive I am.

[@alejandrofallas9734]

Golden Rule in NYC: KEEP MOVING!!

[@SarahFunky]

True!

[@jessicahamelin8452]

Why? Is there a reason for that? I've only been there once with an 'organized trip' kind of thing but I plan on going by myself this summer. First time I wasn't that scared but maybe thats because we had a guide.

[@dianellyrivera179]

Jessica Hamelin usually in the city everyone is busy. someone would get annoyed with a regular local for stopping; it’s the norm here but in the summer i’m sure that lessens.

[@jessicahamelin8452]

dianelly ohhh okay thanks. I was good then. Always moving and never stopped for nothing!

[@e.theresebradley5966]

Alejandro Fallas I love it.. Keep ,Keepin On.

[@zsoltpapp3363]

The real scam are the "real" designer bags, the fakes are a minor issue.

[@curiousdilettante396]

Underrated comment!

[@mrvaj2021]

100

[@CommandoMaster]

Watches like Rolex are a scam.

[@kathylarson8876]

And you are forced to buy them????

[@RJ-bw6fo]

If you’re stupid enough to think they’re not fakes you deserve to get taken.

[@ellacoleman4204]

People running around airports saying “Uber Uber” sometimes I just want to scream at people getting them. “THATS NOT HOW UBER WORKS”

[@theendurance]

lmao and the old people will believe them because they usually dont know how uber works

[@e.theresebradley5966]

Ella Wants to Be famous Lol

[@e.theresebradley5966]

Ella Wants to Be famous Should he hold a sign?? Lol

[@edski8536]

I wouldn't be surprised if some of them are sex traffickers...smh

[@claysoggyfries]

Those people yelling Uber are Boomers

[@ActionKid]

Wow, great list! I would also like to add: 1) The broken “glass”/broken bottle scam - Someone bumps into you and then drops broken glass on the ground. They then demand money from you because you broke their item. Refuse, walk away, and call the police. 2) The Empire State Building ticket sellers on the street - In addition to a ticket to the observatory, these ticket sellers sell you tickets to the New York Skyride, which is an overpriced 3D adventure in a flying car with clips from the 90s. 3) Statue of Liberty ticket sellers - Regarding your Staten Island Ferry segment, it is very similar in that they sell you an overpriced ride on a boat which doesn’t even visit the Statue of Liberty. The only official vendor is Statue Cruises, and the tickets may be purchased online or in Castle Clinton. 3) High school/young adult basketball/football, etc. sports teams donations to buy sneakers, clothing, etc. - most of the time they’ll just take your money. 4) NYC Subway scalpers - Usually happens In stations where there is no attendant. The MetroCard machines will be broken (possibly by them) so you can’t buy a subway fare, and then they will sell you a swipe to get in. 5) Card skimmers - Make sure to check ATMs, subway MetroCard machines and the like for skimming devices which will steal your card info.

[@SarahFunky]

Wow great advice! Maybe I'll have to make a part 3! lol How would you know when a card skimming device is on the machine?

[@ActionKid]

Sarah Funk Yeah you definitely should make a part 3! There will always be scams we’re discovering or new people think up. I’ve personally never encountered a skimming machine but I try to look into the card slot for anything that looks weird, and shake/pull the card slot to see if anything jiggles out.

[@janalemes5844]

actionkid105 I love your videos!!!!!

[@oxygenmax13]

I live in nyc :/

[@mktbully]

@@SarahFunky pull on the card reader to see if it's loose. Also always cover your hand when entering your zip code or pin.

[@BrianAlt]

It's illegal to beg ON THE SUBWAYS. Not on the streets. Just so people don't confuse that.

[@SarahFunky]

Good point. Thank you for clarifying!

[@FreeHugs72]

It's called panhandling..

[@BrianAlt]

@@FreeHugs72 It's also called begging. But thanks for playing.

[@FreeHugs72]

@@BrianAlt- Good one Brian 👍 but it's all over the subway in posters...NO PANHANDLING, IT'S ILLEGAL...

[@jamillx]

@@BrianAlt panhandling is a legal term for unlawful forms of public begging. game over.

[@moiusa]

Never be sorry for exposing scams.

[@davidarbelaez4395]

Scamming is the world’s second oldest profession.

[@edski8536]

@KoivuTheHab 😂😹😂😹

[@edski8536]

@TruthSeeker read S L O W L Y......

[@harrybetteridge7532]

If you go all biblical then it is the oldest profession, what was the snake in the garden of Eden but a con artist who smooth talked Eve.

[@dragonlord1177]

Nooses would discourage taking it as a "profession"

[@micah_lee]

@@harrybetteridge7532 Technically Adam had work before the fall. We were made to work, it’s not a product of the fall.

[@RudieObias]

But being scammed is part of the NYC experience! Haha!

[@rossvoorheis2391]

"It's like catching a foul ball at a baseball game!" "No Yogi, it's like getting your _food stolen_ at a baseball game."

