What NOT to do in New York- Worst Scams/Rip-Offs To Avoid For Tourists ! (Part 2)

[@HereBeBarr]

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[@bibekdas5595]

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[@jeancolivas2276]

A few years ago we were in mid town on holidays and went to buy a $60 sim. Went to a phone/electronic store that was advertising sims with Simple Mobile. They insisted that we use our credit card for payment and kept talking about overseas calls that we insisted that we would not need. When we got back to our hotel we realised that they had charged us $60 plus another $760. Went back straight away and they said they would refund the $760. They never did. We rang Simple Mobile and they knew nothing about the $760. We had to go through our bank to get the money back. We visit every year from Australia and from then on only buy sims from T Mobile. We did see online lots of people complaining about this store and it astounded me that they where allowed to continue trading.

[@HereBeBarr]

Jean Colivas that’s awful , but good to inform others

[@milpool8577]

59K subscribers... gj dude

[@Golfadventureswithchris]

The street performers for sure, but I got there Instagram info and told them I would make them a video for them, which I did. The monks were all over Central Park

[@tips4truckers252]

Basically don't talk to anybody

[@sailingsolar]

Wrong! Avoid talking to poorly dressed street people and any African American. Basically don't interact with anyone who approaches YOU first. If you need directions ask a cop, go into a business/store as the cashier or pick a nicely dressed person male or female that you approach first. Don't ask someone just standing around, find some going somewhere and stop them saying "Excuse me, can you help me with directions?" They will help you if they can, New Yorkers are helpful.

[@maryyjanee247]

@@sailingsolar pgffft new yorkers arw helpful my ass you are a piece of shit.

[@zfouleur2904]

@@sailingsolar That's true!

[@hairyhenry97]

Lend a passing by Rat 🐀 half your Pizza 🍕 he’ll remember you

[@catalystv7520]

Mikey did this the other day, the best navigators around the city. they know all the shortcuts. 🐀

[@TheCannonball79]

I’ve been really lucky since I moved here 44 years ago when the city was very scary. Basically I keep my head down walk fast like a New Yorker and do my best tough guy impression. Be aware of your surroundings and if something doesn’t feel right look for a way around it. If you get lost or need help a real New Yorker will pitch in and help you. I’ve walked many tourist to a subway or given directions if it was not too far out of my way. Deep down most of us are decent people.

[@HereBeBarr]

Amen

[@StamfordBridge]

TheCannonball79 Also, you’ve survived New York when it was very rough. Now it really is a remarkably safe city.

[@TheCannonball79]

StamfordBridge You’re correct. By comparison NYC has become Disney World since then. But it still doesn’t hurt to be aware of your surroundings.

[@Drownedinblood]

If it don't feel right it get out of sight.

[@Meekerextreme]

Except we don't need the Liberal City in our country

[@henkka3931]

Tip number 1 dont act like a tourist

[@josealopez23]

That's for every place you travel basically especially for international travel

[@henkka3931]

RJIVHalo naaa ny is so worth it

[@danemathews4037]

Henkka Really? Worth it for what? I live 15 minutes away and I can’t stand going into the city. I don’t why my friends love it so much

[@henkka3931]

dane mathews new york aint for everyone i guess🤷‍♀️

[@steeveedee8478]

@@danemathews4037 Same thing here in UK. People go ape about the joys of living in London whilst much of the rest of the country avoid the place like the plague. You get the full-on city types and those like me who prefere small-town/ roural life.

[@Smarty2able]

I’m a New Yorker and I can tell you that everything is a scam. The rent, the price of food, the cost of living, the oxygen. You name it. I literally make most of my food at home now because I’m fed up.

[@Someone-ji2gm]

Mocha Chica big facts

[@Smarty2able]

Fr fr the tolls and MTA fare are going up. I can't anymore. @@Someone-ji2gm

[@Someone-ji2gm]

I haven’t bought food here for so long I just make it now

[@Smarty2able]

Fresh Mint I agree with you because it’s so ridiculous. The food sometimes doesn’t taste good

[@deadchannel9911]

Oof Im going to New York soon. I walk fast anyway, but I’m a teen going with parents. Any tips?

[@smrk2452]

Don't give money to anybody on the street for any reason. That's my rule.

[@MeaghanTamara]

Nah, if you're honest I'll give you a few bucks. Those people who say, "I want 2 dollars because I want a beer from this store. You can buy it I'll take anything." That person usually gets a beer.

[@Jimmy-Mc]

I'll donate a few bucks to a real charity to feel good later.

[@qazzy]

I used to donate to poor homeless people. But now I realize they make more than me and some use it to buy drugs. I dont trust people anymore. So now im greedy which is sad.

