Portugal - WARNING Avoid This Scam !

Albufeira Old Town Portugal avoid this famous scam I seen in Faro.

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

Thanks for Watching ! www.buymeacoffee.com/scotsman

[@bestirishmusic5375]

Hi Kevin. Another scam that's used particularly in Torremolinos and many other European holiday destinations is the map scam A girl and a guy or sometimes two guys will will put a large city map in front of your face and ask for directions to somewhere on it. I've seen them do this to elderly couples in particular. While your concentrating on the map they are trying your pockets and the other member is trying to steal from your lady's handbag. So be aware of this scam in many holiday locations. Just walk away without talking to them.Great vids Kevin! 🎥

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

thanks, good info.

[@budsticky]

Definitely had the bracelet one attempted on me and my wife in Lisbon. They put it on your wrist and say it’s a gift and then try to ask you for a donation. They are persistent too and don’t take no for an answer. Finally had to just toss the thing on the ground and walk away.

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

lol

[@Emy53]

This is my 2nd or 3rd visit to this video. I was in Tenerife in 2019, and we did not experience any scams, but I attributed that to blending in. We speak the language so perhaps we were not targeted, although anyone can get targeted. So Kevin is warning us about not revealing where you keep your valuables. Thank you.

[@joaoxabregas1179]

I'm from Albufeira and live there, never experienced this most certainly because, well... I'm from there. But I've never noticed this being done to anyone. Hope you enjoyed your stay!

[@rayandmary1]

Just come back after first holiday there wow we loved it just booked again for next sept

[@drugfreelifter]

Is Portugal a friendly safe country that I could take my daughter to? Obrigado.

[@joaoxabregas1179]

@@drugfreelifter completely, as far as my area is concerned (south of Portugal, Algarve)!

[@drugfreelifter]

​@@joaoxabregas1179boa tarde. Thank you for your answer. I've got my eye on many places in the South. Lagos, Faro, Albufeira, Tavira, Monte Gordo. Tough choice as they all look good.

[@gordontaylor2087]

Re- the numpties in your hotel, your a Paisley wide boy,a glesga kiss and a boot in the stanes and tell them that is a welcome from Scotland,yah teapots.toots granton Edinburgh 👍🥃🍺

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

Lol

[@Popo77767]

My Sons on his first holiday to Tenerife with his girl friend he was asked for a Euro for a pint lol I've advised him to be careful

[@thistless]

I go out with €17.50 a day and for that I get mortoid and a full buffet supper , if I’m lucky I have 33cents left

[@kevint7851]

👌👌👌👍....great advice. Walked them streets no end of times👌. We can remember when los cris was like that back in the early nineties, before its peak.( Now on a Down hill spiral).In my opinion. Just had 3 weeks on the Reef. first week 1.16 second week 113. third week 112, dropping week on week.

[@joannehall170]

Stayed in this hotel a few times never went in all the bars apart from Eddy's across the road it never appealed to us.

[@emmsue1053]

You might see a lot of things in Faro but every *Portuguese person I have ever come across has been lovely in over 30 years of repeat return travel. Not as rowdy & over commercialised as Spain yet, thank goodness.

[@linzbarber]

Some good points raised there Kevin and no, I hadn’t heard about the change scam. Thanks for the heads up. Glad to see we both us the same phrase for noisy eejits… pains in the ****. It’s one of my favourite sayings🤣

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

Lol they were

[@robertgray1756]

Yes, good to know about the Scams etc. Thanks for showing. Take care.

[@kennyj1552]

Yes mate it's perfect the old town is safe as houses and the steak on the stone at the bank bar and grill in the square you where at is amazing I'm there with my Mrs next Wednesday the 15th June for jet skiing and steak it's the safest place I've ever been my Mrs dropped her purse last time full of euros and someone found it and handed it in there's never been a problem in the old town and I've been going there for years its not like Spain or the canaries the big cities in Portugal have dodgy people but the old town everyone knows everyone and will help anyone it's the best👍

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

Agree I loved old town.