[@chiisuigintou]

Getting speedy awesome health care when getting to a hospital, while actual people from the USA first get a background check and possibly even refused, is the full experience, public health care in Belgium is much better.,. ( Doctors even need to swear an oath, to always think of the patient's health first )

[@Luis-xr6ec]

Maybe for you it is smh

[@TenVeils]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@marcdemell2987]

Screw New York!

[@stiras1]

Those fake buddhist monks are common in China as well. It's just a scam.

[@Yes-ml4bw]

They are everywhere... I think I have seen them in at least 7 other countries I have visited.

[@Ecoean]

Yes. Also in Thailand and many areas with Buddhist influence.

[@redjohn3662]

@@Ecoean are not real budhist monks fske too??they dress as hindu monks do hindu meditation and use hindu philosophy to get money in the name of budhism

[@Ecoean]

@@redjohn3662 then we'd call pastors and popes fake too🤣

[@redjohn3662]

@@Ecoean no am serius..why do budhists chant omm....and not call themseves hindus..

[@mauricioestrada7218]

I' M SCREAMING! The guy in the electronics store was the guy who scammed me about a month ago when i went on vacations in New York. I bought a SIM-CARD at his store and he said it was like 20 US for the sim card with 8 GB of data.. Then he activated the sim card and gave the phone back to me and he charged me about 70 USD. He's answer when i asked him about it was that the sim card was 20 US, the data plan was 30 US and the rest was I think tax, I don't speak english quiet well so i got tricked... very sad. If u could just let people know where can they report this scams it would be great. Thanks for the video.

[@omigodimanotary]

Better Business Bureau

[@rustyshackleford5553]

Reason #493 why i hate new Yorkers

[@xiaoyineee]

Omg you made me feel so saaaad :(

[@KushMandarin]

Mauricio Estrada 20 dollars! That’s obviously a scam

[@oliviakate4652]

Mauricio Estrada that sucks! I think your English is pretty good by the way 😊

[@fishmilk1026]

I've lived right outside of New York my whole life so I go into the city all the time and I've never even thought about this stuff.. I've never even thought to go in those stores and whenever someone tries to talk to me on the street I just keep walking 😅 Also, if you're on the subway or on the street and a crackhead comes up to you and says something crazy or tries to instigate, DO NOT say anything back! DO NOT start a fight! They are crazy! Just ignore them and keep it moving! It drives me up the wall when I see people interacting and fighting with these crazy people. They might insult you, scream at you, get in your face, etc. Ignore them and move away. Do not engage.

[@e.theresebradley5966]

Bubby Baby Great knowledge here . Thank you dear.

[@duran007fan5]

Exactly

[@joelincolnlincoln6315]

Very true. I'm in San Diego now. 2 crazy bums for each civilian here. They carry knives and stab kill every week

[@tommyguns9008]

Bubby Baby first punch their lights out

[@marcdemell2987]

DUH! One should not call people crackheads!

[@HaiderAli-tf6sj]

the whole city is a scam

[@jj23028]

Jeff Marquis no you’re overreacting

[@jerkimerjames3545]

Trump grew up there, and you have to marvel at why these scams are so prevalent in New York, and why it hustles rubes from around the world in the millions. Just as the Trump family and associated employees and partners used deception, combined with those poison ivy type universities and academies Graduates of oblivion. Pimping out of the trust fund minions. Into political, High finance, Law, to conserve the policies of hustling rubes till the end of civilization. #Bernie

[@jordansmith3597]

Yes baby

[@wpanda6859]

Agreed as most of our cities are.😉

[@tdadp]

Jeff Marquis no it a hassle . Some are good and other just plan wrong .

[@mycomments4215]

They got me once. I'm not even a tourist. I live in NYC. 😂😂😂

[@GDRAFPilot_]

So they scam New Yorkers and Tourists......

[@e.theresebradley5966]

My Comments Lol..We all get hot once..

[@e.theresebradley5966]

My Comments Misprint, We all get got once..Lol

[@EJ4060]

The Times Square "Disney" characters are a scam also. I fell for it last fall, Had 4 people dressed up as Mickey and Minnie and asked me for a picture so I did. Then after they took a pic with me they asked me for money. I handed one of the Minnie's $5 and she said "how about $20"?. I was shocked. I left and they only got $5 from me lol.

[@freddyp1976]

E.J. O'Rourke saw a parent tap his pocket and say I don’t carry cash 😂

[@CBmom100]

Now they charge you $10 each! Got scammed by Batman and Minnie.

[@jamillx]

batman received € coins since there was no other money at hand :D

[@luvcamille5277]

I gave $1 and only to the character I asked. I’m not paying $5/$10 for a pic with a crappy costume. Just say no & jeep waking they can’t make you pay.

[@Zvwry]

E.J. O'Rourke the costumes are so bad why would you take pictures with them😭😭

[@theresagiorgio6428]

Anyone that goes to Canal St. for real designer products deserves to get scammed

[@pharaoh6977]

Or Chinatown

[@Ismail-cm8xs]

How could tourists know that you idiots.

