Tourist Scams in Turkey & How to Avoid Them

Tourist Scams in Turkey & How to Avoid Them. As in any other city around the world also Istanbul has many common scams and usually tourists fall when they are not aware of them.
In this episode, we want to show you the most common scams in Istanbul, that way you can avoid them and enjoy your holidays much better.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Taxi scam
02:19 - Shoeshine scam
03:56 - Simit seller falling off
04:56 - Restaurant scam
06:51 - Friendly approach to take you to a shop
08:08 - Night club scam
10:40 - Fake police scam
12:58 - Perfume and Rose Sellers
14:21 - Ticket Scam
14:59 - Share your experiences
15:11 - Outro
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[@BeryIstanbulTips]

We truly hope this video helps you avoiding all of these scams going on in Istanbul. Remember some of these scams are very rare (especially fake police and restaurant scam) . We wanted to include them just for you to be aware. Don't get scared, scammers are everywhere in the world. If you want to check out the full videos about the shoe shiner and night club scams, here are the links to these videos, real footage on how these scams develop. We want to thank Hannah & Gordon’s World Tour and The Wild and Beyond KZbin channels for allowing us using their original footage in our video, thank you so much guys! 🙏 Don’t forget to check out their channels and subscribe 🤗 SHOE SHINE SCAM VIDEO: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6mmc4Smj7ufrtE NIGHT CLUB SCAM VIDEO: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqi9dIqFjsZ7l6c If you have any other scam that we couldn’t cover here, please share it in comments below, that way we can save others from these abusive people 🙏 📕 Check out our amazing itineraries and guides! We have carefully created many itineraries not just in Istanbul but in many cities around Turkiye, organized useful information for you, including a list with plenty of hotels for all budgets in each city we mention, a list with more than 100 restaurants including one with vegan options, desserts, and much more! All the guides are LIVE, that means that they're updated daily and surely we’ll keep adding more and more! The new changes will automatically sync even after you get it WITHOUT an extra cost! All you have to do is sign up for free and get the guide or itinerary you're interested in! 🎉 www.thatch.co/@beryistanbul 🗺️ Guided tours in Istanbul Looking for a hassle-free way to book your city tours? Whether you're interested in historical landmarks, cultural experiences, or culinary delights, we've got you covered. Experienced guides will show you the best of what the city has to offer, all while providing a comfortable and enjoyable experience. www.remindertour.com/tours/ 🛜 Do you want to have internet wherever you travel, including Turkey? Then take a look at the option of Aíralo's eSim cards! They are a great choice for those who will be traveling through different countries or regions and don't want to waste time finding local companies in the countries they visit. You buy your eSim online, and as soon as your flight lands at your new destination, you can have internet! To get a 10% discount on your next eSims, click on the following link and enter the discount code BIT before completing your transaction. airalo.pxf.io/c/4673026/1268485/15608

[@SeldenDeemer]

Best advice is to look straight ahead and ignore them. If that doesn't work, knowing just a few words of Turkish can be helpful, such as "İstemiyorum" (I don't want it) or, if the scammer gets pushy "Boş ver!" (Fuggedaboutit), or if he really gets pushy "Siktir git!" (obscene, look it up).

[@junglesunrise4582]

Sacma ya. Turk diilim ama hepsi biliyorum. Olsaydi gitmecem.

[@ericagos1601]

I am considering going to Turkey this year. Any recommendations on the following places? Ephesus; Troy; Pergamon; Cappadocia; Pammaluke? These are places I have in mind. Please let me know if they are over rated, if they are worth seeing, if any scams are associated with them. Also, I have always wanted to see Hagia Sophia, but I am unsure of the situation now that it is no longer a museum. I have heard that the floors are covered now and so are the mosaics. Is this permanent, or do they remove them at times?

[@nimokeynan3052]

Very true walahi

[@berrinderindere2254]

Do you mind if I ask your profession? Are you a turist guide?

[@aleyna6825]

I am from Turkey. And I am deeply sorry for that visitors had through like this situation. Sometimes we even experience this things. Thanks for information I hope this help people on being careful

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

We know that most Turkish are amazing people and welcoming, is just a group of people that unfortunately are giving a bad reputation to the country, hopefully soon we can all finish with them 🙏

[@aleyna6825]

@@BeryIstanbulTips 💞💞💞

[@javedakhter7109]

I been 3 times naver problems ❤️

[@renee4414]

@aleyna it's not your fault I think the government in Turkey make it REALLY hard for the people here to get ahead, especially with prices rising recently. Desperate people turning to desperate measures..

[@syedwasif7917]

Hi Aleyna, i was looking for somebody in Turkey. Can you please help me get a contact who sells jewellery. We want to provide business to a jeweller who really needs it. Your help would be much appreciated. Thanks

[@user-bf1ds9cc8l]

Rule number 1: Don't engage in conversations with strangers

[@roshanjdias1981]

also in some restaurants they show you one menu with lower prices. After you order they hide that menu and charge you almost triple the price and when you ask to show the menu they have one ready printed with three times the price you saw before and blame you for not reading the prices correctly. always click photos of the menu before ordering.

