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I'm a HUGE fan of tourist traps, but only when they are actually fun and NOT when they are just out to get your money! These 5 NYC Tourists Traps and Scams are just out to grab your money and not give you a fabulous experience. This is what NOT to do in NYC!
This is what NOT to do in New York City. Make sure you know how to SAFELY buy tickets to tourist attractions and avoid tourist traps in NYC when buying tickets. I'll even give you a few tourist tips of what you can do INSTEAD of these tourist traps. A lot of these tourist traps are found in Times Square, but keep your eyes open - you can find them everywhere including Central Park, The Highline, Battery Park, and even as far out as Coney Island! Don't let the New York scammers get you! Explore NYC like a local vs tourist!
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Heading to the Big Apple and don't want to get scammed? Well it is not as bad as it used to be with the scams, but there are still some tourist scams that every day tourists need to look out for when they explore New York City. From the CD Hawkers to the missing menu prices there are things that trip even the most seasoned traveler when they visit New York.
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Heading to New York City and worried about the tourist traps that might seperate you from your money? Well here are some of the most well known and not so well known tourist traps of New York City. From overrated museums to overpriced food options New York does have a few tourist traps that tourists need to watch out for. New York Travel Tips
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New York City Scams | Metrocard Scammers Ripping Off Tourists At JFK Airtrain
New York City Scams are everywhere. Here I film a Metrocard scammer trying to convince a tourist to give up his Metrocard on the way to the JFK Airtrain from the Sutphin Blvd subway station. These scammers then try to re-sell scammed Metrocards to me for full price. Watch their reaction when they see I'm filming them. Never give up your Metrocard. You will need it to pay for the JFK Airtrain.
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TIMES SQUARE NEW YORK’S BIGGEST TOURIST TRAP AVOID | BIGGEST SCAMS IN NEW YORK
Times Square is where the majority of tourists go. But is it worth it or is it an over priced hyped up tourist trap with scams ? Come along with me as I explore the Times Square area and explain what I think of it. Beware of the scams in Times Square and enjoy the bright lights instead.
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New York is recognized as a cultural and political epicenter. That makes it an endlessly fascinating and endlessly dangerous place to hang out. So here, for your consideration, are 5 Tourist Traps To Avoid When Visiting New York.
1. Don't Go to Times Square
Sorry, but it sucks now. Big money has turned Times Square into a big, shiny outdoor mall. There are better, more unique places than national chains and it’s worth taking the time to seek them out.
2. Don’t Go Up The Empire State Building
Skip it; the lines are awful and the cost to get past them is a ton. Instead, check out one of New York’s awesome other tall buildings with rooftop views; you can even grab a few drinks at a rooftop bar.
3. Don’t Eat Street Food
It’s either poorly prepared or borderline unsafe. Pre-packaged goods are fine, but you should probably avoid anything home-made unless you have a cast iron stomach.
4. Don’t Go Shopping in the ‘Popular’ Districts
Stick to the small boutiques in the West Village, Williamsburg, NoLita, and the Lower East Side to get the true NYC shopping experience.
5. Don’t Be A Tourist!
There is a ton of seemingly interesting stuff to do that’s designed to lure in and fleece tourists with mediocre food and attractions. The intelligent tourists, however, can find some really mind-blowing museums, restaurants and shops all over the city. Just keep an eye out.
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