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@judilyncaones2409
4 жыл бұрын
Hi my friend can you help me you cheek and UK this company is ledgit or not pls I from the Philippines I dont know this company is ledgit or not my friend I dont know if the scam pls reply me my frien
@judilyncaones2409
4 жыл бұрын
Bristish worldwide logistics services
@Slice998
5 жыл бұрын
Always pay in the local currency. That applies to everywhere in the world not just London.
@YellowProductions
5 жыл бұрын
Indeed! I found the dynamic currency conversion offers to be overly prevalent in London.
@riceuteneuer2678
5 жыл бұрын
@@YellowProductions It's all over Europe now, particularly in Spain. As you said, it tends to be high end places in the UK, whereas in Spain and Poland it's more or less every transaction. The ATMs that are worst for this tend to be the no name ones in the UK, that are not attached or affiliated to a particular bank in Europe, there's a company called Euronet who actually pay companies to have an ATM in their shop, which gives you an idea of the level of scamming
@bagdadpajit8665
4 жыл бұрын
When i go i always push *NO* correct?
@bitTorrenter
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly. If you get a credit card that doesn't charge cash advance fees or FX fees, then the only thing you have to worry about is where to find an official bank ATM as those private ones are out to make money for themselves.
@God-es3oo
4 жыл бұрын
This scam is prevalent in Prague as well. They'll charge you a shitton of commission on your Czech Crown purchase...
@EMT8262
5 жыл бұрын
I'm still blown away that someone stole from you. I know it happens but when someone steals from good people it just hurts, and you're one of the best. I'm so sorry.
@YellowProductions
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks EMT
@mattwestartist
3 жыл бұрын
While he's describing the first scam he's just stood in the way of people trying to get up the stairs 😂
@graff.life.82
2 жыл бұрын
True😄 i lost track of what he was saying from watching those people
@franciscruickshank8794
2 жыл бұрын
and he thinks their are great british pounds! no such thing! they are bank of england! in scotland you have bank of scotland/clydesdale bank/royal bank of scotland! ALBA GU BRATH
@andyt8216
2 жыл бұрын
@@franciscruickshank8794 Still all GBP. No sperate English, Welsh, Scottish currency....yet ;o)
@cardigan3000
Жыл бұрын
he also kept saying foreigncy
@MichaelNovak1987
Жыл бұрын
Tory supporters
@mkorenhof
5 жыл бұрын
Travel Tip: Save all your expired credit cards put in a cheap wallet with $10 of $1 notes and put in your spare pocket. If you are ever mugged hand the guy the spare wallet.
@topdogx2958
5 жыл бұрын
Great tip! 😀
@YellowProductions
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip Mark!
@cijmo
5 жыл бұрын
@charlie cheeseface I think it's habit. Pre-computer chip it was probably easier to pass an old card off as your own with the click click thingies.
@bluerisk
5 жыл бұрын
I thought about it, but New York was awesome and I always felt safe. But ok, this is London with tons of Muslims.
@simonmoore2380
5 жыл бұрын
bluerisk London: 12% Muslim population, New York: 9% Muslim population. So once you tip over that critical 9% threshold it’s a problem eh? Or maybe you’re talking shite......
@donautry1444
5 жыл бұрын
I have been to London many times and have never encountered any of these problems, however, it’s good advice.
@AndreiPetunin
5 жыл бұрын
Yep, live here, never had issues. Good advise about the ATM, I also noticed this scam.
@robertmasina4610
5 жыл бұрын
I guessed you lucked out.
@Islandgirl4ever2
4 жыл бұрын
Same here.. I live outside of Paris amd always feel that I will be pickpocketed in Paris so I watch out!
@MichelleSlotChik
4 жыл бұрын
Never had issues in London
@dermotcorbin6795
3 жыл бұрын
You are very lucky then. I work & live in london and deal with scumm like these thieves on a daily bases. The misery they cause is horrendous and it has a huge effect on tourists and shoppers alike.
@GuillermoLG552
5 жыл бұрын
No bad advice, but not specific to London, any of these things can happen anywhere in Europe. You should have added, when riding a tube or bus, keep your bag in front of you, not behind or on your side, that is when it will be picked. That said, after 36 years living in London, I've never had anything stolen, Madrid on the other hand....
@adonaiyah2196
2 жыл бұрын
And he stood in the middle of the stairs
@adonaiyah2196
2 жыл бұрын
And he stood in the middle of the stairs
@bgaviator
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve gotten in the habit of putting the chair leg through the strap of my backpack.
@YellowProductions
4 жыл бұрын
That's a good habit!
@csjames69
4 жыл бұрын
That horrible sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach when you know that you've been robbed. Experienced it. Really horrible. Sorry for your loss. I'll know when we visit next year to be extra vigilant.
@YellowProductions
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Charles!
@HICARO
5 жыл бұрын
My coworker was a victim of pickpocketing in London. Thanks for sharing your story and making people aware. Sorry about Topher ☹️.