[@theresagiorgio6428]

@Richard Head I'm surprised it wasn't a Lorex

[@LillySays]

Totally I mean who even considers these bags are real , I am a ny tourist right know myself .

[@MrBoreray]

@@theresagiorgio6428-- Or a 'Rolek' which is common in HK

[@user-st6ui7oy1p]

Don't take the Staten Island ferry? We went in the middle of the holiday season, in the middle of the day. It wasn't busy at all (the boats are enormous) and it was a lovely trip with a fab FREE view of the Statue of Liberty. Can't imagine why anyone would pay for that.

[@jessicajames1599]

I always hear people, recommend taking The SI Ferry for views of Lady Liberty.

[@titibanks7552]

Jessica James I live in Staten Island and I can tell tell you to take the Staten Island ferry because it’s free and you can get a clear view of the Statue of Liberty ,and Staten Island is very safe .

[@sethfrancissimracing7558]

Shes saying don't buy fake tickets to the ferry outside because the ferry is free, sure isn't saying not to take the ferry at all.

[@Sam_on_YouTube]

I often advise tourists to take the Ferry. The cruises are way too expensive for what they are worth and going to Liberty Island, while nice, is a big time and money suck and unless you have lots of both, probably not worth it. But I have to admit the first time I took the Staten Island Ferry, I was disappointed to find out they make you get off the boat in Staten Island before you can turn around. I was hoping to just stay on board. I had lived in NYC my whole life up to that point (I was about 20 at the time) and hadn't gone to Staten Island yet. I had no desire to start then.

[@sethfrancissimracing7558]

@@Sam_on_KZbin Approximately how long is the ride to SI? I am also curious how close the Brooklyn bridge is to lady liberty if anyone knows.

[@mariekatherine5238]

3:06 The place that's been "going out of business" for decades!

[@BellaPeninah]

Yaaasss....I'm originally from NY and I can remember these hustlers have had their "GOOB" signs up from the mid 70's!! What a travesty...smdh

[@johniii8147]

Who didn’t know Canal street is to go buy fakes? It’s why it’s there

[@JohnSmith-db1qi]

Someone not from NY like maybe ME!

[@mnunezhk]

yup.

[@JohnSmith-db1qi]

Answer: people who specificaly come there from another state and city to shop there because of the prices. The first time we ran across those stores was by accident while perusing through Chinatown. Hell, up until a few weeks ago I didn't know there were other Chinatowns in NY and the first time I was in NYC was years ago.

[@londonxxxx]

Lmao 😹 right!

[@akiame21]

Not all homeless people in NY are drug addicts.

[@chiisuigintou]

Health care, social security, etc, it looks like it all sucks over there? I myself would gladly advise to move away from there, however, migration laws might get in the way.,.

[@robertmasina4610]

True, if they're not drug addicts, they have a story on why they need some money.

[@londonxxxx]

Exactly! Wtf

[@kevinglennon7007]

correct.. some are alcoholics

[@JeddieT]

Yeah, sure, not ALL, just more than 90%

[@wildbill7267]

Basically, if a stranger bugs you, it’s an attempted scam. Just walk away, no matter how rude it may seem. You’re doing the right thing.

[@adrianjohnson6116]

Bumped into you while you were filming this....was weird because we literally watched your ‘how to get to Manhattan from the airports in New York’ clip earlier that day (btw that clip is spot on and we got to Manhattan in no time). Thanks Sarah🙌🏽

[@SarahFunky]

So funny that we bumped into each other! I'm glad that video was helpful ☺

[@Sam_on_YouTube]

I was once showing some tourist friends around and just as I finished telling them how you never run into people you know walking around New York City, who should come down the escalator at Grand Central but the only close friend we all shared who wasn't with us at the time. He was surprised.

[@ziyanbaloch8225]

LMAO "Fake Taxi" (if you know, you know) ;)

[@moonpatrol9717]

yeah, the bloke in it whose face is always blurred out certainly provides a great service for his 'passengers'!

[@e.theresebradley5966]

TheAnonymousChipmunk I didn't know, but now I know, you know!!! Lol

[@DanielBirman]

When I went to New York with my family this summer my grandma gave a subway beggar $2 saying that he just got laid off and needed money for food but then I saw the same guy the next day walk out of 7-11 with a pack of marlboros. lol

[@Jenniferobrien]

Ohhhh who helped you film that smooth smooth intro?! LOL this video looks so so professional absolutely love it! Great job!

[@SarahFunky]

I know right? They must have been a pro! ;)

[@Jenniferobrien]

Sarah Funk hehe *flips hair! 💕💕💕

[@NewYorkCityonTwoWheels]

Heheh TEAMWORK

[@Socman86]

Jennifer O'Brien u shooting this on the osmo pocket?

[@donttouchmycookies10]

Jennifer O'Brien they just use a rig or a stabilisation tool

[@donnacorrado6789]

As a seasoned NY'er I will say you are spot on. Love your videos. Love my city. NY, there's a sucker born every minute.

[@michealbay1290]

Wow and to believe people look upto NEW YORK CITY

[@Russellsplant]

And a scammer born every 30 seconds.