[@tangykombucha5558]

Ok what if a starving child asks for a hot dog?

[@amanali3192]

@@tangykombucha5558 Go with them to the nearest hotdog vendor and buy them a hotdog?

[@cookiecookies2870]

Oh a fake monk went up to me once so I started speaking to him in Chinese because he dressed like a monk from China and he had a confused look on his face and then after a second or two he walked away

[@boomerm5846]

@James Bobo I got one and flipped him off - fake dudes really sad

[@Leodragonheart]

@I OFFER YOU THIS Can't they call the cops on you ?

[@tommytran6122]

Leo Dragonheart no they just gave you a bracelet for free you can choose to tip or not

[@JanYi2023]

I am Chinese too. We are thinking to relocate to NYC from the Midwest with my family. We run small family business, would you please tell me what are the most effective and affordable places to advertise our business there, like newspaper ads or online publication etc. What is the place to go to when you want to buy bedding or to hire a professional for example?

[@user-pd9ju5dk5s]

@@JanYi2023 Funny. My Chinese friend's family moved from NYC to the South because business and standard of living is better here pound for pound. I mean, they live in a giant house with nice cars and no debt and no one in his family want to move back.

[@apexparker438]

Anyone else living in NY that's just watching to see how accurate he is

[@airpegasus5167]

Apex Parker 💯🗽

[@nadiaalbert4336]

Yes I am from Queens ny

[@Dubhead669]

lol yeah...

[@seangibson3054able]

Well how accurate is it?

[@rivalgamer983]

That’s how it be 🤣 this nigga the type of nigga who can’t go pass Manhattan 🤣

[@LilKimRobot]

I moved to New York about 8 years ago and I can say you hit everything on the head. This video is not only good for tourists but also for those who are moving there for the first time. I fell victim to renting an "illegal" apartment and I didn't even know until I was being forced out over a year later. Since being here, I've learned it's easier just to walk fast like a New Yorker, keep my head down and get to wherever I'm going, fast!

[@LilKimRobot]

@Onix Navarro ok

[@davinagray700]

@theHealer49 WORD 👊

[@musicfreak2002]

When we were in New York a few weeks ago, we ran into the Subway Swipe scam but it was slightly different. There was a guy standing next to the 2 metro card machines, and he had the credit card / metro card slots jammed up. The guy asked us if we had cash or a credit card, and then when I said cash, he begged for us to buy him a new metro card with a few bucks on it so that he could get on the train. Thing is, we already had cards, so we needed to fill ours. With the metro card slot jammed, we couldn't fill our card. A quick jump to surface and a block walk (This was the Jay Street and MetroTech station so plenty of stations close by), we went to another station and found the attendant booth and let her know that someone was pulling a scam at the other stop. She said "Big black guy, green coat?", Yup! She got on the radio and said something like "He's back, and this time he messed up both machines." We filled our metro card and got outta there.

[@HereBeBarr]

Yep, pretty common.

[@Ameute]

That’s pretty scary that he keeping coming back after being run off

[@TuMalditaMadre]

Snitch

[@robkeane3197]

Lmfao, those people are the worst, always get the unlimited it’ll save you a lot of trips to the machine

[@toxikavenger9088]

@@TuMalditaMadre those people coming from crown heights to scam tourists in downtown brooklyn are animals

[@Melensko]

The first time the monk scam happened to me I was very upset. He kept saying be at peace and was very friendly up until I physically showed him I had no cash and his demeanor changed drastically. He ripped the bracelet right off of me and practically ran away.

[@cigxhang486]

damn

[@MondoBeno]

This happened to me in NYC. Someone showed up at my apartment at 2am and tried to open the door with a key. I had a bat in my hand to clobber them, but when I looked through the peephole I saw it was two European-looking guys, speaking French. They'd paid someone on craigslist a pile of money to sublet MY apartment. The photos they had was definitely not my apartment (I have no hot tub). Being such a nice guy, I directed them to a hostel in Queens. They later contacted me and said the hostel cost 1/4 what they paid for the fake sublet AND was quite luxurious.

[@OmniGuy]

My wife is from NYC and I have been there many times. It is my experience that the typical New Yorker stereotype of them being so rude is totally unfounded. It is a busy city and the people are a busy people but if you need their help or need to be involved in their services, I find them very friendly and engaging.

[@rtsharlotte]

Do people seriously hand over $30 for a hot dog? I'd just tell him to keep the hot dog and refuse to pay.