[@wenshen3166]

Most of scams are for small amount of money, but leave a scar in the foreign visitor's heart. Too bad for the reputation of a country.

[@katherinefisher3081]

Take a picture of the menu that you order from. This way you can cross reference especially if you need to call the police

[@MrSupernova111]

Good idea!!

[@hanifmansuri5405]

Very informative video 👍Thanks have a good day to you

[@ShuvoSaha]

Great idea, thanks

[@omadjourney]

Definitely will be doing that thank you ☑️.

[@MicroCarEv-i]

We also have a police department that you can call for scammers. Dont be selfish saving yourself, call the police and Dave all of us. Because scammer scams everybody

[@srinivassrinu9325]

Pro tip:- Talk in your native language if you feel not to interact with any stranger. They go away as they don't understand.

[@FareezYusran]

True! I always use this trick to these scammers, pretending I can't speak English 😂😂

[@alexandraaikonika]

Too bad they know Russian too often haha

[@ClandestineHerald]

Nice

[@cryptochampion3836]

@@alexandraaikonika good thing they don’t speak Amharic 😅

[@mattmiles1546]

I tried this in Istanbul. I pretended to be Spanish, but the first 3 guys to come up to me spoke Spanish. I gave up on it.

[@KK-gn8nm]

I knew about taxi scams, but I had an appointment to go on Asian side. I could not find any taxi that would take me there from Fatih. I had Ubers asking where I'm going and cancelling all the time. Sometimes you get scammed, because you have no choice, but to be somewhere on time. As a female travelling alone, I don't feel confident to discuss with 2-3 men how dishonest is their price and then to take a photo of their licence plate. To go back to Fatih was a nightmare too. I had a taxi driving me for 20 minutes and suddenly driver changed direction. He said he will take me somewhere where I can change to another taxi, because it's a problem for him to go to Fatih. He took me to a highway and told me to pay him. Then progressed with trying to catch a taxi for me. Of course, I was now much further than originally. Sorry, but all taxi drivers, including Ubers and hotel organised transfers are scams. I also had hotel organising transfer for me 2x more expensive than it should be. It's atrocious and I will never be back to Istanbul alone as a woman. It is a pity, as I had a surgery in Turkey with the most amazing doctor and his team is also wonderful. But from my experience it is so rare here... Most of people I've met here lied to me, tried to or did scam me and made me feel like I'm stupid, just because I am polite and civilised. Why do we go to countries that treat tourists like shit? Never again.

[@faso4800]

As a turkish citizen ı can say that ı am really sorry for you and ı have any convenient suggestions for it

[@y.minee_7685]

@@faso4800 what convenient suggestions?

[@sakinabandeally1785]

Looking for hair transplants Amy suggestion

[@kerata3]

​@@y.minee_7685I think he meant that he has no any convenient suggestions. Our people are very friendly and corrupted on some level too. Sorry for your terrible experience.

[@tobii894]

Organised taxis by hotels are almost always more expensive lol that worldwide

[@biosmaniak4036]

I saw a taxi scam near the Galata tower. A tourist stepped out a taxi, and apparently he accidentally paid him 10 euros. The taxi driver told him he paid him 10 liras and wanted more. They got in a fight, the police came, and the tourist got his money back + a free ride. The worst part is that this happened near the Galata tower, because it literally has a metro line stopping there. The public transport takes you anywhere in Istanbul for a piss cheap price. For example, using the metro costs about 7 liras which is about $0,40 cents... yet people pay taxis. STOP IT.

[@biosmaniak4036]

Also the restaurant scam; my Turkish brother fell for it (we are diaspora). He went to a restaurant with his wife and ate breakfast. Total price? 1000 liras. He told me it's normal there and people get charged as much. I asked him if the prices were written on the menu. He said no.

[@oxfordlondon1575]

I am Turkish. You are very true about scammers in Turkey. We have to share them what they are doing foreigners. It must be stopped

[@FlyingMonkies325]

It has to stop in the hotels and shops first :P that's just got worse and worse where they're still offering entertainment and stuff when it doesn't exist... and the rooms are so so basic just to sleep there and have some cereal or make some sandwiches, they put very old and worn out hotplates in the kitchen that may or may not work to try and make us eat at the bar all the time, but it's other things too like not telling us the air conditioning isn't working or no fridge or trying to get £15 - £20 out of us by purposely putting us in a completely awful room... i could go on and on... anything other than what you paid for your holiday, hotel and any food and possibly drinks is a scam. I know they're poorer there but hotels with multiple stores of their own they can no doubt more than afford to keep up the hotel and offer all the services without it being a scam but... everywhere really they're hoarding the money not putting it into the hotels and many of them not many people go to them anymore lol so they only make things harder for themselves especially right now with everything going on. So it's only encouraging the scamming further and why they do it in the first place cos they don't see there's a better way to earn money and they'll find if they actually offer good quality service we'll flock them and we can ALL be happy!.