[@e.theresebradley5966]

Donna Corrado ..Yep, I'm not one anymore..I hope not.. Lol

[@MJ-1973]

Just watched this video. Some great advice for newbies to NYC. We almost fell for the fake taxi scam when we arrived at JFK on our first visit to NY last year. A guy flagged us as we left the terminal and had a yellow cab notepad, so we thought he was genuine until he led us to a black SUV in the parking lot. Thats when we made our excuses and left, heading back to the cab stand.

[@e.theresebradley5966]

Marc Johnson Led you to a Blk SUV??? Dead give away..

[@SophiaWhyte]

The staten island ferry scam is very annoying! Thanks for including it, because I have seen many people fall victim to it!

[@temporarymomentary]

Never give any money to the homeless. They can get free food, clothes, showers, etc. No one in NYC is hungry. Don't do it.

[@hoopenhanger]

Exactly.

[@emmasamantha3985]

Nope this is false

[@temporarymomentary]

@Emma Samantha It's true. My friend works in a shelter. Beggars will spend your money on drugs and buzz. Don’t do it.

[@luisangel1059]

Hey Sarah, I was just in New York for my birthday. Your tips were so helpful, i just wanted to say THANK YOU!! Thanks to you i had an amazing weekend in New York. Did not fall to any tourist traps and tried a bunch of food from your restaurants video. Ill continue to watch and look forward to your videos for my next trip to New York. Thanks a lot for your tips!

[@SarahFunky]

Woohoo! I'm glad the video helped and happy birthday!

[@CANControlGRAFFITI]

Pretty easy to become homeless these days. And not have to be a drug addict

[@TheHalfheartedproduc]

True homeless people who have dignity and are trying their best to not stay homeless don't hang out on the Subway passing around a hat for money.

[@nooeydee]

TheHalfheartedproduc oh, so what exactly would a “true homeless person” do?

[@kaylamachlica]

Jack Hack just because the economy is good doesn’t mean everyone has a job lol

[@ornamentalyouth]

@@TheHalfheartedproduc you're a judgemental fool you have no idea what you're talking about. i don't know where you get off saying this other than your scorn of the poor who beg.

[@brandonjpj1]

false, research shows that homelessness is overwhelming caused by mental illness and or drug abuse..not the trope of "i lost my job and was homeless the next month". That is a complete BS lie. Buying into that is counter productive to solving the issue.

[@Zvwry]

I live in nyc and yea most of everything is a scam like idk why Times Square is so popular it’s boring but flashy that’s about it, maybe because go to school in this area I’m not impressed by it.

[@thatoneperson8154]

I have the same sentiment with Hollywood it's just super crowded filled with homeless aspiring artist and tourist not my cup of tea lol

[@MrBoreray]

@@thatoneperson8154--Try the Eiffel Tower--gangs of aggressive Romanian/Bulgarian gypsy beggars being constantly 'moved on' by police only to reappear 5 mins later and with an unhealthy sprinkling of pickpockets to boot!

[@animesucksjapandoesnt1285]

That One Person yeah hollywood and tokyo is overrated. Shibuya (tokyo) is better than hollywood for me but shibuya is filled with chain restaurants, a crosswalk, a lot of people, and lights.

[@lacey2922]

Yea especially the Disney characters, they tried to rob one of my friends

[@martyjewell5683]

You think Times Square is funky now??? You shoulda seen it in the 1970's. I worked on 44th and 5th ave. Peep Shows, Porn Palaces, Smut shops and hookers all between 6th ave and 8th ave. I recall there was one candy store there, that's it, everything else was filth. Even the cops walked in groups, with all due respect to fellow New Yorkers, fuhgeddaboudit!

[@SmokinAce]

lol but who goes to canal street for a real bag come on

[@articgoneape]

exactly!

[@chiisuigintou]

Who even wants to buy a bag in the USA?

[@azariaasle]

Exactly tf

[@michelleperry7774]

Hahahaha yup. U on canal, u know what u there for lol. Come here nice lady I show u more bag in the back closet, special for you pretty lady

[@johnholland5466]

Gypsy cabs are way cheaper than actual NYC cabs. The issue isn't cost; it's potentially being robbed or killed.

[@adventuresofdave3324]

Getting a ride in a "Fake Taxi" doesn't seem like the worst experience, at least from what I've seen on the internet 😉

[@chandlerbingbong]

depends on the driver. lol

[@adventuresofdave3324]

J L great job you understand the joke

[@jleau89]

@@adventuresofdave3324 how long have you had a taxi fetish

[@PhaseOG]

I was looking for this comment lmao

[@meanjoeokerlund148]

Uber is a FAKE TAXI

[@graceheinz7131]

Don't buy baby milk for a beggar. They ask for it specifically because it pulls at your heart strings and if you go buy that item with them you feel like you're helping. But they take the milk and sell it for more later.

[@dosia1boby794]

seriously??? you blame them?

[@Steve_Just_Steve]

How the hell sell it for more later? Like some kind of formula day trader? WTF are you talking about?