[@VietboyGamerUSA]

when you a tourist or non local and don't want to cause trouble

[@jesseling6672]

@@VietboyGamerUSA what can he do? Yell and whine. It's not illegal

[@tomh5552]

@@jesseling6672 yes it is in nyc the price must be listed its the law

[@jesseling6672]

@@tomh5552 I meant not buying it wasn't illegal

[@jessepatterson8897]

New Yorkers don't. idiots from the midwest deserve it.

[@mondaymotivator_]

Real New Yorkers will help you out of the kindness of their hearts, and will never demand anything from you.

[@nullnull403forbidden]

Yes, fake monks. All Buddhist Monks do not go out and ask for money. If they do, it would be for food. But that doesn't happen here in NYC. It is part of a Buddhist Monk practice in other Asian countries. In Thailand, Monks rely on receiving alms for most of their food. The monks leave the monasteries early in the morning. They walk single file, oldest first, carrying their alms bowls in front of them. Laypeople wait for them, sometimes kneeling, and place food, flowers or incense sticks in the bowls.

[@Zzzk23]

A fake monk once asked me if I did yoga because I looked so relaxed. I have scoliosis and an anxiety disorder and had a scowl on my face. He could have at least been better at lying

[@QueenSlime007]

i have a strong southern accent and it was easy 2 see i was a tourist but everyone was so nice,friendly &helpful 2 me..new yorkers get a bad rap..they good peoples!

[@francisking7728]

MissThotiana ... don’t suppose it’s bc your gorgeous !! like finding a chicken nugget in my frys

[@Someone-ji2gm]

Yea New Yorkers are rude because some tourists are ignorant and annoying and we deal with them every day Yea

[@QueenSlime007]

@@francisking7728 lol aww thanks lady!!!

[@bridgecross]

Thank you! We try!

[@DONNYPESO]

I don't think New Yorkers like Southerners that much especially the Immigrant they hate southern people

[@StamfordBridge]

In addition to the predatory towing, another good reason to carefully check the confusing parking signs: you will very likely get a parking ticket if there is anything wrong about your parking - you won’t get away with it - and the parking tickets here are VERY expensive, much more than in other cities, in my experience.

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

This is advice for everywhere, I am always very cautious when parking because I know cops have a zero tolerance policy

[@Olivia-po4wb]

This video makes me so happy to be living in a small city in Sweden.

[@nelsongeada4930]

Take care of yourself and your country. I hope iligal emigrants dont destroy your beautiful country and people. Peace from Portugal

[@siicoviiciouse1629]

My name's a secret but I may be a girl. Hi

[@Cec1nator]

​@@nelsongeada4930 too late sweden is flooded with them already

[@The_Alexandra_B]

I always use Parkwhiz to park in advance. I think I paid about $70 to park at a covered, valet ipark garage from Saturday at 9am until Tuesday 8pm during President’s Day weekend Much cheaper and more convenient to drive from MA for us.

[@justinvardy2652]

Your. Beautiful 🇬🇧😠😙

[@efoulaki1]

It is not that you just know almost everything and your videos are nice. It is also that you speak so clearly, slowly and comprehensively for us that english is not our native language. Good job man!

[@YounghomieSmith]

Ive been living in New Yorker for all my life and I’ve never seen a hot dog for $30...and who would pay for that? And I’m pretty sure every major city has scammers.

[@oxnard8054]

Elijahjsmith22 whats the usual price at every stand ?

[@merklol3444]

Oxnard805 1.50-3.00

[@oxnard8054]

Merk lol i have a aunt living in Connecticut she probably lied to me then lol she told me she cant even go out to her own city because of how expensive the food is or how expensive it is to have a good day in the city . Also she did mention the reason its Really expensive is because of Tourist

[@benjaminfacouchere2395]

Yes, every major city has scammers, everywhere in the world. The reason you didn't notice them yet is that they mostly target tourists. How about a cup of coffee in Venice for $50 ?

[@sese182]

Being a New Yorker you're not likely to see a 30 dollar hot dog..the video is for tourists whom this robbery is aimed at.

[@mariuszmariusz5104]

You didn't mention one more scam in NYC.... i.e., street portraitists... they tell you your portrait will cost, say, $5, but then, when it is ready, it turns out it is $15 because they added a frame or something without having asked you first... because of that scam once I was about to walk away leaving the guy with my portrait but he managed to stop me and kindly asked me to pay him the originally agreed price ;-)

[@michaelsteinberg205]

Being that I lived in NY for 20 years, and that I still commute there weekdays, as well as sometimes on weekends, I never really thought about a lot of these things being a scam. If anyone has any NYC questions, feel free to reach out to me.

[@Lauralaey5]

I lived in NYC back in the late 60's. And since I moved from there, I've visited about 3 times, and the scams has never change. I have in my scrap book a subway token from 69, one from 81, and a Metro cards form the last trip. Love NY, and hope to go back again.