@YellowProductions
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks ca car!
@albertlucero1980
5 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about your bag and topher Chris. I am sure you were so upset
@user-lc5bb7yx4l
Жыл бұрын
I must say I completely agree with number 4. I live in London, and whenever I'm out with friends or family, I constantly see tourists sitting in the back of one of those rickshaws, with a slightly scammed look on their face.
@user-io2ym6gm8z
5 ай бұрын
Actually, since it's "unregulated", it works both ways. What you do is give the rikkie the middle finger and walk away without paying. I don't understand why people don't do this when they are cheated. It happened to me twice in another country. Once it was a cab driver another was a rikkie. I got out and walked. The cabbie threatened to call the cops but I saw him add some 10 "extra" euros even though the boarding charge was 2.50. He claimed he'd call the cops and show them the "counter". In response I took a picture of him and his car and said I'll call the cops myself and tell them how he added 10 euro. He was gone before I could dial. Same deal with rickshaws he can yell and scream all he wants. If you wanna be civilized, then start recording your conversation when you're boarding, then he can't say the amount changed. But I just wouldn't pay. There has to be some form of punishment.
@vanillaorchid
5 жыл бұрын
The only people that use those rickshaws are tourists.
@andrewxify
5 жыл бұрын
I live in nyc and the prices I see posted on those bike cart things are insane. I have no idea why someone would pay for that
@moniquej2997
4 жыл бұрын
@@andrewxify I'm from Los Angeles but when I went to New York, I saw those bicycle cart prices and was like no, I'd rather walk.
@ulysses1904
Жыл бұрын
Two things that happened to me when I flew to London from JFK, that I learned from. First thing I did after clearing customs at Heathrow was visit a currency exchange window, then went outside for a smoke. I was so tired from being up all night that I didn't realize I had set down a hardcover book at the currency counter that I was reading on the plane, with my passport and plane tickets in the book. Halfway through my cigarette I realized what I had done and ran like a lunatic to the currency exchange counter, where the cashier was waiting for me with the book. I almost ruined my vacation in the first 5 minutes and I was a lot more attentive after that. Then a travel service helped me find a hotel for the night as I was flying out to Amsterdam the next day. I took the train into London and turns out the hotel was really crappy, with a lot of skeevy looking people in the lobby and behind the counter, including the woman who checked me in. I had to sit there for a bit as they told me my room needed to be prepped, and eventually I went to my room to catch some sleep and next thing I know I hear someone unlocking my door with a key. I bolted for the door and slammed it shut. I recognized the voice of the woman from the front desk, saying "sorry". Every reason to believe she was letting herself in to steal my stuff.
@YellowProductions
Жыл бұрын
Ooof!
@Rushdabbrushand
Жыл бұрын
she was a romanian !
@Fred4662
5 жыл бұрын
Those are great tips, as a Canadian I have been lucky in London but am usually there with friends who are locals otherwise I'd get lost on the Tube. Had the opposite experience elsewhere in the UK when I had a lady help me in Edinburgh train station and she was just being nice. Had pre-purchased train tickets online to York with a table so we could play cards with the kids to keep them busy, when we got to Edinburgh train station there was no one to ask for assistance, just large self serve units that would issue your tickets for new and pre-booked trips. My issue was when it asked me to enter my credit card to pay I did not realize it needed the same card I had used online or it cancelled the transaction. Luckily a nice Scottish lady advised me that I needed to use the same card I had booked the tickets with and it worked like a treat. It was a relief when travelling with young children to have such a friendly lady help a stunned dad out. I have to say, the same as Canada, if there was still decent customer service this would not be an issue.
@johnlawrence2757
5 жыл бұрын
Fred4662 when you make your on-Line purchase you are told of the need to bring the card used in order to collect the tickets. It’s common.
@HelloFromHawaii
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience. Sadly, stuff like theft happens in paradise too, especially with the tourists who are so trusting. Appreciate you making the best of a bad situation.
@GTRNR
2 жыл бұрын
I only know one man who toured paradise.
@GeeCeeWU
5 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear that you had a bad experience in the city where I was born, but it seems to be the same everywhere now and it's not just tourists who are targeted. This sort of thing really winds me up and It tends to spoil the experience somewhat when you have to be on your guard all the time in case some sneak thief is waiting to steal your stuff as soon as you are distracted. They probably had you in their sights before you even sat down to eat. The video was an eyeopener for me as I didn't realise that it had got this bad.
@scottman895
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great tips! I'm still sorry to hear about what happened with Topher. One scam I ran into when I went to London a few years ago was when I was walking across the bridge toward Parliament, someone was trying to give me some kind of bracelet (can't remember exactly what it was) and was collecting money "for the children". As I remember hearing about these different scams, I prevented the person from giving me the item, and the person was very persistent. I was able to continue walking on, and I was able to avoid the scam. That is why I like these kind of videos as they help alert other travelers!