[@firdausansarifard]

Do they scam locals as well, just curious

[@januszolewicz9713]

I and my son were being scamed last holiday by shoe polishers- Berry this is your the most important video. You keep other turist safe.Thank you.

[@briantravelman]

Someone should take his brush and throw it in the garbage.

[@nikitausefi2061]

Unfortunately, we experienced a new type of scam by a havaist's bus driver... We had three suitcases with their number tags that were handed to the bus driver, but when we were trying to get off, the driver refused to return our biggest suitcase, claiming that he couldn't find it which of course was a big lie 😒... Then after removing the tag sign of the first two suitcases, he tried to grab them back with him!! Which of course we didn't let him and started a very loud argument with him and we found our third suitcase our self 🙄... I reported his behavior to the havaist's support... I certainly hope they take care of this kind of things

[@tribefenatic]

i hope they took him out of business and other driver scammers like him they shouldn't be doing that to unfortunate tourists.

[@cs_yt]

I've been in many places, and apart from Japan, I have yet so see a big city where there isn't tourist scams. Some places have more than others, but the taxi, for example, is everywhere. Don't let the scams stop you from enjoying traveling. Just be vigilant, follow tips like in this video, and you will have a great time.

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Finally a somebody commenting this! You have no idea how many people are just hating on this country and calling it “unfriendly” and such, and that nobody should come here, but those that have travelled a lot we know that these can be found ANYWHERE, specially at the most touristic cities, we cannot avoid them but these type of videos are to make us aware and as you said, a bit more vigilant. I love traveling to other countries regardless of what they might say, I just pay more attention and that’s it. If somebody doesn’t want to get scammed, then is better staying home, that’s the best way of avoid being scammed.

[@cs_yt]

@@BeryIstanbulTips Even at home you are not immune of scams, the internet or your phone will bring scams to your door. I have to say that being scammed can put a dent on your trip, but I refuse to let it ruin the whole experience. I've been robbed in Brazil, Taxi took a long way in Manila, even inside Notre Dame Cathedral a pick pocket bumped on me to find where is my wallet, but I was one step ahead, so I knew what was going on and all adverted. I had a blast in all these places.

[@joostdriesens3984]

In Tokyo there are also many scammers..

[@q8rix]

@@BeryIstanbulTips the difference in istanbul isnt it is full of scammer no I wish but the people there rush in the elevator while the moving stair is just next to it , I had to wait for like 15 min just to go one floor up . Now you would ask why I dont take the stair myself well I have baby with me on stroller yet these men and women are so disrespectful i never seen such behavior anywhere else . Also there are baggers to crash you even sometime put their hand on your pocket while the police do nothing . The golden advice don't ever go to instanbul

[@esportswomen]

As a Japan traveller, I can tell you that Tokyo and Osaka have the drinks/club scam in abundance. Like most big cities. Be vigilant.

[@indyB]

Great advice. I was in Istanbul last week. Took a cab and the driver took me to my hotel using a longer route. The bill came to 67tl… okay, I wasn’t particularly fussed by that and gave him 70. He then attempted the switch and said I had given him 2 x 10tl and a 5tl. I laughed at him and got out of The cab. He didn’t get out to protest with me. 👍🏼

[@peterpenzo]

what an unthankful brat..

[@nimokeynan3052]

Thank u for this video it's really helpful for me

[@meissoun]

Taxis: the „no change“ scam (I think this one happens in many countries): the driver will pretend that he doesn’t have change (even if one time I actually heard the coins in his pocket). If you must take a taxi, be sure to always have small notes and coins to pay the exact amount. If ever possible, use public transport in Istanbul, it’s very good and convenient.

[@briantravelman]

Or he'll just take the money and say, "Thank you." At least in other places 😂

[@MrSupernova111]

That happens in the US as well. Vegas taxis tried to scam me the same way until I got really angry and told the guy to return my money or I would call the police. He acted like a real piece of trash the entire way. Scammers love playing the victim and its best to know the scams in advance to prepare.

[@ihs51]

I got scam in Sydney Australia with a Chinese taxi driver charging additional $10 besides the taxi meter to airport.

[@deega1234]

they did that to me too. What I ended up doing after, is I always say I am short 30 lira when arriving my destination, I have a zipper on top where visible with small change, my big pocket change is inside my shirt - not visible. I just smile and say "OH NO, I am short".

[@marjsalazar4412]

This video saved me from a SHOE SHINE SCAM on my day 1 today here in Istanbul. Thank you so much!