[@mnunezhk]

Everythings a damn scam in nyc. including rent

[@lailasindhu4936]

Miki N it’s nyc sweetheart.

[@kolmogorovaxiom1493]

Here is a scam I encountered: People standing on the street approaching you to sell cruises to the Statue of Liberty for $75 There is only one company that actually goes to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, Statue City Cruises. They will just take you on a boat passing nearby the Statue of Liberty and coming back, and if that is what you want, you should ride the Staten Island Ferry for free!

[@reesahufnagle6856]

I lived in NYC for four years when I was younger and another scam is people selling movies that are still in the theater and not been release to DVD. They go into the theater and film a popular movie that just came out and make copies. What you get is a low quality copy of a movie that you been better off waiting till it had "officially'" been released.

[@esojanacig9230]

Yup I tried one movie, the funny thing is I saw a guy standing up in the middle of the movie. That was hilarious 😄

[@reesahufnagle6856]

@@esojanacig9230 Low quality movies being filmed illegally.

[@arielsantos7162]

Tip: New Yorker: Hi You: Walk to the nearest police officer.

[@wtwjustin]

Ariel Santos bruh

[@hilifeboizz7290]

nice idea!

[@youngmoonyohnj1099]

Bruh

[@backpak4073]

When i first went to the city with my friend, this guy came up to my friend and told him he can have the CD for free and my friend was like ok and then he said it costs 20$ so my friend was like u said it was free and he was like yeah it's free but it's 20$

[@UKWizdakey2lyfe]

Back Pak happened to me to once 😂 I was walking down the street and dude handed it to me then told me I had to pay for it so I gave him a dollar 🤷‍♂️

[@TheRealJay33]

I’m a native New Yorker but enjoy watching videos like this! Awesome stuff

[@Pouffly]

OMG I have the feeling I just saw you this moment you were at Times Square ! So sad I didn't see you. I just came to New York this week and thanks to you because of your videos I avoid right now many scams/rips-off until now by playing the dumd tourist or simply act as a local to avoid the scammers as I am completely alone. Might be cool to see you !

[@mirandapriest4934]

I went on a new york trip for my band in march. Luckly we went through a travel company so we got advice and easy contact to people who are new york experts. We had homeless people follow us because we denied giving them money

[@1m2rich]

Poverty makes everyone less safe. We never had as many homeless and poor after 40 years of GOP greed for themselves.

[@MondoBeno]

I don't know why anybody would go to one of those little electronics stores in NY. They've been ripping off tourists since the 1980's.

[@geardd]

For parking, I park it in Brooklyn by a friend’s house, then take the Subway to Manhattan

[@BennieTarrMusic]

Here's an OLD New York scam: Back in the 80s & 90s, people used to sell porno tapes (VHS) on Canal Street. Me and my punk-kid friends bought one for $10, took it home to Long Island, and it was a blank tape. :-P

[@soulsthesteal]

Talk about the CD Mixtape scam. Guys came up to me asking where I was from/ being friendly and explained they rap against gang violence, racism and things like that and wanted me to have their mix tape for free and started signing it. Then after I took it asked for a tip. The second I said I only had a card and don’t carry cash they got pissed and took the CD back and walked away. I guarantee it was a blank disc... they forgot who I was and moved to where I happened to go into a pizza shop. I came out and they started doing it again and then realized I was the same guy, laughed and started on other people. I won’t get used but I know people fall for this.

[@American001_offical]

8:11 Where I’m from you choose what to tip even at chain restaurants when I was in NY this past week I hated the added tip it’s sad that they rely on customers to pay their workers even if the service is trash.

[@lauralaeycs6697]

I kept my metro card,and put it in my scrap book alone with 2 subways token from 1969 and 1982. I live in NYC during the 69's, and visited again in the early 80's, and in 2006. Ready to go again.

[@TravelwithTasha393]

What a lot of people don’t realize is that the MTA now charge you a $1.00 for another metro card. I keep mines until it expires but also I’m always in the city so it works out.

[@3Speedboy]

2:27 Insomnia in the background. Those cookies are amazing and they deliver

[@MrMusicmicky]

Great video! I was in midtown with my wife and kids. We were in a rush, ordered some breakfast from a cart, spent $28, and realized soon after that it should have been $18. FYI SE corner of 54th and Broadway, summer of 22. Also, I parked in a garage and was on a day rate. I went to retrieve my car about 30 minutes later in the day than when I had arrived. They had a line and some other people were arguing over the bill. By the time I was checked out and ready to pay they tried to charge me for another full day. I started yelling and said I was going to call the police. They finally took that extra day off.

