The Salvador Scammer! 🇧🇷

We came to Salvador in Brazil! An amazing city full of culture, amazing food and great people. Sadly not everyone was as welcoming as we came across this annoying man who was on the hunt to scam tourists.
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[@BackpackerBen]

Like this video if you hate scammers

[@johnafrica7979]

Haha he was offering you sniff and smoke

[@123bwlch]

Check Harold Bader You tube in Italy with the same Art scam!

[@TonyMontana-fi8fo]

The $200 shirt was a lot nicer😎❗️❗️❗️

[@aronjohns4662]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 hate

[@stormer6364]

Watch your restaurant bills too some places they tend to pad them, so add them up yourself.. I remember this in recife..

[@toddburgess5056]

What a great companion Kat is!

[@BackpackerBen]

Ain’t bad ;)

[@BartMolkenboer]

Kat is a lovely girl, she's so polite.. Love your videos with her it makes the videos even more fun to watch!

[@BristolMatt]

Im holding on to hope that Ben makes her Wifey one day.

[@broxi93]

@@BristolMatt are they together

[@BristolMatt]

@@broxi93 No i dont think so. I have just been hopeful that romance will blossom between them haha.

[@broxi93]

@@BristolMatt cool man. How did they hook up. I'm new to Ben. Found him cause if Simon wilson

[@ABitofEverythingCounts]

@@BristolMatt Why you care?

[@Ah_i_love_the_comments_section]

The worst part is that at 8:45 when the scammer got the money from the tourists, a car from the "Policiamento Turístico" (Tourism Police, meant to keep this exact scams from happening) passed right in front of them and did absolutely nothing. As a Brazilian I really feel bad for the reputation Brazil has gotten along the decades.

[@Redstripe921]

Saw on youtube same thing happening in Italy. The police ignoring the scammers.

[@Caligo92]

isso é uma coisa de Salvador, é raríssimo isso acontecer em outras partes do Brasil

[@no_soy_rubio]

This Brazil series is getting to be awesome 😆 shame about the scammers but Salvador looms great

[@BackpackerBen]

Always a scammer around 😝

[@kankun123]

A nice piece. Sadly, those scammers scare away lots of people from their area.

[@marcelo497]

I believe it gets worse during high season, I went there in July and seen few painters, also they weren't agressive

[@collo9731]

Yep I won't be going for sure

[@ideogramma-sac]

Salvador was our fist capital, before Rio and Brasilia. Unfortunately you will find scammers in many countries, as well as here. If you are in a turistic place like Salvador chances you meet them are really bigger. Hope you guys are enjoying our country, despite that!

[@BackpackerBen]

Still enjoying it 😎

[@onceconnor657]

You and cat are so real and pure bro you guys belong together! keep up the grind you got this! I’m glad I came across you from yours and balds adventures:) to more adventures stay well both of you ❤❤❤

[@BackpackerBen]

Appreciate that bro

[@bzorbbob817]

@@BackpackerBen jiggy jiggy

[@pauvelas]

One Love

[@joblo2277]

Another banger from Ben! Looking forward to your other adventures in South America and for the love of god make sure to meet up with Bald over there!

[@aronjohns4662]

What a team it is

[@BackpackerBen]

We will see ;)

[@giraffesinc.2193]

I LOVE this series and hope you buy Kat a lot of presents! What a sweet lady ... Salvador looks like an amazing place (scammers notwithstanding).

[@rawuneditedvideos]

Kat is the best thing to happen to your channel mate. She’s just lovely has a great energy and vibe about her. Your a lucky man.

[@onlypvpcaterina-6669]

Great video ben, Shame on them scammers are everywhere you go trying to ruin it for people wanting to see nice places, Stay safe !

[@BackpackerBen]

Appreciate it 😎

[@JB50713]

Wow what a sunset, my fav time of day. Kat's faces in the elevator! Lol

[@dylandoyle12fx]

Wish I had the guts to travel around like you! Fair play mate your videos are always great 👍

[@manisteerocks7092]

WOW what a view @12:45 This was another great trip!...im enjoying catching up on all your trips!...TY!