@YellowProductions
5 жыл бұрын
For the children. Suuure :)
@colin.d
5 жыл бұрын
If people didn't walk around with their eyes glued to mobile phones they might be more aware of what's going on around them and be more aware of their surroundings and potential crime.
@YellowProductions
5 жыл бұрын
That's a good tip too! :)
@brucemarsico6
5 жыл бұрын
I agree completely.I visit New Orleans frequently and NEVER carry around a mobile.I don't even own a mobile! Never been bothered there.....Why, with all the scenery London has to offer, would one eventhink of carrying a phone around?
@originalherdsman3524
5 жыл бұрын
Why do these inconciderit people walking along the street with there heads down and face in their phone screen with out paying attention to anyone and seem to think you are the one that has to move out the way for them. 😠 Play bump a phone zombie , one point for each one you bump. Five extra points if they drop there phone (best when they are texting ) and an extra three points if they apologise.
@GeeCeeWU
5 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly.
@GeeCeeWU
5 жыл бұрын
@@brucemarsico6 It's predominantly the younger generation who have grown up with this and it seems to be an extension of their brain. I genuinely believe that they would not be able to function if their smart phones were taken away, would become depressed and suffer withdrawal symptoms. They seem to be living in their own bubble and are like automatons, without any awareness of their surroundings until they either walk into you or come close to being killed while crossing the road without looking where they are going. The saddest thing I heard recently regarding this was of a young child who was given a picture book for the first time and tried to swipe it as if it was a screen.
@atat2178
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video and so sorry to hear about your experience and Topher. Having to always worry about your belongings being stolen, not sure it’s a place I would want to visit.
@GAmbrose
5 жыл бұрын
I live near London and often travel in. Never heard of a newspaper scam or people skimming from NFC...we (Brits) all have contactless cards and nobody uses signal blockers for their wallets.
@johncurtis9263
5 жыл бұрын
Never experienced these in London. No different from any other city in the world. Just be aware.
@adonaiyah2196
2 жыл бұрын
Never heard of any of this either
@burlhorse61
3 ай бұрын
just have to be careful-like every big city
@levifamilyjewelers3955
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, I’m sorry for your loss
@colleenhuntley701
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, really good info. We were in London last May 2018, and my daughter told us not to let our guard down. Its a beautiful Historic place that can easily lull you into a false sense of safety.
@Melissa2087
5 жыл бұрын
Going to London in November for my honeymoon... really good information here... ESPECIALLY Number 1! i never knew that
@davidjanisch4528
5 жыл бұрын
I'm going to London early Nov. Too from San Diego
@YellowProductions
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Melissa! Be safe! :)
@_GarethRossUK
5 жыл бұрын
Same here and I've lived here all my 32 years, I import a lot and knew about the card fees but not these machine hikes. But I don't know why anyone would want to withdraw any other currency, could be worth looking into travelers cheques or pre loaded cards with set amounts. Contactless is something I avoid except oyster card.
@TheFingerman37
5 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have put some other things in the comments. London is safe, you just have to be aware, like visiting most cities it has its issues. Enjoy your visit, I would recommend if you like historical buildings (or not) visit the Tower of London and get a guided tour by the Yeoman (beefeaters). You can get three items in one - The London Eye, HMS Belfast (battleship) and The Tower of London.
@IchigoChanMahou
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris for the tips. I visit London 2-3 times a year and I agree with you. Sadly these scams are very common in London. For the ticket machine help. I will advise if anyone really needs help, to get a staff member which is more recognisable wearing a uniform. Also, some ticket machines have a button to call for assistance.
@YellowProductions
5 жыл бұрын
Great tip to look for a staff member instead of the helpful pickpocket! :)
@tosht2515
5 жыл бұрын
Regarding the theft, there are a few other precautions you didn't mention. 1 - Drop off all your stuff at the hotel before you go out for the evening if you can. Many budget travelers find cheaper accommodation outside the city so I know this isn't always possible. Also, you may be on a time crunch. 2 - Instead of placing your backpack and souvenir shopping bag *_next_* to you, place it directly under the table. Makes it difficult for a thief. 3 - If you have a backpack, camera bag and souvenir shopping bag with you, do NOT sit outside where there is a steady flow of non-diners. Yes, some thieves walk through restos and pubs but certainly not in numbers as the sidewalk.
@john.m8709
5 жыл бұрын
Watch out for people who seem to be in distress maybe saying they have lost their wallet. They could be after after your money! I’ve seen this act many times around Tower Hill on my way to work.
@sashrhman2670
4 жыл бұрын
Lived in London for 14 years and visit every year The scams stated don’t seem to be that appreciate It’s a huge buzzing city You just need to keep your valuables safely like any other big cities
@KiLLJoYYouTube
3 жыл бұрын
3:35 if someone sticks a newspaper on my table it's getting yeeted onto the floor
@yvonnejohnston9429
5 жыл бұрын
Re currency conversions, same happens to Britain’s in the USA. Re theatre tickets same happens in NY.