[@howiefeltersnatch8148]

People that sell swipes in the station actually charge 2 bucks a swipe. 75 cents less than the going rate. Actually quite a nice value IF you dont need the transfer.

[@JS-lp2gp]

they don't wanna see POC make money lol

[@MarionetaFuzzy]

Don’t go to B and H! Their prices are wayyyyyy higher than online prices!

[@HereBeBarr]

Agreed butttt it is fun to test out equipment and compare it in store

[@katharper5345]

I'm coming with my family to NY for the first time in 2 months and this has been really helpful but I'm not gonna deny its scared me too. I think I'm going to be on hyper alert all the time 😬

[@SkeIeton]

How did it go? I’m going soon

[@apeshitclothing]

@@SkeIeton she ded

[@faith6272]

How was it ?

[@TheTravelingClatt]

So many scams in this city!

[@HereBeBarr]

Scam city

[@patriciagately1336]

dane mathews As a Manhattaner, PREACH.

[@iam_tinkzam3112]

Thsts nothing. Come to south africa, you will be shocked

[@styfauly2115]

If you wanna now it's even worse in every big European city

[@myroadtours6147]

The only thing someone tried to sell me on Time Square was marijuana...please, I'm from Boulder.

[@johngrillo4861]

Getting to this late as fuck lol but he’s saying he’s from Boulder because it’s one of the best places in the country to get great quality legal weed. Colorado in general is such a beautiful place I loved denver

[@likeadino8580]

Lol

[@anonymous75667]

I scamed from ice cream truck. Its a dollar in my town and paid 50 dollars for two corned ice cream. No price was listed on truck, my family decided not visiting NYC anymore.

[@Youngdru93]

stephanie chung 😂😂 u paid 50 dollars for two ice cream cones instead of walking away once hearing the price? U didn’t get scammed you were just a sucker 🤣

[@anonymous75667]

I know. We already gave ice creams to kids before paying. We wish walked away that time.

[@phillipborbon6598]

Lived here for 5 years and a half and seen everything that you have said in both videos. Cant wait to get out, I love the city but it's just too much, especially the taxes.

[@HereBeBarr]

Still love it here.. big cities lead to this type of thing sadly.. i'm filming a Vegas video next ;)

[@reprintranch]

Two variations on the "Good Samaritan Hustle" described at 4:48, both of which my wife and I encountered at Penn Station while getting ready to board trains -- First, if you're struggling with a bunch of bags and other luggage, someone may approach and offer to help you with them. Second, if you look unsure where to go, someone may approach and ask where you're trying to get, then respond "follow me, I'll take you right to it." This, I assume, was a ruse to get us down into some lonely, isolated area for a robbery. In both situations, we fended the people off by saying stuff like "thanks, but we're okay. We've got it. We don't need help but thank you," in a friendly but firm way. We had to repeat those messages just about non-stop while simultaneously moving toward our destination. But we got through both situations just fine.

[@Alfredwijaya1]

Nowadays we got google maps, just easy to check on location n everything

[@abd-ix5qd]

I was ripped off for renting a shared room via air bnb.. Guy didnt pick my call whem I arrived.. Damned that guy

[@darwinstevens810]

My family went for a yearly visit to NYC and it had been my bf very first time going to a big city other than Detroit (we live in Michigan” and I warned my bf to just keep walking. A couple of ”Buddist monks” came up to my bf and I told him ”keep walk keep walking. Look straight its a scam” and he is bigger than me so I couldn't pull him. Bless his heart, he thought he was helping. They put a bracelet on him as if they were just giving it away, but as soon as we started walking away they demanded $20 for a wooden beaded bracelet. Now he knows.

[@MysteriousBeingOfLight]

The fake monk got me when I was little lmao I get traumatised

[@anthonyrice6713]

These tips apply to any major city, not just NYC. I live in the twin cities, Minnesota and see con men everyday. Great video!

[@VintageToyGallery]

I just moved to Blaine (Minneapolis). I guess I don't know it when I see them. I also don't accept things from strangers to avoid stuff like in the video.

[@natur3calls]

When I went to NYC in early November 2018 for the marathon a man I passed on the street was handing out CDs. He offered me one, asked me what my name is and wrote it on the case. Then he asked if I wanted it autographed, I said sure. Then he said that'll be $10. I laughed and walked away.

[@Albanian_traveller]

Haha that happened to me in 2015 and he told me I can give him what I wanted and so I gave him 2 dollars and when I got home the CD was empty 😂

[@estellaruiz3125]

Went in July of 18’ with my mom. Saw weird people yelling in the subways and a man eating a rat eww but made several friends like a 90 year old Russian American woman on the subway and we talked to her on the way to Coney Island.