[@marclliguisupa1281]

LMAO that’s a scam in India

[@e.theresebradley5966]

Grace Hei..Yep thx .

[@15yemenroadyemen57]

@@Steve_Just_Steve baby formula is actually a pretty lucrative scam because some countries don't have enough. That's why the pharmacies in my country cap the amount per person can buy.

[@PhannyObsession]

Watching this, all I’m thinking is ‘😮 the picture quality coming out of that Camera is awesome’!!

[@Generictingz95]

I’m a bike messenger and a couple of times I’ve had middle eastern drivers approach me while I’m biking and say they don’t have cash or a wallet and want to sell me “real gold” rings and watches for cheap so they can buy gas. I almost fell for it the first time

[@gmike1718]

Had the same thing happen to me where they pretended to be Arabs but has Romanian accents.

[@Petra44YT]

Scam in NYC: push down a cheap glass vase so that it crashes to the floor and shatters when a customer enters a store. I am CERTAIN that I did not come anywhere near that vase! And the shop owner gave me a price of $5.95 for that broken vase immediately! ... I left the shop. I did NOT break that vase, I didn't even touch it.

[@e.theresebradley5966]

Petra44YT Nein! Wow, so Vindictive..They'll never get ahead that way.. Big Dummies..

[@jamesrohrbach1004]

whenever someone asks me for money I always say I was just gonna ask you that.

[@e.theresebradley5966]

James Rohrbach That's good..

[@seadragon1456]

That’s hilarious 🤣

[@matte5552]

That’s actually really funny

[@keshinro...6979]

i just walk faster than them,sometimes though i feel bad,i will help a real homeless person if i have the change

[@erriqueyoung]

Thanks Sarah , a couple of those scams got me already , nothing too expensive , the monks , NY gifts shop , but over all I had a wonderful time in your city , I'm from San-diego CA , thanks for info

[@mrblevers6032]

Hey Sarah, Your tips are the best! The store you showed that sells fake electronics is a place where my sister bought a perfume and it was so fake. Plus, the guy there was soooo rude to us! I told her not to buy anything there, but she was really naive. I don't know if you remember us, we met you by the Brooklyn Bridge a few days before Halloween. You were shooting the video with Lift and we got the chance to chat a little! Thanks a lot for your tips!

[@SarahFunky]

OMG no way! That is a perfect example of how it isn't real!

[@premiumpreparationmedia]

This content is absolutely mandatory. Thanks so much for this ❤️

[@Moneytane1976]

Videos like this are excellent - especially for us tourists - Thanks

[@lazylesbian3544]

It sucks how many scams there are.. it makes it hard to enjoy some of the stuff. i love youuuu

[@SarahFunky]

It does suck! I hope these videos help you avoid some of the scams. Thanks for watching!

[@thug4lie]

loveyedlester there’s scams everywhere not just NY

[@lazylesbian3544]

@@thug4lie I'm quite aware. This video is about New York, so my comment was directed to the theme of the video.

[@christtgg]

Thanks to share.... My partner was scammed by a guy dressed like "Elvis Presley" in Time Square. Be very carefull with this guy... She take a "selfie" only of herself and this guy told she took a photo of him, that was not true!! He claimed for money and he was very unrespectul!! Do not give money these guys!!!

[@SarahFunky]

I'm sorry that happened. This is the same with any costumed character in Times Square. They will demand money even if you did not ask them to be in the photo. It is terrible!

[@IamY00t]

@@SarahFunky how come the police don't remove these people?

[@SarahFunky]

@@IamY00t They are more focus on things that can kill people - like violence, bombs, etc.

[@rundbaum]

do they still have that chili place to eat in time square!!?? it's the only g -word place to get a real meal . . .

[@ninastillarty1206]

i live in new york city and just to tell y’all DONT SLOW US DOWN IN THE SUBWAY OR ON THE STREETS we have places to go. i will literally be walking to school and i have to go through busy ny streets and everyone is blocking the streets taking pictures

[@oliputnik]

This is one of Sarahs videos which are helped us to make no mistakes in NYC in October 2019. The city is great and Sarah makes a good job to inform tourists in advance. Thank you Sarah.

[@WHERESSS]

Born and raised in NYC, 31 years old. I've never been on the Staten Island Ferry nor in the Statue of Liberty.

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

I saw the 1982 July 4 fireworks show in the Harbor from the Ferry that had moved right in front of it. Great free experience.

[@awesome220]

node ok?

[@IamY00t]

Going to NYC (first time in US) from Scandinavia on March 29th, thanks for all your videos.

[@SarahFunky]

Thanks Banzi Fuq! If you found this helpful, you might want to check out the other videos in my NYC series here: bit.ly/NYCplaylistNew. Have fun in New York and I hope you subscribed!

[@marialopez4961]

From a Native New Yorker- from Manhattan, the only things that are true are Canal St bags & the mid town electronic stores. There are "beggars" any where you go; but they are not all drug addicts. She is an elitist.

[@adrianharris9106]

Don’t be a deer in the headlights coming here. You’ll get eaten alive. Scammed left and right.