@YellowProductions
5 жыл бұрын
I believe it!
@CathyKoalaCat
5 жыл бұрын
Great video with lots of good advise. I was scammed in London years ago by a guy who said can he take our photo then he will send it to us later. We gave him £20 to do it & guess what never received any photo. Luckily he didn’t run off with our camera.
@YellowProductions
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cathy.. so many dishonest people in the world now
@johnroekoek12345
5 жыл бұрын
4:26 Aluminum foil isolates your pass against theft. There are special wallets which will protect too for 20 dollars or more.
@lindenbeck
5 жыл бұрын
Everybody who's putting its mobile phone and is a victim of the trick with the newspaper should be beaten for stupidiness.
@GeeCeeWU
5 жыл бұрын
Never ever leave your mobile phone or wallet unattended even for a second, that's all it takes for a thief to swipe it.
@foxayfox
4 жыл бұрын
I always wrap my bag strap around my leg when sitting or have it on my lap so I’ll feel if someone tries to move it.
@KH4L13D
3 жыл бұрын
Smart woman 😏
@marcosesteban4392
3 жыл бұрын
We've got the same type of scams happening in Toronto too and also these things go on in New York City as well.
@Islandgirl4ever2
4 жыл бұрын
GREAT INFO! Thanks! I live just outside of Paris (14 years now) and so I keep a stong eye put when I am up in the city... I go to London very often, and always feel sooo much more at ease.. I didn't realise the situation there was the same as here! So, great to know!
@kevinp9813
5 жыл бұрын
Point of sale conversion scam, great tip! I'm heading to London next week and will be on the look out for this! Keep up the good work.
@YellowProductions
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin!
@kennetharcher6670
5 жыл бұрын
The sale and ATM conversion (scam) happens all over the world!
@stumac869
3 жыл бұрын
If anybody approaches you with offers of help you didn't ask for, it ain't going to be for your benefit.
@YellowProductions
3 жыл бұрын
So true
@edmundblackaddercoc8522
5 жыл бұрын
I live near London and I don't even go there, well done!
@YellowProductions
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Edmund!
@emb21982
4 жыл бұрын
As a Londoner I'm so sorry that happened to you! You do have to be careful, I've been pickpocketed a couple of times. Poor Tofer 😔Hope you found a new bear to keep you company on your travels ✈
@StalwartShinobi
4 жыл бұрын
Scammers also use maps instead of papers and ask you for directions with a pullout map in your face while they grab your stuff on the table behind the map your looking at
@Newyorkfoodie
5 жыл бұрын
Chris, there is a tracking GPS disk that you can put into your belongings for next time They sell them everywhere even on Amazon.
@Crane137
3 жыл бұрын
As a Londoner I am saddened to hear of the problems you had on your visit… The currency conversion ripoff is commonplace across Europe - I came across it with a UK ski holiday company doing the same thing while ordering my ski equipment while on the coach to the resort in France. But the number of people who descend into the tube with their wallet/purse/electronic device clearly visible in their back pocket or open topped shoulder bag always amazes me! When I point out that if I can see it then so can a pickpocket they usually have a ‘Doh!’ moment (especially us complacent Brits) and visibly kick themselves for their own stupidity… the same rules apply the world over!
@Pinzpilot101
2 жыл бұрын
It's actually not the same everywhere.....I am a Brit who moved to retire in Poland and there are no such scams in the big cities like Krakow and Warsaw.....Why?? Because the Police here are doing their jobs and when these people (scammers - Roms...Afric..whatever) turn up they get thrown out of the country in a very ungentle fashion...none of those UK rainbow cops here, the cops here will and do kick the shit out of the baddies......So they just don't come anymore. All it takes is for the Police to do their real jobs. For instance the Police men in UK all seem to be tatooed and shaven headed thugs these days...none of that allowed here...they look and act like Police should do.
@blackwatertom3282
5 жыл бұрын
I have had a few of these scams tried on me in London before. But, I am from Florida, so by nature my guard is always up in London, like it is back home. Plus, I am short guy, but a pretty strong guy, and the last time I was in London I had a few people I felt wanted to possibly attempt to see if they could try something, but I looked them straight in the eye balled up my fist, and they decided they did not want to test my resolve.
@jackwatsonepic626
3 жыл бұрын
When I go into a cafe I always lift the chair up and put the strap of the bag around the leg and then sit on the chair if anybody try to take the bag it's connected to the chair so they won't get it unless they snap the strap I've been doing that for years never lost a bag yet thank you Grandad for giving me that little tip years ago
@YellowProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@1snuggie
2 жыл бұрын
The only time I was successfully scammed in London with those pedicabs/rickshaws. The driver had a handwritten sign attached to the bike quoting the price per ride. So we took the ride and upon arriving at our destination, the driver than says we owe double the amount than was quoted earlier. When I questioned him he pointed to the sign, which showed the price but with the added words "per person". Being a tourist, I just didn't want to deal with any trouble so I paid the "per person" price. Later upon reflection, I realized that the guy had just flipped the sign over and that we had been scammed. Beware of those pedicabs.