[@icascone]

8:47 The police was actually driving past whilst the scam was going on too!!! The police must know it but are too lazy to do anything!

[@squarewoodworking7992]

Loving the content Ben and Cat the eye candy ❤

[@mikew3194]

Yea... But she added A LOT to the content of this video by being able to translate what locals were saying, and facilitate further conversation by helping Ben respond and responding herself. Sex sells, but don't be sexist about it you know.

[@DirasatLanguage]

Great content as always! :)

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks again!

[@KardosoMedia]

Definitely looks like Portugal in the beginning with those roads and buildings...Have you been before? Would love to see you and Cat go to the Algarve. Cheers mate!

[@BackpackerBen]

Not yet! This year

[@Hades_mm2]

Luv this dude so much. He deserves so much love❤

[@solita3754]

Scammers are scamming. Good to see you got heads up before touring the area. Great video. Salud 🥂

[@BackpackerBen]

Locals warned us about the painting! Thanks for watching 😆

[@user-iv6se5dm7e]

Ugh, those tourist scammers are such a pain in the ass. They were relentless when I was in India and unfortunately the only way to make them stop was by being extremely rude and making a scene...definitely a stain on the trip.

[@jackpotbob1504]

Great video Ben as always

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks again!

[@markaston1995]

Cheers ben. Looks great.

[@Dubsam]

Nice shirt Ben! Love the videos!

[@BackpackerBen]

Glad you like them!

[@johnafrica7979]

Why does someone always have to ruin the day 😑 scammers are the worst of society! Get a proper job

[@BackpackerBen]

Agreed 😠

[@Lionking1190]

Luckily Kat was there to put him in his place! 😊

[@NandoViajante]

It's a piti i hadn't met you around. I'm a huge fan of you and Bald and could show you a fantastic Salvador. Maybe next time, have a good life ^^

[@vitorbras447]

I love the blue and white shirt. 😃 Salvador is a charming city, the closest to Portugal. Good travel By the way, the translator is top, speaks Portuguese well 🤣 Hugs

[@BackpackerBen]

Saving the trip for me hahaa

[@ruairidhpotts9770]

Great video again Ben. Looking forward to the rest of the South America tour. Does Cat have a channel?

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks mate! Excited for it

[@Andrew-cg2zl]

lol great video!!! thank you for sharing the Dodgy things

[@BackpackerBen]

Any time! Cheers 🍻

[@stompieandsuzie]

Thumbnail should have read "I turned down a hand job from this man!"

[@aronjohns4662]

😂 what

[@roostaraver]

I’ve just started watching your channel , great video 👍

[@BackpackerBen]

Cheers mate !

[@Sam-kj4kq]

CAT IS AMAZING MAN!! You really are so incredibly lucky to have found someone with such a positive, great mentality whilst having also the physical ability to carry heavier bags than you can carry LMFAO!! PLEASE MARRY HER !!!

[@whitecrystaldog12]

Agreed.. she's handsome woman and has very gentle feminine personality..

[@Brooklyn6k]

Michael Jackson, jingling, the baby off the balcony 😂😂

[@letsjustwander]

Looks like a nice town. Glad you got the eye for the scammers.

[@BackpackerBen]

;)

[@johndouglas5712]

That is one sketchy place . Cheers Lad , your doing great work

[@johnott2962]

Great video, love the scenery, also Kat is a beauty Ben shes a keeper for sure!

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks 😎

[@ARCHSTANTON61]

GREAT VIDEO BEN AND KAT...sorry for the caps my pc went crazy..

[@BackpackerBen]

All good ;)

[@Streetsnapper34]

Brazil looks pretty amazing Ben

[@BackpackerBen]

Great place

[@marcocapozzella]

Nice to see you looking a bit more relaxed haha Salvador looks a cool place.

[@BackpackerBen]

Good fun here 🙏🏼

[@bassamtravel]

Looks a nice chill out place hope you enjoy ☺️

[@Watfordfc2030]

Great video but won’t lie that vile scammer and that young lad sickened me and I hope he meets his maker real quick . I hate cowards and he was the biggest one . Brazil looks amazing and the people so so nice . I agree Kat is a legend 👍 great work fella

[@vitocorleone8323]

What's worse is the tourism police just drive by 8:42 without even telling him to knock it off. No thanks. Wouldn't go to places like that if you paid me.