[@moalsyouf593]

my friend and i visited NYC in 2019 and we explored most of the city walking and using the tour bus, by the end of the day we decided to take a tricycle from time square back to the hotel as we were tipsy/tired walking, the hotel was few blocks away and we thought a tricycle would be a better/cheaper option than getting a taxi, the guy cycled us to the hotel and then tried to charge us 200$ for the trip. we got so mad and told him we are not paying that money. we eventually paid a 100$ after a long argument! that was the biggest scam that ever happened to me! it left such a better taste about the city! 3 years on and still bugging me

[@KingXChrono]

You just saved soo many of my foreign friends. You’re the Goat my guy👌🏼

[@taopradith5069]

Where are the fake purse/handbags scam with people in Chinatown or on the ground on tarps?

[@rochelleknoller3851]

Jon, can you post a link to Part 1? Never saw it. BTW, this was great! David enjoyed it too!!🙂

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks ! Scroll down I put a link in the description of the video .

[@musicISlyf1]

Took a day trip to Manhattan during the car show. Went for a walk afterwards. One of those monks came up to me. And handed me a shiny bookmark looking thing with some writing on it. I’m not going to lie I liked it. He told me to keep it but he’d appreciate a small donation. I said sure, had a dollar in my pocket, gave it to him and said thanks. And kept walking. The guy looked pissed. Lol. In terms of parking I definitely suggest booking a spot beforehand. When I go to see a broadway show I use ParkWhiz. I paid iirc $12 for like 6 hours including tax directly on Broadway. If I had just shown up it would’ve been $60/70 + 18% tax.

[@thetapper61]

musicISlyf1 It would be cheaper to just take a parking ticket

[@glenesis]

Just don't talk to anyone and keep your hand on your wallet at all times. And only pay a buck a slice or a buck dog dammit, or you're ruining it for the rest of us. Have a lovely trip! Great video. Please be smart and be safe, folks! Or visit Norway. They're nice in Norway.

[@deen_771]

Norway is damn expensive

[@annika_hew]

I’m in Norway right now😂

[@glenesis]

@@annika_hew People pay for Nice-ness! 😂🤘

[@peterbellisario6904]

This happened in the 90's,but it could still happen. A guy I worked with came in one day with a VCR box under his arm, and he was talking about how he got a great price on this brand new VCR. When he opened the box, it was filled with a couple of bricks and newspapers!! He bought from a guy that was had a handtruck by the subway exit. The sucker was so embarrassed. Of course, the scam artist was never there again. Never ever buy anything from anyone on the street. If it sounds too good to be true.....

[@myimperfectdiary890]

05:53 scam happened to me on my trip to Manhattan. I was like wtf

[@oguzhanakgun7673]

hahaha same. it happened to me when i was trying to go to jfk

[@sammy122576]

Born and raised in nyc make sure you keep your wallet and valuables in your front pockets or jacket pocket zipped up at all times someone can cut your back pocket or book bag from behind and take your stuff

[@Gary320]

This is a tip everyone should consider EVERYWHERE. I've been to Rome where I've seen things like this happen. People also "accidentally" bump into you and apologize, meanwhile their partner is trying to steal something from your back pockets.

[@aaronpiolat520]

I'm visiting NYC in May this year and this is soo good. I have been watching your videos all day and feel so hyped! Can't wait to go to the big Apple! ^^

[@HereBeBarr]

:) Thanks.

[@StamfordBridge]

Ender Plots His videos are great and accurate. Just remember that NYC is actually very safe these days, so don’t let awareness of a few scams become paranoia.

[@MsVictoriaAllen]

As a native New Yorker who has lived outside the city for so long I’m kind of proud I didn’t fall for half of these.

[@serena7564]

Another awesome video! I don't like going to Times Square, but I was recently there and watched these very talented street performers "extort" money from everyone to see their "big" event LOL. The apartment tips were great! I wasn't scammed, but the realtor was so responsive up until she got the broker fee. I never heard from her again. SMH

[@HereBeBarr]

Yah, all these things happen... a shame.

[@TravelwithTasha393]

The only time I go through time square is to get to the port authority or get to a broadway show. Time square is totally a trap.

[@ceicli]

The scam with tampered ATMs we had in Sweden too. There's more safety on the machines now, but we are still told to make sure no one see our pin code.

[@alanb7095]

To add to the JFK metro card scam; i've also seen people waiting by port authority where the buses go to newark asking for them! I suppose here you may not have any more use for it but its still the same concept. Why not save it for your next trip!