[@carlmason4153]

@@ScotsmaninTenerife TOO Many Indians these days Tho, they're all over the place, just lazing around & taking pictures of girls on the beaches the sleazy gets. If I want to mix with so many Id have gone on holiday to Bradford. !!!! We Never saw this many in years.

[@robertcramb4654]

A similar scam caught me out in Venice. I signed a petition and it cost me €10

[@SERGIO-cr6uy]

Anywhere where there are tourists, scammers you'll find. That scam u described is quite common in Paris, it's done by Roms (Romanian Gypsies).

[@joannehall170]

Albufeira old town is a brill place been lots of times never had a bad holiday 👍

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

Agree

[@Philisle1]

I bet those clowns in eddies bar are your neighbours in your digs kev

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

They were ! An hour later one of them walked into hotel.

[@BC-uv1sk]

Bless our Scots lol

[@gerardcunningham8184]

Old town much nicer than Montenegro strip. Good restaurants and bars with good entertainment at night. Enjoy and stay safe. We've stayed in the Boavista top of the cliffs and Cerro Alagoa up the hill other side of Old town Square.

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

Agree I love old town.

[@AllanSimpson1973]

Kevin head along tae Vilamore.. beautiful along there too...

[@jamesstewart760]

love the old town been many times

[@JurgenMacho]

Never heard of the scam and never had anyone approach me. Which probably means I look poor

[@gordongourlay7423]

The blue bells are blue lol 😆 great vid mate 👌 💙

[@glennwitton7189]

What would you recommend Portugal or tenneriffe cheers and you should really treat yourself to a nice hotel just for a good night's sleep

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

Depends on deals and budget , winter Tenerife defo , albufeira is lovely old town .

[@marymcknight3252]

Thank Kevin for info on the scams never heard of them but will be very careful from now on

[@heathermccarthy9642]

Thank you for your very valuable info as always.

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

Thanks

[@mavrickfaldo8866]

Never experienced it personally, but will look out in the future cheers bro 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💚🇵🇹😎

[@susanmcloughlin3930]

Good advice on the scams Kevin what a lovely place wouldn't put with them in the next room🤨👍👍👍

[@lindadolman]

Hi Kevin it’s lovely Albufura old town, long time since I was there, just catching up with your videos after being in Tenerife xxx

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

Love it there Linda.

[@bodger7134]

Thanks for the advice.Perhaps the response from the 90s would be useful.Inglese,no money!They won't know if your Scottish. In Bologna my wife asked what appeared to be a student for assistance with getting her case on a train.He lifted it into the carriage then put his hand out for money. Quick as a flash my wife came back with"I don't have any cash"Here a teenager will help a old lady onto the bus and think nothing of it.A"Thank you "is sufficient" What's wrong with these people.

[@TinaR622]

Hi Kev, that looks a nice area…..pity about those rowdy guys 🤨. Good advice about the scams always need to be aware 👍👍👍

[@scottantonio4550]

Yes he is doing well

[@wingcommanderdaltonwalton67]

Tina,it would never happen in Vilamoura,I’ve seen the police turn up within a minute after some di*#heads were playing up. I love Portugal!

[@douglasthompson296]

Hola Kev.I.N the sacrifices you make for us 😎 unable to have a beer overlooking the ocean to complete your videoing. Cheers DougT in Mancs

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

Lol

[@Gingerrogers124]

Best to go on a comparison website for your euros. Brilliant advice on scams.

[@mariehussey928]

Thank,s kevin that very true it is happening all the time it great that u remind us again and again Kevin 👍

[@piveson3859]

Lived in Albufeira 8 years and never heard of any of these. Yes you might get mugged but they are not subtle enough to mess around pretending to be nice or hard up.