[@msgodiva1000]

Banzi Fuq you will have a wonderful time here... just make an itinerary so you won't just be wandering around.

[@castertroy9129]

Good luck. Better have money and don’t stay at a hotel. Try to get a AIRBNB

[@thegeneral123]

Enjoying this series on scams!

[@SarahFunky]

Maybe I should do more?! hmmm...

[@thegeneral123]

The electronic store scam is interesting. I bought an iPod Gen 4 in 2004 from one of those stores. It was genuine and the real deal. Still have it and it still works!

[@thegeneral123]

@@SarahFunky Yes please!

[@KillaSin515]

The funny thing about all the she said is that even the legit businesses are scamming you in NY.

[@emjayay]

99% of the businesses in NYC are not scamming people. Those electronic stores with all the signs in the window are a scam, and don't only exist in NYC. People on the street: 100% scam in one way or another.

[@e.theresebradley5966]

KillaSin515 Haaaaa! believe that!!

[@joecascade5105]

9/11 museum is a great scam

[@shananagans5]

All those people going to Staten Island owe me $1 because I bought Staten Island from a guy on the street for $175 back in 94. Maybe I should have gotten some paperwork with that. lol

[@Alexandra_Hill]

*shenanigans

[@jamesmitchell1780]

Great job Sarah! Concise, crisply edited, and to the point unlike most You Tube bloggers. Did you previously work in television news? I look forward to view more of your informative videos and have just subscribed.

[@violetviperbat6594]

Sarah you're the best, thanks for your videos. Would you please do a video for solo female travellers, like what areas to avoid and other safety tips?

[@SarahFunky]

Great idea! I'll add it to the list. Thanks!

[@Teecee22.]

Yes please do a video on this as I’m travelling to nyc soon on a solo trip !!

[@chandlerbingbong]

@@SarahFunky Can you also do a video for solo male travellers too. One without the other would be classed as blatant sexism. Thanks.

[@beatrizgutierrez5072]

She made good points but about Junkies Begging for money & saying there drug addicts ? That’s just wrong . Most of them are very good people just asking for help .

[@jennysterg322]

chandler bing bong She’s female herself so she can talk better about a female’s experience, safety etc. Plus, what are the chances of a solo male traveller getting threatened, mugged, raped or killed, compared to a female? Sorry, but your attempt to bring “reverse sexism” into the argument is a complete fail.

[@robertburdick2998]

Thanks! The broken item scam where someone bumps into you and then says you must pay for their item-someone even tried this on an airplane.

[@heatherrobinson4942]

Haha - As long as it wasn't the pilot!

[@AlphaQHard]

#1 scam of NYC: Rent

[@lucky1u]

Pretty much like this in every city so nothing new for anyone that has been in a city anywhere

[@sgtjeff56]

She's wrong about the Staten Is Ferry not being a good way to see the Statue of Liberty and the other views. I'm 66, have been living in NY my whole life and still occasionally take the ferry for a nice free ride and to see the views.

[@blacksupra001]

Right on bro !

[@StraightOuttaLumby]

Not one mention of landlords and rent?

[@sabrinaaa417]

this is for tourists

[@sirboringname]

A tourist isn't gonna be like *yeah lemme just rent out a whole apartment on my vacation*

[@Sandra-from-midagedtravellers]

love your NY videos they really helpful. We are going in March, our fist time in NY and super excited

[@SarahFunky]

Thanks Sandra & Matt! If you found this helpful, you might want to check out the other videos in my NYC series here: bit.ly/NYCplaylistNew. Have fun in New York and I hope you subscribed!

[@in_theMoment]

Why am I watching this? I'm never going to go to NYC

[@shanewashington1457]

Great video! Another one to add is that people will carry food or juice in a bag and bump into you making a mess. They will say they had glasses or something else fragile or valuable. Tourists- Be careful if you're in that situation.

[@walkingvideos9823]

You need to be careful in NYC, but really you need to be careful everywhere. Thanks for sharing this! ❤️❤️

[@roncotton7963]

Oi no picking on my Staten Island ferry It’s the best Tourist value in the whole New York City

[@jeevesandbertie]

Her advice to avoid the ferry is totally sketchy. No, it's not a cruise, but it's not a pit. It's a damn ferry. Thousands of commuters ride it every day. It is perfectly fine to see the Statue of Liberty and the Skyline.

[@FindecanorNotGmail]

She's not picking on the ferry. She is recommending an alternative that she thinks would have added value for tourists.

[@roncotton7963]

Hey ass wipe she is picking on the ferry And there is. No greater value in all the city

[@FindecanorNotGmail]

@Ronald Cotton If you insulted someone like that in real life, you could easily make yourself the recipient of violence. Trading insults on the Internet is the coward's way. And, I'm sure the ferry is great. That's not the point. If you are a smart-ass, then you can figure out what I mean.