[@dorothyew7156]

1. I was conned by a shoe shine man 2. Taxi driver insisted we paid the wrong denomination notes 3.saw a handicapped begger who can walk when I saw him hours later. 4. Waiter who wanted a fee when we asked to help us take a photo 5. Approached by a father and daughter locals who were too friendly . They said hi to me and tired to have a friendly conversation. I was s suspicious and quickly left.

[@tribefenatic]

🤭🤣🤣🤣 handicapped begger was hilarious, haven't met one yet but might on my future trip to Samsun

[@nivvie88]

Was this at Istanbul?

[@azerothcitizen4207]

As a Turkish citizen, I can confirm that unfortunately these are the sad truths. Still as a frequent traveller to several other places, I can say that Turkiye is one of the best places to visit to enjoy one of the best hospitality experiences in the world!

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

I agree 100% with you, we are also frequent travellers and we have also seen tons of similar scams in other countries and on many FB groups I’m a member I read daily posts on how they get robbed or scammed in places such Paris, etc, so this is not exclusively in Istanbul. Still Turkiye is a great place to visit, people just needs to be aware of possible scams to avoid them and enjoy even more 🎉🎉

[@natashazalac]

I am scamed in Turkey,😡😡😡😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@Awakeningspirit20]

I was shocked to see just how CHEAP it is, too! Is it true? This is hard to believe that such a world-class place like Istanbul and Turkiye in general is dirt cheap to travel to, but I certainly would like to take advantage of that if true!

[@inderbhullarpb3022]

I’m planning to come Istanbul so I need help

[@phoenixskyward9972]

Don't feel bad my friend. All countries around the world have similar situations. I decided to make Turkey my home, leaving the UK a couple of years ago. I understand your frustration, but overall the country and the people are beyond amazing. I know this video is about negative points, but there are 9x more for positive points. Be proud and don't worry. We know as human beings to see what's truly good or not. And Turkey is a beautiful place. No one can deny that, unless they're ignorant or stupid.

[@Nightowl1860]

The advice not to strike up conversations with random people when out and about in Istanbul is so important! Within minutes, strangers can act like they are your close relative, or best friend, and latch onto you like a limpit! Obviously everywhere they manage to go with you, will be at your expense!

[@briantravelman]

That's what my mom is always telling me. Just see the sights and don't be too friendly with anyone. But it's very hard not to do, because interacting with the locals is a huge part of travel, even more so since I don't do much interacting at home. But sadly, you are right. You have to be so careful who you trust. It's best to go with a local friend or a reputable tour guide. And staff at some of the more higher end hotels are usually trustworthy.

[@justus0325]

Thank you for all these tips. We’re in Istanbul right now. I almost fell for the shoe shine trick until my husband who was on the phone started speaking loudly at me,” Keep going, it’s a scam!” LOL.. the shoe guy finally stopped following

[@ninacawdell809]

Lot of rubish

[@user-wm7wj5vl3v]

I would say the most difficult thing for me during all the years I lived in Istanbul was the sexual harassment. As a tall, blonde, blue eyed and very Scandinavian looking woman, I was constantly followed and bothered by creeps. I could never sit on a park bench in peace, never ride the local commuter train or sit in a cafe on my own without being approached and harassed. I also had problems with male landlords and flat mates. Even men working at the supermarket would try to chat me up. It was a constant source of exhaustion, and the main reason I left.

[@gracielamedina1545]

😮😢

[@achiramihidum8379]

You are the only person who told everything without hiding anything!! THANK YOU

[@waiataaroha]

I think people who disliked this video are one of these scammers LOL

[@tata7811]

Right LMAO

[@olcaytoolcay9117]

We are idiots we rather live with out shit we don’t like people help us tell us our mistakes Really we are idiots that’s why we can’t move forward

[@ShuvoSaha]

Lol

[@steventan2550]

No matter how informative a video is, there are still people (sick?) who dislike it.

[@salaigeethan666]

😂😂😂

[@Salreviews8]

A great awareness video to help travellers when visiting Turkey. Keep up the good work 👏.

[@Turgineer]

As a Turk🇹🇷, it makes me sad that there are so many scams in Istanbul. Tourists should try to use buses, metro and metrobus as much as possible. Google Maps will help you decide which bus to take.

[@noamay]

Yes, problem I found is that it often takes twice as long since the city is so big and you need two types of transport bus and train or metro for example

[@soffsoff6574]

Great video! I'm going to Istanbul this weekend, so excited! This was super useful, thank you very much!

[@MuhammadAwais-eh3gd]

That was reallyyy verrrryyyy useful video for those who are planning to come Istanbul for the very first time

[@cadaverdog1424]

Incredibly helpful and informative!! Going to Istanbul next spring!! Will watch ALL of your no-nonsense, honest, super-clear videos!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@intellogo]

Thank you very much for the tips to be aware of the scams! I will surely keep these in mind on my future plans on visiting Turkey.