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

This was in Faro

[@mavrickfaldo8866]

Came home yesterday, love Portugal bud🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💚🇵🇹

[@graemebett]

Good bit of advice there Kevin thanks 👍

[@linkspyder]

Maybe one day you'll post some scottish scams as I intend to visit lock ness one day...

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

lol

[@drugfreelifter]

I'm an Englishman who's visited Scotland a lot. I've never come across any scam or scammers while there. The Scots are friendly and very welcoming, especially in the Highlands. As with anywhere though, best to be on your guard especially in the big cities.

[@nathansmiddy]

This is why I will always carry a body camera on me at all times so it will catch them out, so unless they block it, at least I know who it was. This is also why I would advise anyone on holiday to bring some sort of body camera on you and have it filmed at all times unless you are with somebody.

[@g.williamswilliams8442]

Nice tour, thanks Kev

[@stevencantlon2521]

On my way out on 17th thanks for the heads up.👍

[@sellingtowinselling3876]

Ffs tell me about the 2 euros .lol.im in bits waiting

[@gapyearoldies6661]

Beautiful place nice bars and restaurants 🍽🥂gorgeous view out to sea 🌊 that was a steep climb 😰

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

It was !

[@kezzacollinson621]

It’s very sad that the world has come to this Kevin but unfortunately it’s what we now live in…….. JUST SAY NO !!! Guys and walk away 😢😢

[@PortsladeBySea]

Scams have sadly existed for thousands of years. Bakers use to put chalk in their bread mix to make it feel heavy and so that they did not need to add so much expensive wheat, or oat, flour 🥴🤢😥

[@jenrushton9553]

Great advice .thanks

[@raydegs1602]

With all these scams ,why don't the police clamp down ,they no who they are.

[@jimmccann320]

1.12 euro rate in Ramsdens, Clydebank yesterday.

[@Northamptontim1888]

£1.17 Kevin.

[@darrenhanlin5472]

Idiots shouting at you! Embarrassing. Great video as usual Kevin.

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

Ta

[@ccmogs5757]

Ale-Hop again ! Is that where one legged people drink beer ?

[@linzbarber]

🤣🤣🤣

[@stangiles2001]

Asking anything from a Scotsman, they would hardly give you. Breath of air

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

hey

[@normanj1975]

There in four weeks thanks for the heads-up.

[@gerardcunningham8184]

The Beach Basket is our favourite restaurant there.

[@emmsue1053]

Been many many times over the past twenty years or more. Its changed but we have never had any problems at all.

[@peterbalding1470]

I.15 to the pound in London yesterday.

[@frankneedham7120]

thanks for the video,never been to portugal it looks beautyful.

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

It really is!

[@williebobs3830]

Kevin. Is all of the old town hilly ?. My legs are on the way out, along with the rest of me. Thanks for the video.

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

Not all there are some hotels near the Square where u wouldn't have to walk up any hills , got more videos to come I prob pass some.

[@Emy53]

I couldn't understand what the scam was. I have been to Tenerife and mainland peninsula in Spain. No one tried to scam us. We are Portuguese and Spanish, born and raised in the US, but we speak Spanish. Maybe they target the tourist if you don't blend in. Can someone explain what the scam was? I couldn't understand Kevin, but love his accent.

[@scottantonio4550]

What scam is he talking about

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

if someone asks you for change often they are just trying to learn where you keep your purse and money.

[@Emy53]

@@ScotsmaninTenerife I kept seeing Keven hold up a coin, with a 2 depicted. Your explanation of the "scam" is still not clear, unless he spoke of being robbed of your money. I didn't get that message from his video. I will listen to his video once more. Thank you.

[@Emy53]

Thank you, yes, now I understand your explanation. I returned to the video and heard your explanation clearly. My sincere apologies for not getting it the first time. Portugal is on my next visit to Spain. I have family in both places, but have only made it to Spain's peninsula and to Tenerife in 2019. Travel safely. Thank you for your lovely videos.