@YellowProductions
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the scam report 1snuggie.. sorry it had to happen to you!
@romanticvictorian
5 жыл бұрын
I’m really sorry for what happened to you, Chris. Topher is so cute and I know he means a lot to you and OC Girl. I like to think he’s out frolicking all over England with Paddington Bear, Winnie the Pooh, and Peter Rabbit. I am going to London in six weeks and these tips, as are all your videos, are so helpful. I admire your perseverance through it all. Best wishes and many thanks!
@YellowProductions
5 жыл бұрын
I'll try to think those thoughts as well :)
@martynbush
3 жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear you got robbed in London. Unfortunately, like any big tourist destination London attracts many thieving miscreants from all corners of the world. As for those rickshaws, avoid at all costs. I've heard so many stories about people being ripped off on them.
@fisharefriends598
5 жыл бұрын
Don’t buy hop on hop off bus tickets. Buy a travel card from a station, and get a bus.
@YellowProductions
5 жыл бұрын
Even better! :)
@tommycockles2947
5 жыл бұрын
Here in Malta you cant get on a bus for tourists.I wish they would all buy hop on hop off tickets and let me get on a Local Bus with out all the Hassle.Ha Ha
@alexgroushko3142
5 жыл бұрын
The hop on hop off buses are good for English Speakers because the guide will add value, but if you are listening to a recorded commentary agree 100%
@bluerisk
5 жыл бұрын
1) I pay with cash when abroad. No credit cards and or conversions 3) I pay with cash when abroad (and buy a metro card for the time period I'm in the city). No credit cards involved. 4) I use the ticket I bought with cash 6) I buy it with cash More so I buy all (major) tickets before I arrive the city, and I never buy such stuff on the street.
@volcompunk58
5 жыл бұрын
bluerisk I did this when I went to London and Paris. Kept my cards in the hotel room. No issues for me thank god!
@dkgilmorejunkie
5 жыл бұрын
i travel alone and i use these trips also, use a cheap crossbody bag so its harder to get ripped, use the oystercard so you dont flash your cards and wallets, have pocket cash close by so you dont need the wallet out and i use a shopper (like a tote bag etc over my bags) in crowded places its easier to "hide" whats where
@naztubes
7 ай бұрын
It's no wonder people in London are so unfriendly and suspicious at times. I'm a small-town boy and once visited London. I had an all-day tube ticket I'd finished with by lunchtime and as a goodwill gesture I tried to give it away to people in a queue at the ticket office. Nobody would speak or even acknowledge me. One guy told me to piss off!
@andrewxify
5 жыл бұрын
the currency conversion thing is really scummy. Shameful that it's allowed. It should be against the law to be honest
@stevenmccart5455
2 жыл бұрын
He should have mentioned the unlicensed taxi cabs. I left a club in Bricktown one night and had to ask every cab on the street how much it would cost to go to Golders Green and got different prices quoted from each one.
@yvonnejohnston9429
5 жыл бұрын
Re pickpocketing it’s mostly foreigners who moved to the uk from Eastern Europe or central South America, Africa or Jamaica.
@mcjqjfje
5 жыл бұрын
Most of these scams will apply to most large cities in any country.
@GeeCeeWU
5 жыл бұрын
What a sad world we live in but it's nothing new and has been going on for centuries. It used to be driven by poverty but nowadays it's more organised, motivated by greed and carried out by criminal gangs and chancers.
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4 жыл бұрын
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4 жыл бұрын
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4 жыл бұрын
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@jrfromtexas3738
4 жыл бұрын
Great tip on the currency conversion scam. I did the same exercise during my last trip to Madrid, Spain. The credit card reader offered me to pay in US Dollars but thanks to your video, I always picked Euros (or local currency). I have at least at a dozen of transactions, but I'm showing here two of them for illustration purposes: Transaction 1 Hotel Original amount: 285.00 Euros (credit card reader offered me US$321.98) I picked Euros and my US bank charged me US$307.77 I saved US$14.21 Transaction 2 Candy Shop Original amount: 33.80 Euros (credit card reader offered me US$39.43) I picked Euros and my US bank charged me US$36.50 I saved US$2.93 I'll buy you a beer next time you visit Dallas, Texas
@YellowProductions
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks JR! Glad to hear you didn't fall for the ripoff currency conversion offers
@lesonline2268
Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear you had your bag stolen. Theft is a problem the world over and have to say there are far worse places that could be likely to happen. The rest of the stuff seemed to be more a tourist things to look out for. I genuinely haven’t heard of or seen them happening. You must just be the most unlucky person on the planet.
@adrianpritchard7391
Жыл бұрын
I'm a born and bred Londoner, also a probation officer here. Moped thefts are less now. They were really prevalent for a little while. Touristy areas of London are remarkably safe for it's size and income disparity. The card skimmers are on the tube are increasing though.