[@musairfan1043]

Hi Bery! Your blog is great. A lot of rose and fake tickets sellers approached us in Sultanahment and Eminonu area.

[@smellyshoes1]

this video you made is highly recommendable. i was scammed with my first time visit in Istanbul before. but im so thankful that the friendly scammer gave up because i'm a good person.

[@marsdoria189]

This channel deserves all my likes. Thank you so much. I am planning on visiting Istanbul and this video is very helpful.

[@YASTravelsEatsWell]

Very good video! Extremely important to take seriously! Wish there are more video on this scam subject from other cities! One vlogger does a good job hitting a lot of cities, including Istanbul!

[@CatsandCosmic]

All these scamming sounds scary. Thank goodness I had a very good 1st trip to Turkey. No scam, ppl were very nice. We ate at shops we didn't plan, food was lovely and we paid according to the price as stated. ❤️

[@FlyingMonkies325]

Yep it's avoidable though, just simply hold onto your money, keep on moving and only pay for what you need... and no extras point blanc, find the best quality but cheapest places and just stick to your guns and try to frequent the same places cos you know it's good until you can't anymore then move on... just order something and pay what it really costs for it no extra "packages" or whatever will save you money cos they'll give you terrible servings if it's even hot by the time it gets to you... even entertainment in hotels now it rarely exists if at all (not that we really need it) but they'll try and push it anyway but all the good entertainment don't go to Turkey anymore... same for kids clubs non-existent cos nobody wants to work there anymore lol especially women it's always been dangerous for women there but now it's certainly is, no matter where you stay always keep your distance from the staff cos they seem nice at first but then it's just ew lol. I guess you could say the same in other countries for the horrendously stressful conditions and taking advantage of staff but over there in Turkey it's like cos they're poorer holding onto money for hotels isn't the best thing and only hurts income cos they aren't maintaining them, so now it's definitely NOT worth any extra money paid for anything, but it never was really.

[@Rhoseaphrodite1]

Where did you stay

[@barbaraisenschmid9911]

Thank you very much for the tips. I really enjoy traveling to Turkey and have already seen a lot. Especially in taxis. It's an important video.

[@ray4669]

Thank you for your very indepth and well explained video! I agree like other people said these scams you can find in most countries! But it is good to hear it from you with your knowledge and experience specific to Istanbul. Thank you!

[@gilbertdavidson7498]

I had plan traveling to Turkey but with all this information you are provided change my mine because as tourists I want to go and enjoy my time !!

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

This video is not to make you change your plans, anyone with a little bit of common sense will be fine! These things can happen in any major touristy city around the world, keep this information with you to know what COULD happen and how to IDENTIFY possible scams, this doesn’t mean that it will happen to you.

[@adeelraiz8172]

Thanks for great information.God bless you and your family

[@48billy0]

I have owned property in Turkey until 2017 and have lived there for weeks at a time. There probably is problems in places like Marmaris, Bodrum and Istanbul, but where we spent most of our time, which was Fethiye and Calis, we only ever met very nice and decent people. The only ones we had any problems with were fellow English people!

[@48billy0]

Best place for a holiday right now if allowed to travel there. 18 lira to the pound!

[@nanabanana198]

Hi! I would like to buy a property there ,it is safe? Thx

[@48billy0]

Lilu. Around Calis, Fethiye and Uzumlu is generally safe. The odd house robbery, but certainly not at UK level. We never felt worried walking around at night. Turkish people on the whole are very nice.

[@TMMMk-fp2hj]

I’m going to marmaris in June is there anything to look out for and how much is it to eat out in turkey 😂 exchange rate is good but there’s inflation and I don’t know how much a typical meal would cost cheers

[@emreyilmaz578]

Yeah but this is so because Fethiye is one of the safest cities in Turkey

[@enriqueae7532]

Thanks for the heads up !! I'm planning on going next year.

[@reginajimerson9469]

Thank you so much, I appreciate all your tips, you are making it safer for tourists.

[@27boof]

Thank you so much! This was SO helpful !! :)

[@AlaaShaheen1]

Thank you for these useful videos!! Hopefully it will help me during my next trip :)

[@mishtikhatri3190]

Thank you so much for these videos! They are really helpful 🫶🏼

[@yusufpatel2004]

Excellent video, very thorough and informative... Great job.

[@franz_manuel2014]

thanks for this! it’s a great help

[@ramonromo9355]

Otro magnífico video, muchas gracias Bery y Kaan. Saludos desde México!!!!!

[@zthde]

Beautiful person with a beautiful advice 👏👏👏👏👏 thank you so much x

[@Raynu1000]

Thank you so much for these safety tips ❤️

[@syedalihassan4156]

I am planning to visit Turkey in October and found this video so much helpful. Thank you so much for describing what to avoid in Turkey. ❤

[@zulfiibrahim]

Pls. Read my experience before you plan to go to Turkey..