[@roncotton7963]

Findecanor ive killed people who put there hands on me ive done 17 years for it I do not see you Mine are words yours are Threats do you wanna put your hands on me over words you can end up in a bad

[@jeancolivas2276]

We went into a phone store near mid town to buy a sim for $60 when we got back to the hotel found that they had also charged us $760 on our card which they insisted we use. Went straight back and they said it would be refunded. It never was by them had to go through our bank. We go to New York every year and will only buy a sim from T-Mobile with cash! from then on.

[@SegaDisneyUniverse]

$760!?!😧 Yo, I would murder someone if I got scammed like that!🔫😡

[@megadeth1640]

@@SegaDisneyUniverse murder someone for $760? Obviously ur broke. 😆😆

[@SegaDisneyUniverse]

@@megadeth1640 Okay but even if I were a millionaire, I'd still murder them with my 24K Gold pocket knife, lol.😉

[@megadeth1640]

@@SegaDisneyUniverse 👍

[@FindecanorNotGmail]

I don't have all my money on the account connected to the debit card! It is absolutely possible that having $760 less on it than I thought I had could make me unable to pay for something important, especially if I had made a few big purchases that month.

[@beigelover95]

love these videos so much. Thank you!! p.s. you remind me of phoebe from friends in your personality 😂

[@SarahFunky]

Aw thanks! I love that show!

[@rundbaum]

this was effing sweet!! . . .

[@rizhrd181]

I agree with you about these scammers! Great for vlogging it & protecting tourist who are innocent and only wanting to visit & tour NYC! Thank you for this vlog! Keep it up! 🤩🤜🤛❤️

[@audrey9947]

A genuinely frightening Subway beggar was on my sister's car a few weeks ago. She had a child and was talking about how they needed money- the usual. My sister didn't think much of it until she heard another passenger say to his friend, "she has a different kid every time." It really freaked my sister out. Also, many beggars are actually homeless, but if you don't want to fund any potential drug habit, you should give them some food if you happen to have any to spare. A good trick for figuring out how much they need help is if they ask for money OR food, not just money.

[@darcyferrigno]

Had to pull a friend away from a fake monk in Central Park when they were visiting us. He was trying to sell him some prayer bracelet....

[@SarahFunky]

Good job saving your friend!

[@happydays8171]

What, you mean this prayer ring I bought that helped me win the Powerball was fake?

[@_.F0X._]

To be fair all prayer bracelets are fake, unless they were personally carved by Jesus and blessed by Buddha XD

[@MichaelWite19]

Also, there are these black people who sell mixtapes & if you don't buy them then they say "Oh so you don't like black people" and make you feel bad

[@sadisticpyro2330]

Very specific experience

[@MichaelWite19]

@@sadisticpyro2330 Indeed

[@cali4920]

That happened to me last week when I went to visit NYC. And then later that night I heard them say the same damm thing to someone else about not liking Black people and that they are the nice black people. Plus I heard they get aggressive if you don't donate enough money to them and those C.D's are blank. I mean who uses CDs nowadays?? 😂😂

[@MichaelWite19]

@@cali4920 exactly...

[@TheDataMaestro]

Love your enthusiasm. I'm a born New Yorker and sometimes we get a bad rap. You do us proud Sarah!

[@LIVEig]

Sara - Great videos - Incredible Quality - Would you mind sharing what kind of camera/lenses are you using ? lighting / mic ?

[@jravage77]

I'm a New Yorker and I recognize most all of these spots but even I didn't know about the fake electronic stores. Thanks!

[@triky5384]

The fake electronic stores should be well regulated. I went there once just to get my iPhone unlocked and put it on a prepaid tmobile line. I obviously paid for the 1st month in advance and for the unlock. I spend about 200 dollars and 5 days after my phone just went complete signal dead, I call tmobile and they told me they had put me in a "high risk list", I asked why and they said it was because the weren't sure my credit was good enough for the account, and I said "but my plan is prepaid and I got my own phone, what's the risk?" And they were surprised as well and put me through many different people and finally one of them told me they had never received a payment and that I should go back to the store and get a refund. When I went to the store they acted like they didn't know anything and when I said I would bring the police they say "call them, they know us and would not do anything"

[@Sam_on_YouTube]

I bought my briefcase from one of those stores. It has been great for years. You just have to evaluate the product and not overpay. Electronics can be hard to evaluate, so be extra careful with that kind of stuff.

[@Sam_on_YouTube]

Next time, call their bluff and call the police.

[@TheTeamedwardrocks]

Something similar happened to me and instead of giving my money back they offered to give me another phone and I told them no got into a whole argument, was gonna get the police until a friend informed me they sold stolen phones, I didn’t wanna drag the whole thing out so what I did was go to my nearest apple store, explain I was sold a phone that was not working by a retailer, I had my receipt and proof of purchase and they literally gave me a brand new phone. The guy however told me that the phone had actually been sold to them in October when I bought it in January and that most likely they sold me a stolen phone bc of the no signal error . so they really do have a couple of scams going on.

[@joyphillips1821]

The thing about these stores is that the receipts are very generic... They make sure that their company's name is not listed on the receipt anywhere.