@YellowProductions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update Adrian!
@talon310calif
4 жыл бұрын
I recently used an atm at Heathrow airport. It gave me the 2 options. I found the exchange rate to be really poor so I chose pounds. I checked my bank app and learned I made the right choice. If I wasn't aware of the exchange rate, I would have picked the wrong option. The difference was $42 for just a w/d £300. Ridiculous.
@YellowProductions
4 жыл бұрын
Quite a scam indeed
@GTLPT
2 жыл бұрын
I know someone who was targeted by the newspaper scam and the scammers got charged with robbery and money laundering, they are quite strict on scams in London, and the restaurant you are in may have CCTV to watch it
@ritz7825
5 жыл бұрын
As uncomfortable as it may be, each time I travel or go out, all bags, purchases or anything goes on my lap. It’s puzzling to me that a lot of women very casually hook their bag to the back of their seat as they are sitting down. Bad idea. Like Chris says if it’s not nailed down or held it’s gone.
@YellowProductions
5 жыл бұрын
Good plan! But uncomfortable than missing your stuff :)
@lavendertealbdx8345
4 жыл бұрын
Its mostly unsafe during summer because of the crowds. Be aware
@Seoulsearch616
2 жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear this happened to you 😔. Thank you so much for teaching others how to be aware. 🎄
@patriciasantiago2341
3 жыл бұрын
So sorry you had this experience. Thank you for all the good advice. This wasn’t my experience in London, but it was on my 2nd trip to Madrid. I made the mistake of going to this crowded bakery, which is supposedly famous, to bring some cookies to a friend back in the states. Well, they opened my bag and took my wallet. Thank goodness, I only carry a credit card, but my license was also in my wallet. This happened on the last day too. Always be vigilant.
@YellowProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear you had your wallet stolen in Spain!
@kseniiamilczanowska4228
Жыл бұрын
So sorry you have experienced this (( and thank you soooo much for this video, really useful.
@coffeetime1001
5 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that. Topher will be missed. I always associate Topher with your Japan videos for some reasons.
@YellowProductions
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks coffee time!
@parthkachhia4117
3 жыл бұрын
contactless limit went up to 45 during covid and there is talk of raising it to £100 now so be careful out there peeps
@YellowProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info Parth!
@kewalsingh1539
2 жыл бұрын
Are you talking about London in England or it's an other London.. Becoz in England London nothing happened as you describe I live in London and nothing ever happens like this...
@analianapaolos5016
5 жыл бұрын
I would like to thank to share your video about scammers.
@YellowProductions
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Analiana
@jeypeepsv1
17 күн бұрын
Born and raised in London for 42 years never been robbed in my life.
@david-lt9wj
3 жыл бұрын
That yellow is my favourite colour too....ive just bought a yellow antler cabin case.. I live in the Midlands.....and London worries me too...and the Midlands worries me too..
@johnlabus7359
5 жыл бұрын
I always wrap bag straps around chairs, tables, or simply my ankle. If you have a small, thin backpack, wear it on your front while you are sitting.
@TheFingerman37
5 жыл бұрын
Advice for London. 1) Pickpocketing is rife, especially in train stations and on the UnderGround. These people are black belts at strategically placing themselves out of CCTV view. Always put your purse/wallet in a zipped handbag and put your bag to your front. Put a rubber band round your wallet (advice from a bus driver in Las Vegas) - this makes it hard to remove from your pocket. 2) Keep your valuables out of site - don't flash phones, cameras, jewellery or anything valuable about - you will become a target. 3) If paying for goods or at an ATM, make sure you have space around you. If someone is distracting you or keeps invading your space, tell them to leave in no uncertain terms and walk away, they are most likely trying to a)see your pin and b) either them or an accomplice are trying to take your card. 4) Be very suspicious of over helpful members of the public, not all, but the thieving few are trying to scam you. 5) Get an RFID wallet/purse or shield to stop contactless scams. 6) Keep some money in your pocket so you don't have to go into your purse or wallet, especially at cafes and shops where you are buying a newspaper. 7) Never change money at a currency exchange or use an ATM to do this - go to a bank or Post Office, where you will get a better rate of currency conversion, and do not do it at railway stations or airports. My advice is to load a prepaid Credit card for this purpose. Alternatively have two bank accounts and use one for your travels and one for your normal banking. 8) Be very careful of free WIFI hotspots - Phishing is rife in London and if you connect to one WITHOUT A LOGIN PAGE FOR THE CAFE ETC. YOU ARE AT you may be phished and lose your bank account money and other personal information. 9) Get a prepaid Oyster card and use it rather than money. 10) Never buy anything off the street, it is usually a scam - examples are lucky heather for the children. Keep lose change and use it for this thing to keep them away - bit like keeping loose dollars to give to homeless to stop them hassling you. 10) Don't give to homeless either - there is enough charity work that goes on to cover this - most will use your money to buy alcohol or drugs (World wide problem). 11) The Police are over stretched and understaffed, but very helpful. If you are scammed or have something stolen report it straight away or as Chris said in an earlier video, do it online - it is taken seriously. Best advice ever is to be aware of your surroundings, do your best to blend in, don't be obnoxious and loud, avoid eye contact with strangers, but just be aware. And of course there are better places in the United Kingdom than just London - head out and explore.