[@alcopoco8025]

@@zulfiibrahim your experience is your experience no one eleses

[@daisypashe8296]

@@alcopoco8025 people learn from EXPERIENCES sometimes from our own sometimes from oders.....🤷‍♀️

[@ow6153]

I use to go to Istanbul for connection flight and stay overnight there, but every time I had same problem, I was getting robbed by several people, you rarely find a the honest and respectful person or business in turkey. I quit to take that route for ever. Even though the authority can not help you because they share the sums with robbers.

[@sonictheheadshock756]

Have you been in Marmaris there are alot of kind people just stay away from the dark bars at night they will try to scam you. i have been there wit my family there are alot of nice restaurants and alot of kind people don't know about the taxi drivers becours we never tok one that's alot safer 😅

[@xaviotesharris891]

Thank you! I'll be coming to Istanbul next week for the month of February, and all this is very helpful.

[@iitiansintegrity]

Absolutelyyyyy need this one for my upcoming Turkey itinerary, no wonder so much applause for youuuu❤️

[@amandatkids854]

This was fantastic information that the host of our rented apartment also warned about. The shoe shine scam is quite popular in the neighborhood we are in ( Beyoglu).

[@macarondeark4604]

Thank you for the video! Unfortunately, I got scammed anyway (even I tried to avoid it) and I had a bad experience especially the restaurant! Be careful everyone 😥

[@jelenakovacevic979]

Thank you so much for this video! We‘re going to Istanbul in 2 days and you helped us a lot!!! Great video 👍👍

[@saifaali2049]

This was really helpful. Thankyou and bless you girl❤

[@malikmohammedalikhan6770]

Thank you for the Alerts, they will be helpful. Blessings.....

[@unknown-user]

These are some great tips. Thank you!

[@swelzan]

Wow very informative, thank you 🙏🏽 very much and I’m looking forward for my trip to Istanbul this December 😊

[@idefixsheep]

I was a frequent visitor of Istanbul. At least 3 times every year. I decided I won’t visit again, the scams are everywhere. There is no true hospitality anymore. Really sad :(

[@bazzi5926]

Yeah, 9/10 people I talk to have no interest or desire to travel to Turkey. It's just not worth it. I can only speak for myself but when I travel I do it to relax, not worry about people trying to scam you everywhere you go, or shout/call out to you to eat/shop/give them money.

[@travellersoul5912]

Hi Berry! I just wanted to stop by again. Thank you so much for this video, before going to Turkey I watched most of them, I came back to my country 2 weeks ago, but this video saved me from a scammer. I was around Taksim at night, a random guy approached me asking for a lighter, I gave him mine and all of a sudden after a 10 min chat he invited me a beer somewhere near, I immediately refused and continued my way down to Galata Tower. If it hadn’t been for this video, probably I could’ve accepted, I was traveling alone, he seemed so friendly and nice that to some people they might look honest. Once again, a huge thanks for saving many of us! Keep it up with the amazing work you do through your channel 🎉

[@jrgeencnas267]

Stranger, danger

[@ertegin]

Lol maybe it really was a good guy

[@bazzi5926]

When I was in Sicily a guy approached me and was really friendly. He gave me a bracelet etc and then tried to get me to pay. Afterwards my girlfriend told me she had seen it before but she didn't tell me until after it happened, lol.

[@Aminkhan786]

you were smart, they got me, it was a Kurdish guy at Taksim. He lured me into a hookah lounge and they wouldn't let me go until I paid. a 3500 fee, but fortunately they let me go by taking $20

[@ReinventYourself.]

An excellent sharing , keep it up & look forward to see your next video !!

[@nicolasmaximus2286]

Thank you for your advice & warnings. Very valuable for shure🎉😂❤.Have a nice life.😊

[@user-ri9tt2ip4m]

Thank you so much for these useful tips! My husband and I are having a 22 hour long layover, so we try to see Istanbul briefly before going back to the US. Unfortunately, there are no scam free big cities on Earth, but it has never stopped us from enjoying different cultures, languages and trips. Can't wait to see Istanbul

[@GGora]

Iran is scam free for the most part. Generosity of Persians can be overbearing and shocking. You’ll leave feeling guilty bc it’s a huge part of persian hospitality to give more than one receives from a guest/ foreigner.

[@Whistleblower153]

As a Turkish that living in America, I was shocked when I watched this video. How some our people people became scammers and scam to Tourists. I can’t believe my eyes 👀

[@ahmedwagdy1862]

Your videos provide very valuable and practical info! Thank you

[@grusasa]

Thank you, this is very helpful 🙏

[@forummorum]

I agree with everything mentioned in the video.. Tips from a local... Never use a taxi ( use public transportation or rent a car instead) Never eat in restaurants close to touristic places. ( High price&low quality ) Never shop close to touristic places ( very high price ) Never talk to random people, whoever approaches to you, just ignore them. Don't carry foreign currency, instead spend local money. Don't go to Taksim. Nothing but crowd. And last but not least... Don't fall into a wrong conclusion that Türkiye has only one city to visit. There are many more cities to explore and enjoy in Türkiye throughout the year ..