[@Basikz24]

We went to Washington DC last year, and the monks were there too selling beads. One of them grabbed my wrist and just put prayer beads on my wrist real quick.

[@_.F0X._]

You were lucky, monks in nyc usually grab your wrist to take away your watch XD

[@robinmulder1343]

We saw some fake monks in our December trip. I knew about them thanks to your channel! :)

[@tracyknoss8311]

You're right about the fake electronic stores. They won't sell to local people. Good video.

[@bishopscore]

Those cheap electronic stores scammed me when I first came to the US as a tourist. Happened exactly as you described. I felt so stupid when I went online and saw the true price of the junk I had paid for. I can see these scammers from a mile away now. Excellent presentation.

[@TheDaisy61]

I'll just stay in Scotland

[@kystars]

I think I will just stay home. I can look at the statue of Liberty on youtube

[@timothykarlsson3126]

Amen

[@Musician-r5q]

You can see it from New Jersey. Liberty State Park and Liberty Science Center are in Jersey City, NJ. and, to be technical, The Statue of Liberty is in New Jersey not New York.

[@clowchan]

Have to respectfully disagree with you: The Staten Island Ferry really is one of the best ways to see the Statue of Liberty and every time I've been on it it's been clean. It's really only super crowded during rush hour. Harbour line cruises are expensive tbvh esp if you are visiting the city on a budget

[@Peppermint2384]

I was in New York for the first time last September and took a tour with a tour group. We went on the Staten Island ferry and it was clean. I really enjoyed it.

[@ivanleterror9158]

There is a scammer here in Portland's Pioneer Square. He asks for just 90 cents to get to work on our Max in the morning hours. But about noon he just asks for money for a little food. You can sit there and watch him circle the square about every 4 minutes.

[@dionst.michael1482]

I respect anyone who's simply honest

[@zoerose857]

I live in NYC and the places where most people live are very different to Times Square or what people usually picture when they think of NYC.

[@TheAaronjwilkinson]

Zoe Polinsky I’m jealous. I want to live in NYC.

[@johnnyrambo6180]

Yes I too want to live there.

[@Mark-yb1sp]

Fake purses in NY ? Say it isn’t so !

[@FreeHugs72]

It's not called beggers, it's called panhandling.... And it is illegal to panhandle in the subway..

[@1979RoadFan]

Thanks for the video. I am traveling to NYC in February and glad I came across this video.

[@sunleo6161]

Joseph L Land Its not this crazy lol

[@darrenalexander3233]

I feel like this should be played on every plane that lands from an international destination to warn tourists. love this video, very clean and full of useful information for the unwary traveler

[@SarahFunky]

That would be cool!

[@daggerhardcore]

3:19 random Guy doing a wheelie

[@dr.ramong.rivera5287]

WOE! YOU ARE INFORMATIVE....AND A TOUGH COOKIE, WITH MUCH ADMIRATION I SAY THIS.

[@toxicgusion2229]

Monks don't roam the city . People just need common sense.

[@TruthSeeker434]

I love the gypsy cabs! Cheaper than yellow. And always walk like you own the block, you won't have any problems.

[@lishatay57]

I very nearly got scammed by the bicycle rickshaws in Central Park a couple of weeks ago … BIG mistake !!! They charge $5 per minute but don’t make it clear at all

[@bakirvucelj877]

3:20 guy doing a wheele on road

[@ramrodnj]

Stay away from anyone selling there cds just say u just bought a demo they will try to say whatever you want to donate you can but soon as you pull out singles or a 5 your somehow about to hand them 10 or they want more after the 5 just avoid talking to people who aren’t tourists

[@pharaoh6977]

Its prob a virus in them too

[@joyphillips1821]

I saw that person too in Times Square since I work near there. They will say it is to get their voices heard like handing out a pamphlet, but then will ask you money for it after they have signed the CD cover, etc. Which I then said to take it back. I guess it is because I keep getting mistaken for a tourist.

[@ramrodnj]

Joy Phillips I was in Hawaii a month ago they had that scam there it’s everywhere the only reason the guy backed off was because bought a bag of weed from the man guy they were promoting for he knew I was from ny area because we exchanged numbers and when he saw his friend trien his hustle he backed him off .. Hawaii is expensive enough I didn’t feel like burning another 10$ even if I was in a good mood

[@GetRekt-bw6pu]

*their

[@Gentlemen_london_]

Very helpful... thanks 💋

[@gameskyjumper1721]

2:19 "fake electronics store" I was like ZOHAN!!!

[@SarahFunky]

Ha!

[@kentwoodpd843]

Just got back from NYC last night...first visit, stayed a week. Too much traffic, too many people, too much concrete, and too many scammers. But I didn't get scammed cause I have been around the block a few times!! We took our high school graduate for senior trip. Food was good, shows were good, Statue, Rock, WTC, Central park, One World, Broadway, but I just love to be able to walk outside on my back yard, and sit under a shade tree & barbecue. Or walk outside and not get run over by naked people playing guitars or walking in high heels. Great overall vacation for my kid though!! Thanks Sarah for the videos!!