@SamuelHallEngland
5 жыл бұрын
I found that whilst traveling you always want to say 'yes' and accept the currency conversion, whereas if you say 'no' you will end up paying more. I'm English, and yeah you need to watch yourself in London. Check your pockets every 20 seconds, hold your bags tight, and don't present yourself as a target.
4 жыл бұрын
Valuable video...i never had this kind of issues when in London...but is good to know...
@jnjtiger
3 жыл бұрын
Believe they’re called British Pounds, not “Great British Pounds”. If you dress up a little, you won’t stand out as a tourist.
@YellowProductions
3 жыл бұрын
You're right they are :).. their abbreviation is GBP though :)
@elegantmature1662
5 жыл бұрын
10. Theft - Moped theft We call that "riding in tandem".
@iamprettysugar
5 жыл бұрын
Tnx Cris maybe i don’t want to go lo London,it’s very scary while i’m watching ur vlog😂I’m used here in Japan with low crimes;by the way we’re goin to Dubai,how about a review in Dubai? Waiting for u to Visit Dubai Soon
@YellowProductions
5 жыл бұрын
I'd love to go to Dubai... no immediate plans. Yeah... London is definitely not Japan!
@beanie3398
3 жыл бұрын
The cash machine withdrawal is not a scam.....the bank just gives awful exchange rate and has built in charges...
@KaznBigG
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips, sorry to hear you were targeted in London 😡
@glenn8452
5 жыл бұрын
Good tips in the vid, thx. I'll also add to keep your wheeled luggage in front of you when at the airport. If it is on your side, someone can do the distraction con with a map or whatever and the other person wheels away your luggage. Gone in 10 seconds...
@YellowProductions
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip Glenn!
@kaylee1058
4 жыл бұрын
Found this helpful. Going there soon. Thanks for the advice
@YellowProductions
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kaylee.. enjoy London!
@idontwanttosigninever1807
5 жыл бұрын
So sorry for Topher! But... Of course you cannot just leave your bag on the floor. In CA etc. same thing.
@geovannycruz9361
5 жыл бұрын
i don ́t want to sign in, ever agree
@YellowProductions
5 жыл бұрын
People don't do this kind of thing where I live in California
@idontwanttosigninever1807
5 жыл бұрын
@@YellowProductions That is good! It is nice to remember that many places are still safe and full of friendly, honest people.
@YellowProductions
5 жыл бұрын
@Al Bert I didn't see they don't pickpocket or steal in the entire state. I said they don't where I live in California. The "safest" city in the entire US with a population of over 250K
@suryaprakashm1886
Жыл бұрын
I am from South India and this video makes me feel that my city is 1000 times safer than London.
@YellowProductions
Жыл бұрын
It probably is 😉
@barabaspolo
5 жыл бұрын
About the rickshaws: they can charge you as much as they want, and you can beat their asses as much as you want. So, relax!
@wsyamsul
5 жыл бұрын
i was with my girlfriend on a train, wanted to buy some drinks, took my wallet out, left it on the table, looked out the window for a bit, suddenly the wallet was gone. reported the matter at paddington police station, but of course nothing happened
@dtft9792
5 жыл бұрын
Hey there I'm a huge fan from London I joined when you were showing the comic con videos brilliant content you make. I am from London and currently in London. I'm really sorry for what happened to you and yes London is bad but it's mainly central London that target tourists and robs people we are not all like that. For example in North London a can of coke is like 60p and a can of coke in central London is like £1:20 a rip off but Central do also raise prices to scam tourists. If you come to London I suggest you stay in north London or south London and just go to central London for the day. Welcome to London anyways friend but I am really sorry for what happened to you. We are not all scumbags. Keep up the great work 👍
@_GarethRossUK
5 жыл бұрын
Don't forget business rates are higher in central London. But yes they'll bump prices because for every person who won't buy they'll be many who will. It's convenience at a cost. Fortunately chain fast food places prices are quite level anywhere.
@Akechipuff
4 жыл бұрын
North and South London are where the most crime is West London is the safest and best place
@mudsweatandtrails
3 жыл бұрын
The best place for pickpockets to wait is next to the pickpocket warning signs because when you see the sign you automatically tap your pocket where the valuables are and they see it.
@YellowProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Hah
@ivanleterror9158
2 жыл бұрын
Anyone that has their valuables out deserves to be scammed.
@Crimetvuk
2 жыл бұрын
You wouldn’t leave your home open when out or car door open when you go shopping 😆
@johnlane2257
2 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Never knew the ATM thing!!
