Tourist Scams in Geneva, Switzerland
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2023
- Geneva, Switzerland, renowned for its picturesque landscapes and high standard of living, also has its share of tourist scams that visitors should be aware of. Though generally safe and orderly, here are some common scams to watch out for:
1. **Fake Charity Collectors**: Scammers often pose as representatives of fake charities, particularly around tourist hotspots. They might approach you with a clipboard and a persuasive story, asking for donations. It’s best to politely decline and walk away.
2. **Overpriced Souvenirs and Goods**: Some shops, especially those near popular tourist attractions, may charge significantly higher prices for souvenirs or goods. It’s advisable to compare prices in different stores or seek recommendations for reputable places to shop.
3. **Fake Police Officers**: In this scam, individuals dressed as police officers might approach tourists, ask to see their passports, and then demand a fine for a fabricated offense. Real Swiss police officers rarely ask tourists for their documents on the street without a valid reason. Always ask for identification and, if in doubt, suggest going to the nearest police station.
4. **Taxi Overcharging**: While taxis in Geneva are generally reliable, some drivers may overcharge tourists by taking longer routes or not using the meter. To avoid this, insist that the driver uses the meter, or better yet, use a ride-hailing app where the fare is predetermined.
5. **Currency Exchange Scams**: Be cautious when exchanging money. Some exchange booths offer poor rates or charge high commissions. It’s best to use official banks or ATMs for currency exchanges to get fair rates.
6. **Pickpocketing**: Although less common than in other major cities, pickpocketing can still occur in crowded places such as public transport, train stations, and popular tourist areas. Keep your belongings secure and be vigilant in busy areas.
By being aware of these scams and taking precautionary measures, tourists can enjoy their stay in Geneva without falling victim to crime.
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Geneva is a city in Switzerland that lies at the southern tip of expansive Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Surrounded by the Alps and Jura mountains, the city has views of dramatic Mont Blanc. Headquarters of Europe’s United Nations and the Red Cross, it’s a global hub for diplomacy and banking. French influence is widespread, from the language to gastronomy and bohemian districts like Carouge.
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Good videos Will...! Love your style... Thanks!
Living in Geneva for 25 years, I have never experienced these scams. Geneva is one of the safest cities in the world. Maybe they are seasonal tourist scammers who come and go, but in general Geneva is not dangerous at all. London can be dangerous, Paris can be dangerous, Tokyo can be dangerous but man, Geneva can’t be. Peace.
My rule of thumb as a tourist is that nothing good happens after midnight.
Wow, this is great information, funny yet has great advice for everyone, ( worth listening to this advice)), I live near ish to Geneva, but I listen to this advice, thank you ,
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, this is useful. I'm going to Geneva next week
Hello, I'm glad it helps. You should check out my Geneva playlist.
Yes, Geneva is not so « clean » that we can imagine. Thanks for this video 👍
Thanks for watching
Of course there is drugs and pick pocketing like in every big city on the world.
Thanks for the advice Will...I am actually going on a solo trip in Geneva in May :)
Mate, most places are hard these days. Have you ever had the “ deaf people “ come up and get you to sigh a petition, then sign for money? They are not deaf, it’s a classic summer one in Genève!
Hello, I have seen that one. I once saw a huge fat man dressed as a clown. haha
I am on a tour of Switzerland right now.
Geneva's lake is stunning with all the healthy swans swimming in its pristine waters.
However, there are many professional beggars who target gullible tourists (something you rarely if ever see in Lugano and Lucerne that are not less beautiful).
Geneva's restaurants are mainly tourist traps and it doesn't have a single decent cafe where you will enjoy a specialty coffee.
There are a couple of bakers slash chooclatiers who pretty much bought shops at short distances from each other and opened half a dozen branches each.
The quality of pastries and even artisanal chocolate is noticeably low especially considering the price because these two or three chains basically squeezed out the competition and the result is (surprise surprise) lower standards.
The locals are famous (aka have earned a reputation) for being 'thrifty' (some call it stingy which is probably the more accurate term) and a few locals told me they did not dine in a local restaurant "since before covid".
They simply hop on a regional French train that takes them to their favourite restaurants and these are people with triple digit annual salaries in Swiss Francs.
Last and also least the streets are not as clean as most mid sized Swiss towns and the municipal sweepers appear to be concentrating their efforts at the most posh parts of town. It is why most of the town's pavements haven't had an effective scrubbing for literally decades.
Now everywhere is expensive and dangerous, Will) Switzerland is saved by the high cost of life, but does not cut off touring \ seasonal crime. Robbed, got on the train and left. In fact, it's a little scary to walk around everywhere. Me and two of my friends were robbed in Madrid. There were 7 of them. At first we wanted to fight, but they immediately warned about knives. I had to give the watch and a couple thousand bucks.
Hello, thanks for sharing your experience. We all need to be careful when travelling...
london is definitely more expensif but for switzerland after zurich here is expensif in geneva ..
Cool video
Thanks
Hey! I don't know if it qualifies as a scam but I was in Geneva two weeks ago for work/tourism and got exchanged for a 100 CHF bill but it was an old one, they told me it coudl be accepted at stores or bars, but it wasn't so had to go the bank :(
Hope this info works for anyone! don't accept old bills, as it doesn't work anywhere and you might loose money
Hello, thanks for sharing that info. I will mention that in my next video. Cheers
Do you think it's better to stay at a hotel across from the train station like the Warwick or in the old town?
Wow, u get scammed easily. R u sure u r a good tourist? 😅 Just kidding, thanks bro. Really informative. I have seen all Ur Geneva videos, so helpful. Keep it up
Haha, I have to say I do attract crazy people. Cheers
The oldest scam i have seen is the ''What time is it'' and they want to give you a small giftbag (weed) as a thanks for being a ''honest and good'' person, basically they want then 10 dollars for the weed. This i saw in South America where a brazilian scammed a couple from spain.
Another one old is the ''tibet munk'' asking for donation and giving you the ''friend-bracelet''.
And the snatching bag in trains and airports of course.
Hello, thanks for sharing your experience with the other travelers, cheers
I Liv in Geneva for 10 years as a German now.. never been scammed
Hello, it's definitely a safe city but stay safe.
Oh das Theater um Diebe. In der Schweiz ist es sicherer als in UK
You left out the most important info: How much was the tab???
Though not an outright scam the fact that in Switzerland the heating is not turned on during the month of March at any time of the day or night in the second class carriages in the inter city trains is surprising and unfair (especially to children because many tourists don't expect it to be 13 degrees celsius on the train and don't dress them properly plus there are no sufficient spaces for suitcases.
Typically inter city trains have 50% first class and 50% second class carriages plus one carriage for the restaurant.
The first class carriages are usually 98% empty and the second class carriages usually 90% - 100% full which inevitably means second class carriages often smell bad because empty or half empty cheap beer cans are found in almost every waste space and that is in spite the fact a one way ticket in a 2nd class carriage from Basel to Geneva (less than 3 hours) costs more than a FULL month of unlimited train, bus, tram and metro travels to all destinations in Germany (!!).
Bro visit Dubai its safest place in the world right now ;) Coming to Geneva next week hope I will enjoy)
You will... I will come to Dubai at some point. Geneva is actually very safe too
There you go, night life is different from day life 😂😂most of the people in Geneva are there solely for work. If you like to party in a posh way, be prepared to pay 😂😂
Broow😮
Very true
Going there in a few weeks just 1 night and fly of to copenhagen