[@azumib]

I've travelled to many cities in the world and unfortunately I've experienced the most scams in Istanbul. It's a shame cause its a beautiful city with so much history. There are so many good people, but the few bad ones gives the city a bad rep.

[@darkvalue505]

Thank you so much for the information. It was very helpful.

[@rmpbrasil1]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It was very helpful. Would you have any information about scams in the Turkish Bath in the Tourist area.

[@hgworldtour]

Another great video Bery! Thank you for spreading awareness and showing our footage! We can't wait to come back to Turkey!! :)

[@briantravelman]

I'm surprised you still wanna go back. I'm certainly not going back unless I have a local friend.

[@hgworldtour]

@@briantravelman where did you go in Turkey? Istanbul around the tourist sites is pretty full on so we spent most of our time in Besiktas. If you didn't like Istanbul you should try Antalya or Izmir, it's much calmer and nobody tries to scam you.

[@mahmoudbinothman9759]

Thank you so much for the heads up, most of these scams happened to me when I visited Istanbul and I really felt upset and bad about it, the way they do it is really not good at wall I hope one day it’s gonna change for the better and these tricks disappear 🙁

[@eastafricanguy985]

Most useful video I watched today, thank you very much, sincerely!!

[@stelios_wrld]

Congratulations on your video, really really helpful. I was in Istanbul, trying to buy a ticket in the ticket machine of the subway/Taksim square and, a couple of times, an unauthorized person who could barely speak English, was trying to provide me help concerning the process. I didn't pay him any attention because I was pretty much convinced that he was a scammer

[@Defaultits]

As a Turkish person I feel ashamed, like how do these people not feel embarrassed?

[@simplelife9173]

They are not ashamed even a bit, they will abuse and give you so much stress if you oppose their scams. Most horrible experience in my 50 years of travels. NEVER ever again. Until the government puts all these scammers out of business and into prisons.

[@limalady1]

Thank you for posting this video, is 100% true.

[@fargeri]

Thank you so much for the info.❤

[@siminshokr1920]

Thank you to share your experience and all these information. It is eye opening ❤

[@marathonman1924]

I’m going to Istanbul on this Sunday coming thanks you are been helpful

[@rh8453]

Thank you very much. I’m planning a trip to Istanbul in the near future. I didn’t know Uber was an option. Also BiTaksi was recommended in another KZbin video.

[@sandielefant8258]

You are awesome! Thank you for your advice! I wish to enjoy the beautiful Istanbul without the scammers!

[@annaromanu1511]

Thank you for this video , love from Greece :)

[@mrmonkeyseemonkeydo]

I'm planning to visit Turkey before the end of the year with mom, thank you so much for these tips, I've learned to be always aware on the streets but sometimes because of being naive or cultural barriers, you can fall for these tricks, now we'll be more prepared for the trip.

[@FlyingMonkies325]

Be careful of the hotels too they hate you not spending in the bar all the time and can get super pushy and aggressive it's been that way since 2008 onwards when everywhere took a turn for the worst financially, don't go "half-board" or whatever other so-called "extra packages" they offer it's not worth it... and make sure you know the air conditioning is working before you pay for it, don't let them stick you into any bad rooms when it's not what you asked for either. Don't give money for entertainment or games either cos they don't get much of that anymore and they know they may not even book it and if they do and they don't turn up you'll be left with the snake guy and if you hate snakes it's not a good thing, hold onto your money as possible cos of the costs of eating out, drinks, any gifts or souvenirs you bring back and for anything else that could happen too. Keep your distance from the staff cos they're only nice if you spend lots of money at the bar but even then can be pretty mean and don't stay at the bar later than 9 or 10pm if you don't want to join in on their constant drinking cos they run a shots scam now where they pour a bunch, and say they're free but aren't and they charge you for it. Even if they don't clean they go through your room too to see if there's any money or valuable things and even if airports now cut your padlock off take one in your ziplock baggy you take through the airport and buy a pretty good one so you can put anything valuable in your suitcase then lock it when you go out... but keep your money with you at all times, the hotels are really basic and run down so it's not much just adequate to sleep maybe make some toast, sandwiches, salad, cereal, coffee or tea... there's no proper cookers so you'll be eating out pretty much all the time. Come prepared with sheets, pillowcases, towels at least 2 per person, travel dustpan, cleaning wipes, hairdryer, bring a little spritzer bottle so you can use washing up liquid in water to clean and then buy a bottle of washing up liquid and a box of detergent there it's all totally self-catering now so you need to be aware of that, you will need to clean too and find the closet bin cos they'll probs empty your bin like only once or twice in 1 week.