[@charlesbuhr9567]

A nice city.

[@johnnyoldskool6504]

You don’t half get about mate

[@catrinabaxter1370]

Hi Kev do u ever got to torromelinos we are there on 2nd jul x

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

Yip check playlists done videos there.

[@annemurray3913]

was there last week did the caves tour , was great

[@dawnfitzpatrick652]

Was there 16 years ago from canada stayed on strip used to walk into old town fire station you can go in eat

[@gerardcunningham8184]

Nobody asks me for change. I look too poor 😆

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

Lol

[@pauljohnson7810]

Telling us about the scams am going to wear a suit of armour. 😀

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

Lol

[@pauljohnson7810]

Not really am from the TOON 😎

[@steelcityowl1]

Good advice Kevin

[@chrispaul1918]

Ñice video Kevin 😁👍

[@finbar481]

What's the one about where they come up to you trying to sell one can of warm lager? Happened to me a couple of times in Barcelona but i just ignored and walked off. They obviously cant be expecting any sales there were bars all around with ice cold beer on tap 😂

[@leerobinson4724]

We’re them guys English shouting at you Kevin ?

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

Aye

[@leerobinson4724]

@@ScotsmaninTenerife you should of slapped them

[@dawnfitzpatrick652]

We stayed our altantico on stip if still there by burger hill killer to get back up

[@paulbeckett7796]

Love Portugal been many times but tenerife is still my favourite

[@NevilleOShea]

Takes me back to

[@arricammarques1955]

Confidence tricksters are for pick pockets.

[@anewberry8915]

What is wee bit ?

[@marymcknight3252]

O Kevin you poor soul could only happen to you not only feeling unwell but planes flying over head at daft o'clock hope you feel better soon

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

yip watch until the end lol

[@garybarrel6822]

My post office does 1.06 euro to the £ piss take

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

Shocking !

[@johncorner9295]

See you brand new shoess.

[@johnburman966]

Nobody...nobody...is going to talk to you...who doesn't want something.....wherever you are in tourist places. This is not real Portugal....it's disneyland.

[@dawnfitzpatrick652]

Nice for a wedding

[@markg975]

Heard of it? Aye ootside Central Station!

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

Lol

[@dawnfitzpatrick652]

Old plains Lancaster out for queen have one in Canada comes out does Father’s Day parade of plains

[@thistless]

Merlins is the best

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

Kept me awake lol music until 3am

[@thistless]

Eddys Dee a canny kebab when ya drunk

[@nunofilipe2071]

made i live wile in uk my wife come from here everyday i have same scams and worse. looking for your country before you talk....

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

Relax , scams around the world.

[@anewberry8915]

Wee bit

[@RANGEWAY]

Your videos would be much better if you just told us about whatever it is and used less of the "ill tell you in a wee minute" just get on with it man!

[@counteight8292]

I'm over 3 minutes into the video, and you've repeated the same non-information over and over again, talking about Tenerife (which is irrelevant), telling us you're going to tell us about the scam you promised us in a minute, etcetera etcetera. At this point, I've paused the video and I am officially giving up on ever getting any useful information. My suggestion for future videos is that you cut to the chase and stop filling your videos with frustrating nonsense.

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

aw you need to watch until the end to get the full story.

[@counteight8292]

@@ScotsmaninTenerife I would rather poke my eye out with a sharp stick.

[@bobpapp9538]

I want to thank you ...I haven't slept in weeks but your boring video knocked me right out.

[@scottishthistle7950]

If you aren't interested in Kevin's videos move on no need for rude comments

[@mmmfood83]

You must very good say all words to understand anyone, your accest is very difficult and you speak very fast... It's so bad

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

thanks

[@rejoalgarve5105]

Im Dutch, no problems to understand what he is saying... 😉

[@davem287]

Sorry you're spelling is terrible, what are you trying to say?