[@SpursBen7]

It's good for the 14 year old lad to experience it If he wants to travel. I agree it's the lowest of the low picking on a child. His Dad seemed sound hopefully explains to the Son what happened. I'm 40 still get scammed now and again.😂

[@mikeytoddure6382]

Awesome place there and love your shirt mate 💯👍

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks Mikey

[@adiohead]

Can't go out at night, can't film in certain areas, might get robbed or scammed, need a tour guide because it's so dangerous. Yep, I'm never visiting that awful place.

[@bentrig9128]

"We're so lucky, there's a full on festival going on!" Haha nah man, that's just a normal day in Salvador

[@mrc5653]

Great vid ,one minute enjoying jaywick and then Karachi 🤙

[@deborahs.9389]

The sunsets look amazing there!🍻🫘

[@darioshub]

I've been once in Salvador in 2021 and watching this video reminded me of my trip. It's truly a beautiful city,strong African influence.And yes, it's dangerous to walk down the streets at night. Me and my Brazilian wife sometimes had to almost run back to the place when we caught ourselves being outside at night. But you get used to it and use common sense and it's alright.

[@sutton513]

A new video! Hey Ben!

[@randomwalker332]

This series gets better and better. Salvador looks a lot safer than I was there 10 years ago which was downright sketchy

[@BackpackerBen]

It’s still sketchy 😆 we in the tourist area

[@randomwalker332]

@@BackpackerBen Lol maybe it has not changed. The real "fun" and life starts at night when all the characters come out, you are smart to not venture out for that I mean its just not worth it.

[@BackpackerBen]

Witnesses them come out 😂 does get dodgy

[@randomwalker332]

@@BackpackerBen 😂😂if I say more I will be banned

[@icascone]

Despite the scams I still do want to go to Brazil, the chill atmosphere is amazing!!

[@adams1253]

Great videos Ben. I think you're a better Vlogger than your dad Bald & the Bankrupt.

[@Socially-Distance-Deez-Nutz]

shirt looks like covid-19 (apparently) under the microscope lol

[@ZoonCrypticon]

@11:40 With the Nigerian guy you could have spoken in English, since they all speak English in there. Historically interesting perhaps: Salvador was the place where all the African slaves, especially from Nigeria, arrived. They also imported their animistic religions (of the Yourubas), which then became Macumba (and Voodo, Santeria in Cuba...) and their deities the "Orixas". I wouldn´t wonder if they would still practice occult rituals in Salvador. And as far as I know "Capoiera" - the dance-fight-style was also developed in that region.

[@BackpackerBen]

I spoke to him off camera for a little bit he’s a great man! Will try get more African content 🙏🏼

[@Lionking1190]

They still believe in most of the saints and have some celebrations to them, specially imanja. The protector of the sea, and orixás are a big part of they beliefs as well. I don’t know about all rituals but I do know they still practice some and they are very faithful

[@marcelo497]

Macumba is still practiced by some people in places that received a lot of slaves, like Salvador, Rio and Recife, but Salvador is the place you'll find more of them

[@markworld9355]

I hate scammers

[@Sidiqi]

Very interesting as usual, with the additional pleasure of Cat’s contribution.

[@BackpackerBen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Jack-ns9sz]

Ben, enjoying the videos, as always. Weird question, but how do you stop recording these videos from "killing the vibe"? By that I mean, your enjoyment of where you are at, the sights, the people around you, the time you are spending with Cat? Or is it not an issue?

[@BackpackerBen]

Filmed 8 videos in 21 days here. No biggie. I enjoy filming so it’s no issue ;) I film like 5% of the day

[@Jack-ns9sz]

@@BackpackerBen Ah that's good. Is there anywhere you'd like to go back to without filming?