[@seemabutt5759]

even restaurants change the price on menu they write price with erasable marker different when when bill come the price was much higher luckily we use to take the picture of menu thats how we caught them

[@MrSupernova111]

Good idea!

[@youcefsalah-eddinebellili4440]

Thank you 🙏 so much for All those precious tips 🇺🇸

[@pamelasarkar1]

Good God! I am planning to visit Istanbul with my husband in May or so, glad that I've come across your video. Will surely rewatch your video before we visit.

[@r.g.1752]

In one of our trip to Isranbul, myself with my son were walking around Sultanahmed area and stopped to see lots of pigeons on square. One local wonen was feeding them by giving some wheat, corn.. It was nice to watch and some people same as we r were watching .. Then she came near to my 12 years son and gave him a bit wheat, so he can give to birds. He gave and all pigeons came near him... Then we continue our way to walk. Then heard from back that women was running after my son asking for money. I asked "money? what for ?" She act that cant understand english , just screaming that we have to give money. As i understood- its for few corn & wheat seeds which she put in my son's fist. We were shocked from such action. I said that "we didnt request u for these , u just came and gave to my son", she just ignored my talk and loudly was asking for money. It was soooo embarrassing. We gave whatever she asked and went away by saying to ourselves "never again take something from someone if we didnt ask for it".

[@gaurishdharwadker8286]

Thank you and God bless you for a wonderful eye opener for visitors to Turkey

[@dilse1229]

Very well explained thank you.

[@iamin03]

I knew about the all the scams besides Fake Police, this one is a real eye opener. Thanks for sharing these amazing tips. Will keep in mind next time when we visit Istanbul. We pray n hope that you guys will be safe from this Corona pandemic. Love & respect from Bangladesh

[@guansmittan7061]

It happen to me at Amsterdam market by Turkish/ middle east guys. I run to my locals friend anda we made police report. Within 5 minute, Real Amsterdam pilih Ambush them.

[@muhammedalazad5570]

Alhamdulillah Last month I visited with my family in Istanbul fortunately we were safe. Still I found some little something. Now I being scad ! Thank you

[@tabassummajeed7563]

I visited in 2016. And experience taxi scam...from grand bazaar to my hotel situated at sultanahmet...he took a very long route and took 150 lira from us .. next day when we walk again to grand bazar then we realize its just 2 km from our hotel behind hagia sofia

[@waiataaroha]

it is always good to use google map :)

[@RG-vh6kg]

I hopefully will travel to Istanbul next week with my parents and really looking forward to the beautiful experience. This will be our first trip since Covid Pandemic and with my old parents I hope it will be relaxing. I love your simple comprehensive videos, they are to the point and easy to understand. It is sad to see people have to do so much to get some money. The pandemic really hit all parts of the world bad. Thanks for the tips and links.

[@elkammash]

Very eye opening video Thank you Bery. I like all your videos.

[@angelosliotscos8405]

I spent months in Fethiye decades ago. My best memory was going to the barber weekly for a haircut, a shave and hot towel. I gave him a dollar and got treated like a king.

[@lauramarchant8167]

The first scam featured on this video happened to me in Istanbul other week!. And Dave was going mad after we left the taxi and carried on walking!. We got a taxi on the European side near the two big Mosques and asked the driver to take us to an Irish bar (on the Asian side near our hotel). We decided not to tell the driver we were staying at the 5 star Hilton as he’d think we were millionaires!. We agreed with him 170TL. He seemed friendly, even stopped and got a bagel he shared with us!. But he decided mid journey to drop us off at some boat port and we’d have to make the journey to the other side of the city by boat!. I was sat in the back with the money this day. Dave sat in the front and got out of the car. The driver must have realised I was now a woman alone in the car with him. I gave him 200 Turkish lira and expected 30 back. I saw him quickly get some some money out, a 10 and 20 note and hide one of the 100’s if given him…and then tell me I’d not given him enough. I knew he was wrong but not wanting an arguement or for him to drive off with me!! I gave him another 100 and he gave me 30TL change. So he got 270 out of us really!!.

[@MariamFQ]

The same exactly happened to me but it was nighttime: at the beginning I kept on giving him more thinking I had given the wrong amount, but when I realised what happened I opened the car door and rushed out. What a scary moment it was

[@bateaflorea1793]

Great video! It's very important to avoid these scammers!

[@adseattle1708]

Very helpful video thanks!!!!

[@edithortiz1076]

Excelente video 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 !! Asi tendremos mas cuidado al turistear por ese bello país !!!! Gracias , gracias !!! Saludos desde México 😉😉😉❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@orlandofurioso9228]

What? Mexico is more dangerous than Turkey 😅 stop playing!