[@HereBeBarr]

Yep.

[@JS-lp2gp]

@@HereBeBarr narc cop

[@JS-lp2gp]

Or why not help someone make some money from something you have no more use for? Seriously why are you guys so opposed to helping other humans?

[@rtyuuuuu]

Not sure it was mentioned but, this happened to me when i was like 15 visiting NY from Europe: Don't buy/listen to CD's from up-and-coming "artists" approaching you on the street, 1 dude approached me, i listened to his stuff, said no thanks, and suddenly i was surrounded by dudes, an intimidating situation for a young kid in a city he doesnt know, all like ey you listened and liked, you can get it for cheap, imma just hold this note for you/break it into smaller ones, suddenly you're out of cash and they gone

[@rlundy45]

Regarding parking, you can also park in a city-owned lot. I'll usually park at the one at Court Square and then take the Subway to my destination. The rates are significantly lower than at private garages.

[@sailingsolar]

I was born in Manhattan and grew up in NYC, this is a list of "Why you should avoid NYC like a heart attack." Go to the Grand Canyon, go on a road trip out west but when in America avoid big cities over 500,000.. For God sake avoid poor parts of any areas.

[@jessepatterson8897]

travel buy sailing solar: avoid anything real or authentic, avoid people, avoid culture, dude just stay at home.

[@sailingsolar]

@@jessepatterson8897 The point is not all places hold the same dangers to life and limb. Avoiding places that are more dangerous is simply the prudent thing to do when a choice is presented. That basic principal is lost to some people Jesse.

[@maril1379]

Even though from 2 years ago this came up on my phone . Looks interesting Going to watch wuth thumbs up.

[@johnmoran7434]

I have seen or witnessed a few of these scams but have been lucky to avoid them. Good advice.

[@chelof]

Well the 18% tip I do agree there is lots of tourist that won't tip you at all, restaurant payment is very low and they do rely on a tip, there is no scam since you should always check your bill before signing it.

[@denimcowboy501]

I always ask the vendor "how much"?

[@denallamancilla6739]

Exactly. Not just in NY. Everywhere. "I don't see a price, how much is that?"

[@williamholman5426]

We were approached by the Monks in Central Park, and the cd scammers in Times Square...! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@cuttlebonebooks]

So basically, if you visit a city be sure and treat all the locals like criminals.

[@D..S..]

Yes. Because they are.

[@mickybroke1124]

Happens in Berlin too. Every day. All the time. All these tricks and a whole bunch more like the escalator, mustard on the jacket and many more. Tricks where the first person steals your attention while his buddy sneaks up from behind and robs you blind.

[@MickAngelhere]

Ahh the fake monk scam we have them here in Sydney as well very informative the video 👍👍👍

[@michxx5919]

The further away you are to “better known places” the less expensive it is. 42 street time square and want water maybe 4$ go the left or right a few blocks and it’s like 1-2$. And a big tip is that sometimes you can lower the price.

[@publiclygrown]

Wow this is awesome I live in NYC and I didn't know they did most of these things thanks for the update info

[@spicynomad]

oh, and if the price is listed and the vendor gives you a higher price at the counter they have to give you the listed price. this is any state you go to. sometimes the stores dont change the price in the register. you dont need to go to b&h. just go to a chain electronic store.

[@makaveli3682]

Thia guy should have more than 74000 subscribers.. You do a great job, i like to watch your viedos. Thank you!

[@makaveli3682]

94289 subscribers😉👏👏

[@user-ml7ty3mp1o]

I’ve heard one tourist ask a street vendor for a pretzel without seeds. One kept telling his daughter to take a picture of the Empire State Bldg. problem was, he was pointing at the Chrysler Bldg. My best advice I tell people coming to NYC.......don’t act like a tourist. Don’t pull out a wad of cash. Don’t ask a stranger to take a picture of you with your cell phone ( or camera ). Don’t eat the street food, you haven’t built up a tolerance to it.

[@bibekdas5595]

here be barr is the my favourite you tube channel

[@HereBeBarr]

:) Thanks !!

[@sabrinamerrick1271]

Saw the 18 percent auto added service fee on a receipt at a restaurant in little Italy, Manhattan. Receipt also had a space for tip. Always carefully read your receipt and count your change.

[@faith6272]

Did you ask back for your money that extra tip added?

[@spycimango]

Great video! I always try to help tourists whenever I see they need help or I get asked. The most common ones I’ve seen are the metro card swipe scam and the “good samaritan” scam.