[@imsbvs]

I've been to Coimbra, unlike where you are now I didn't have any problems with hawkers or street traders annoying me, I include them in my shortlist of pet hates alongside scammers .. they all make me feel uncomfortable and to want to avoid visiting rather than have to deal with them. And, I was safe to walk the streets in the evening too. Ben, if you've never visited Portugal you should visit, Porto, Lisbon out to Cascais and of course Coimbra, surely Kat would love to show you her home country!

[@BackpackerBen]

I agree. Yes I will this year 😎

[@Lionking1190]

Coimbras is a awesome city full of history and lots of parties from Sunday to Sunday! The home of the oldest university and its a must to visit during queima das fitas! What a place! 🤩

[@Verity888]

Bald in Brazil would be epic!

[@eltenda]

Great video....food was 👍

[@crozzy04]

Mate don’t ever stop your food reviews. They’re just funny whether you have much to say or not. We can see the food anyway. 😂

[@BackpackerBen]

More to come ;)

[@raphaelmarconato1923]

Ben, you need to see the sunset in the "Farol da Barra", i think is the best place in Salvador

[@BackpackerBen]

Tomorrow. ;)

[@youme1414]

I really really like this video. Thank you, sir and ma'am.

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks and welcome

[@debshipard1664]

Jesus those scammers are like flies. Sticky and everywhere. You both have the patience of Jobe . Midnight here 🇦🇺 goodnight.

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks Deb 🙏🏼

[@TowManDave00]

The mosaic tile on the sidewalks looks the same as the sidewalks in Macau, China... Also Portuguese influence

[@jumpy2xstreaming]

Early asf for me 4 AM in Cali but fuck it I’m watching this

[@johnafrica7979]

Committed sub 🍻

[@BackpackerBen]

Legend!

[@aronjohns4662]

Same 😂

[@marcusskidmore7290]

Nice one mate. Look forward to more alcohol content.

[@BackpackerBen]

More to come ;) hopefully

[@gopalgrg554]

Take care brother good and bad people are everywhere. Many regards and best wishes from Nepal.

[@kangab1387]

I love the street music. Experienced it on Spain. It is the best. I dont know who Kat is, but she has a great vibe.

[@TheJeeJoo]

Avoid this man in Brazil? 🤔 As if we daily go to Brazil. 😅

[@DirasatLanguage]

Well, you can still avoid him, if you see him in your dreams. Better safe than sorry!

[@BackpackerBen]

Well around 7 million do so who knows maybe they see the video ;)

[@rafaelericson]

Well, I'm from Brazil and I didn't know about those scammers I thought it was only in Europe, but thanks to Ben, I know now that this is everywhere

[@aronjohns4662]

Tourist will see

[@sarahjane8949]

Fantastic 👍👍👏👏🤗🤗🤗

[@BackpackerBen]

Many thanks 🍻

[@mr.sts.p]

Great place sorry aboute the scamers but Kat must be a great travel partner for you Ben! 😀 👍 🤝 🇸🇪

[@BackpackerBen]

Ain’t bad ;)

[@PanoramaUnion]

They use a very similar scam trick in Thessaloniki, Greece too, so bad.

[@BackpackerBen]

Worst people

[@chaoticrager1722]

i think the moto here is always take a guide who will help you not get scammed in Brazil, Cat was amazing how she dealt with him

[@jonasdr3824]

I really like this girl. ❤ Bring her in more videos please ?🙏

[@richas5421]

jay in the car on inbetweeners ' well you shit yourself'

[@DylanPorto45]

aye Porto represent! the amount of times ive been asked if I have been there...greetings from the US

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks for watching bro

[@AILAM43]

Beautiful soul.

[@bassamtravel]

Wow very shocking thanks for letting us know I don't think I'll go there 😂😂

[@BackpackerBen]

It’s good ;) just avoid the paint scam lol

[@dude9038]

6:42 Welcome to Brazil 😃

[@DanielRobertspiano]

Here’s useful Portuguese for scammers, VAI DA FODA! Kat will explain 😂

[@BackpackerBen]

😆 she just did

[@1923barbara]

Ben dare you to wear that shirt on the barbican in the summer mate haha

[@BackpackerBen]

Get battered 😆

[@stevenhess5528]

Kat adds a lot to your videos. Hope to see mre of you together.