@albedo0point39
5 жыл бұрын
Lived in London for 30 years solid... had stuff stolen twice. Once I left a jacket unattended for a few hours in a pub (was with a group of people, stupid thing to do really), once I had a phone snatched by two guys on a moped (again, live and learn). I go out a lot, don't really avoid any areas of town. I spend 1 1/2 hours on the tube every day! :) I'd rate London as pretty safe if you're wise to these things and you just make it a natural thing to take precautions. Chris's list is a good one... and it's good to remember that thieves will always target an easy theft instead of a more risky scenario where they might get caught. Just make sure you're not that easy target and they'll pass you by. - Don't put wallets in back pockets (I have a packsafe wallet on a chain) - Be careful with bags/rucksacks that can be easily unzipped - Always wrap your bag strap around your leg when you sit to eat/drink - Get a mini carabiner: very useful to clip bags to things! - Also check under your table in pubs... lots of pubs have installed bag clips just for this reason (I prefer to wrap around my leg though) - Be aware of the situation, don't walk around with your phone in your face - Don't stand in front of stations waving your phone around - Don't stand right on the edge of the pavement waving your phone around, waiting for a taxi - stand back and be aware of your surroundings - Try and work out where you're going in advance... standing around looking lost will increase the chance a thief would target you - Approach police and ask for directions or help. London police pride themselves on being approachable and friendly - really! - Get the Uber app and take that to your destination if you're really unsure. Uber drivers in London are all licensed and it's a safe way to travel - cheap too. - Enjoy your stay! One more thing to add (and Chris, maybe a suggestion for a video?). Losing a phone, now we have so many things loaded into it can be catastrophic when you're travelling. Have a plan B - a tablet or laptop kept locked back in your room. Do you have a way to remotely lock your phone and change all your passwords? Do you have downloads of all your travel documents (email or dropbox them to yourself). Keep a spare credit card and some cash locked in your safe too - always consider plan B! Chris, sorry to hear about your loss! Sad to say but sometimes it happens to the best of us.
@YellowProductions
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the extra safety tips... and interesting video suggestion. I've added it to my "video ideas" list! :)
@AnikoVargaMakeup
5 жыл бұрын
Omg so sorry you got robbed 🙁 I’ve live here for 10 years and never got robbed, never thought it could happen to an experienced traveller like yourself
@chrisredditch
5 жыл бұрын
Not everybody is trying to rob you in London - Just the scummy lowlifes. There are a lot of Londoners who welcome tourists to their fine city. Good video - Good Common Sense advice
@GeeCeeWU
4 жыл бұрын
The ones that try to rob you are usually visitors from other countries and are there for that specific purpose.
@SVD978
4 жыл бұрын
@@GeeCeeWU When me and my partner visited London for a concert recently, we didn't experience anything bad at all
@GeeCeeWU
4 жыл бұрын
@@SVD978 I'm glad you had a good experience in the city where I was born, what concert was it you went to?
@leeb0y
3 жыл бұрын
I live in Hackney and have witnessed phone grabs 12 times, but still love the city. I’ve never felt more unsafe than when I was with my family in Paris, as I’ve been stalked for my camera, the whole direction thing etc. and then marked as a target. We had to stand near police officers near the Eiffel Tower to lose them :(
@YellowProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thats alot of phone grabs!
@leeb0y
3 жыл бұрын
@@YellowProductions You can normally spot them a mile away, a pack of kids on bikes, normally one riding in tandem on the back seat ready to grab, no lights, hoodies, and balaclavas. The passenger would grab, then pass it onto the faster single riders, and now with all the road closures in London they're unstoppable, also no evidence in the hands of the slow riders. The sad thing is, as the pack picks its victims you can see rows of mobile screens in the distance ready for swiping. If you have to use a phone keep it tight to your chest or simply don't have it out. It's also called "Apple picking" It's like swimming in shark-infested waters with fresh meat held in front of your face, that's also glowing like a beacon :)
@mrsillywalk
9 ай бұрын
In Prague, a guy crawled under my table to get my laptop, while another grabbed my camera off the table-top. Then in the trams I was surrounded by six big guys while a smaller guy with his hands inside a rucksack which he forced against me and went through my pockets using a slit in the back. On the return flight, there were more people stolen from than not.
@YellowProductions
9 ай бұрын
Wow! Sorry to hear that about Prague now
@hankli314
7 ай бұрын
Wow
@aurora2082
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip about contactless cards. I hadn't realized they were so easily skimmed.
@bgaviator
4 жыл бұрын
Barcelona is the worst place I’ve been too. You can see the dudes walking by and scoping out tables at outdoor restaurants.
@mikesbucketlist8420
5 жыл бұрын
Great vid Chris and quite emotional to watch given what happened. Lots of scams here
@YellowProductions
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike!
@pdj2995
2 жыл бұрын
lived in london for over 27 years now and never seen or even heard of anyone getting scammed by any of these things... the real scam is this video
@YellowProductions
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Cause they happen to tourists and not locals
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