[@christinagilpin2313]

I have sold comedy tickets in time square. Not all claim that there are big ticket comedians. I was honest and told rhem rhe ones on our poster were only a small sample none were guaranteed

[@christinagilpin2313]

I stopped because just wasn't paying enough

[@jamiebeeston2094]

That monk scam nearly happened to my friends dad

[@fasteddylove876]

Parking scams have been going on for years. In Chicago they have those same cheap initial fee (signs) and in very small writing, writing to small to see & comprehend when you're driving around looking for parking--they have in small writing the additional hours costs. And of course taxes, which are substantial are either not listed or in that same very small print. I believe the city stepped in at one point to try to change this. I'm not recalling what the end result was. Other parking scam to watch out for in NYC & other cities is the fake valet parking scam. "Entrepreneurs" set up shop as a valet parking service but you give you keys to them & your car is gone. So are the valet parkers when you come out to retrieve your car.

[@michaelengelmann1877]

It’s the same in Philly, $1.30- $3.00 with a coke

[@HereBeBarr]

Where's the best cheese steak?

[@michaelengelmann1877]

Here Be Barr none of the tourists spots, that’s for sure, although Pats in South St. is the OG. D have to say Tony Luke’s and Jim’s.

[@WokoOno]

Donkey’s in Camdem. I’m serious as a heart attack. Best damn cheesesteak around.

[@Yggdrasilkuru]

3$ for coke that’s a great deal!!!

[@kenlewis2876]

We have just returned from our first trip to NY. I got hustled by the "CD Guys". It's amazing how fast they work. In a moment of western small town kindness and naivety I got taken. I went to NY with my guard up and thought I was prepared against the scams and hustles. I thought I watched all the videos, but in a brief moment I let my guard down and pow!!!

[@johto]

I was visiting first time NYC this summer. On timesqure was approached by this black dude "Hey man, are you from Brooklyn?" Good thing I already knew about the CD-guys, so it only toke about 4 seconds to realise that scam. I actually toke the CD to my hands but gave it back instantly and said "Don't have any cash", and he went away. Funny thing was, after about 30 minutes the same guy opened me again with the same line "Are you from Brooklyn?". I told him: "Hi, i'm from Finland, and still have no cash" and laughed. Hahaha.

[@johto]

Here's a helicopter ride I had on that same trip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z36mo3hpgapnmpo

[@JS-lp2gp]

good don't come back!

[@weggieism]

Nice video I’m heading to nyc this end of the month until first week of April just wondering the weather that days and what should I wear it still cold that time? Thanks bro from japan

[@HereBeBarr]

Be prepared for cold .. or a little warmer . Check the 10 day forecast before going . Early April is unpredictable

[@weggieism]

Here Be Barr thank you bro.. your videos helps me a lot

[@keywestfan2503]

One time I was looking at a cheap DVD player there. Upon closer inspection, I realized the box said Panasoanic. Box and logo font looked exactly the same as original

[@SpookyBabii_666]

I was scammed in Times Square once when I took a friend out to dinner and my servers Annie up my bill I had to asked for a manager because there was no way I was going to pay a bill $120 for our meals that cost no more then $60 something nope not happening

[@GetRekt-bw6pu]

Huh?!

[@lucuslopez6866]

Anytime someone tries to hand you something on the streets or talk to you. Ignore them and continue walking. Never tip or take anything from anyone. If someone ask you for help, ignore them or tell them to call 911/311. Another scam you see is they will try to give you a free cd and sign it for you, than ask for you to give them a tip.

[@YoelRekts]

Who would pay the $30.00 for the hot dog? Like I know the price isn’t listed but why would you pay for it once you find out the price? I would simply say. $30.00? Nah.

[@joyhanson8654]

They probably hand it to you first. Then say "$30...."

[@AstarionWifey]

@@joyhanson8654 just drop the food

[@moniquejohnson9515]

He's pretty accurate I lived in New York for 49 years. I enjoy watching his segments. Keep up the good work.

[@Thefashiongoddessnyc]

Those fake monks r freaking pushy..I live here and had to forcibly shove back a bracelet placed on my wrist..u got some really great tips man..just the other day I was having a glucose low and a hot dog vendor overheard and tried to charge us $15 for a hotdog...thank god a Cvs was near by so I could go grab a snack..smh...there is also the rip off “realtor fee” that they say is charged for “showing” u an apartment...

[@HereBeBarr]

Sure are..

[@bl00dkillz]

As a lifelong resident of new york, just keep your head down, keep walking and ignore everybody trying to solicit money on the street. If they confront you, just claim you don't have cash on you which usually works for me even with the CD guys and fake monks.

[@shamarg6]

Ax El Real New Yorkers generally avoid Time Square

[@faith6272]

If you keep your head down how can you see what's going on? Like being aware of surroundings