[@BristolMatt]

I liked this video. I like you Ben and I like Kat. You and Kat aren't very good at reviewing food, and well, I'm the same with reviewing youtube videos.😁

[@BackpackerBen]

As long as you hit the like button that’s good enough 🍻

[@lth1072]

How much is 800? . Surely that's not £130?

[@BackpackerBen]

Hotel said 1000 😂 they demand crazy money sometimes

[@Lionking1190]

As crazy as it sounds it is £130, bro doesn’t do for less 😅

[@johnafrica7979]

Morocco 2.0 😂

[@lth1072]

@@BackpackerBen Haha, I hope you didn't pay it

[@aronjohns4662]

He owes you money for that rubbish

[@tobias193]

that wasn't a festival mate, they always do that little parade with the music in the center. been there as well last year, great city. But in the night it does feel very sketchy. Glad nothing happened to me. Gotta love Brazil despite all the safety issues. People are incredible.

[@BackpackerBen]

We were told some groups gather in the evening as a warm up for carnival 😆😆

[@lr1179]

@@BackpackerBen in bahia the warm up for carnival is every weekend

[@baumstamp5989]

¿Cómo estás? AJHAJAJAJAJJAJAJAJKKKKKKKK 👏👏

[@Mars_Life_and_Beings]

With Kat's Portuguese, this trip inside Brazil is doable. I've seen you travel to a lot of places, but this is one I wouldn't do on English.

[@Lionking1190]

You simply can’t, there’s just 0.5% of the population that speaks English! There’s no English in hotels or whatsoever you need to know Portuguese or pay a lot of money for a full time guide during all your stay!

[@mikew3194]

@@Lionking1190 The good news is Duolingo and Anki are great free apps you can use to supplement your learning. It's well worth it to speak some of the native language anywhere you visit- it will enrich your experience so much, just look at how Kat's knowledge improved their time.

[@Lionking1190]

@@mikew3194 you are right, although Portuguese is a very difficult language to learn and you will need a lot of time, duolingo itself helps but does not teach you the right things. Honestly little phrases is already a win, you need a lot of time to be fluent in Portuguese and kat is just Portuguese herself, it is easier ☺️

[@mikew3194]

@@Lionking1190 Agree with you about Duolingo, it really can only be a supplement to learning. I am happy to have it though.

[@bigdoguk7773]

Kat obviously has some Latin rhythm, and likes to dance whenever there is music, but Ben, like the rest is us, adopts the typical rigid Englishman's posture.... thu shalt not move to the music!

[@BackpackerBen]

😂 exactly that

[@SpursBen7]

Great video Only u would drink Stella in Brazil 😂🍺 Proper Brit

[@BackpackerBen]

;)

[@trancazia]

Cool Place Ben, Lmao @ Johnny Vagas ha ha ha : @ )

[@BackpackerBen]

What a man ;)

[@Nathavolt]

Where are you right now?

[@Charlieczek]

Wow, you should put Michael Jackson to the title ☺ It was lovely to see the place where he shoot that clip. I miss him so much 😥

[@wayneanthonyholmes4437]

Nonce

[@Kosackk]

Abit annoying that this video is in 25 FPS and not 30 or more! You can feel the lag

[@wendyHew]

It's annoying as it wouldn't take much to stop them, if the police took an interest they would be familiar with the regular scammers and would know them by sight. It's just low morals scamming a child like that.

[@BackpackerBen]

Agreed. Weak easy target by a weak man

[@borris363]

Johny Vegas is from my home town st helens lol. He lived 10 mins from me.

[@BackpackerBen]

The legend Johnny

[@jasonpetersharpe]

❤ Kat! Kat’s are #1

[@jtr789310]

Cat should feel at home it sure look like Portugal. The tomato Red look draws the scammers.

[@crozzy04]

I had to go and look at the Michael Jackson video after that info!

[@BackpackerBen]

No idea if even true 😂 cat told me

[@uxb2001]

Kat Rocks!