10 Things to KNOW to OUTSMART Scammers in NYC

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Scams happen in every major city and in this video, I'll share how you can outsmart the scammers, whether you are in NYC, Tokyo, London, Berlin, or anywhere else! From pickpockets to fake buddhist monks, we cover it all in this video. Have you been scammed in any of these ways before? Let me know in the comments!
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@evertonfc1878 9 месяцев назад

Just shout “I’m walking here”. They’ll leave you alone 😎

@roberthoyle830 7 месяцев назад

Everton lost 10 points because of this cringey comment

@pier19832002 Месяц назад

@@roberthoyle830true

@AJDqwerty 23 дня назад

-9999 aura

@GauthierA83 9 месяцев назад

The CD guys really do insist, I had one handing me a CD, I told him I don’t have a CD player thinking he’d leave me alone, then he was telling me it wasn’t a CD but a code to download I still told him I was not interested and he called my BF a racist!

@TommyD1213 4 месяца назад

If you don’t give all your money to black people you are racist. All of it.

@felixcat4346 13 дней назад

If you push back with the CD guys it gets ugly real quick. They always play the race card.

@JoseFlores-kl6jm 9 месяцев назад

Sarah after traveling to NYC four times I have pretty much mastered how not to get scammed. Thank you for making this video !

@cantstoplovinglife4394 6 месяцев назад

😊

@mythrix5565 4 месяца назад

Lmao I have absolutely no clue what this channel is, but this is equally hilarious and informative. Loved the football bit

@LuisYanes88 9 месяцев назад

"don't put your wallet in your back pocket" Right as I was getting dressed and put my wallet in my back pocket 😅 clearly I needed these tips!

@LucasHuang 9 месяцев назад

Be careful! I might try to take that tourism guide ID 👀

@user-bf1ds9cc8l 5 месяцев назад

Scammers are among the lowest of the low

@tiamarrow6366 9 месяцев назад

One of my cousins did this a few years ago with a Buddhist monk, and she fully said out loud “why are you scamming people? You’re a fake monk” however she said it in a very respectful way without causing any harm to him, or herself….and just called him out for taking advantage of something so serious and sacred. Sometimes, you just gotta call them out for their wrongdoings.

@TheLewistownTrainspotter8102 9 месяцев назад

If I encounter one of them, I just say, "No thanks. I gave at the office."

@ID-8491 7 месяцев назад

I don't understand why you call these people "Buddhist monks". They're not Buddhist monks. They aren't even Buddhist imho. A correct name would be "fake Buddhist monks".

@rickbenning 3 месяца назад

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@birminghamcloseup 9 месяцев назад

Yet again, another remarkable video from you Sarah. I have now been watching you for several years and as you know I think you’re one of the best in the world and not just New York. As I have said before you were born to be in front of the camera, and you are so talented. I wish you would cover The Feast of San Gennaro with your insight, honesty and clarity which is desperately needed here with people like you filming. It makes me so angry. I am from Birmingham UK and I sit here and see a $15 sausage in a small baguette. This is extortion, it is overpriced and disgraceful. Many other examples if you were to go there, someone needs to talk about this and nobody is better suited than you.

@daveyp0033 9 месяцев назад

Great video! Visiting again for my third time next month always good to be reminded of do’s and don’ts. Thank you ❤

@jeremyc6054 9 месяцев назад

Don't forget the age-old classic - selling tickets to the Staten Island Ferry. (It's free and there are no tickets!)

@adventureswithcarl123 9 месяцев назад

I have been to NYC for vacation like over a dozen times and never ever seen the fare evasion scammers... Like I seen people holding the gate open for people but never requesting money to do so! Thanks for the tip about those scammers! Have a wonderful day beautiful lady 😘😘😘xox

@ichangedmyusernamebecausei2551 7 месяцев назад

Oh yeah those type of people have been popping up recently. I started taking the subway more often in the past couple of years and noticed these scammers. Usually they camp next to subways with doors and stay on the other side and ask you if you need to pass. They then ask for a dollar or whatever and usually everyone says F off after going through. Subway fair in nyc just increased by 15 cents so more of these scammers will pop up.

@ali.f7s 9 месяцев назад

I'm going to NYC for the first time on Sep 30th. I just want to thank you for all the helpful videos! Truly appreciate it🙏🏻 much love from Dubai💙

@TommyD1213 4 месяца назад

How many times did you get mugged?

@littlewomen1111 2 месяца назад

اخذني🙏🏻🙏🏻

@nobass5756 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for share this useful video I never visited NYC and I appreciate that .

@mrasclepio 9 месяцев назад

Thanks to this scams videos I avoided all the scams on my trip to NYC.

@EMSpdx 9 месяцев назад

I will be visiting in a few days and avoiding Times Square is a great way to avoid so many scammers.

@donniebagwell9536 3 месяца назад

So if you order a dog and they say $20 just tell them to piss off, they are going to be the one's stuck with the food

@jonathanwingmusic 9 месяцев назад

11:55 Another variation on this is the "broken bottle scam" - they're carrying a glass bottle in a grocery bag and will bump into you when you're not looking, and try to make you feel bad that you made them drop an expensive bottle of champagne - with some sob story how it was for their anniversary dinner. Always a scam! This happened to me one time and I looked down to notice the bottle was just a Snapple 🤣

@TheLewistownTrainspotter8102 9 месяцев назад

Must've been a pricey bottle of Snapple. 🤣

@royavichl3822 7 месяцев назад

Great Video! Another scam which may have already been mentioned in the comments - the bike powered rickshaw 'pedicab' guys - the ones waiting at night, especially at theaters after Broadway shows. They charged people staying at our hotel $240 for a 5 block ride. They gave them a chart showing per block rate (which seemed fairly reasonable) - but what they didn't see was in small print on the bottom of the chart which showed it was $100 per person, per fare. I've also seen them at Central Park during the day - which may be legit, but I'd be careful.

@JasonNoseworthy 9 месяцев назад

We were just in New York, and got hit up by the CD guys... Only they weren't handing out CD's. It was just a piece of paper with a QR code to download their music, and its just ONE SONG!

@omarz3931 5 месяцев назад

I was a victim to the cd guys at TS. The thing is I did exactly what I do at any big city: look straight forward, say "no thx" and keep walking. TS was the first place I got grabbed by the arm by one of those scammers. Guys there are on another level. The man kept saying I needed to apologize to his friend cuz I didnt shake his hand. Luckly I had literally 1 buck only in my pocket.

@NEXTDIRECTIONSTUDIOS 4 месяца назад

They should make it a law to list the price but watching this would make me not want to buy anything from the food carts

@Letsgo77761 9 месяцев назад

#1 tip for NYC. Why in the heck would you go anywhere near Times Square?

@LeanBackMac 23 дня назад

We tend to stay in time square every year. I have a Yankees hat I wear when I go just to not be bothered by scammers or vendors.

@wizloon9052 9 месяцев назад

Is it OK to poke somebody's eyeballs out if they attempt to pick-pocket you? And can you just walk away as they scream in agony?

@cherrypizza 4 месяца назад

Re: the CDs. The only time I encountered this wasn't in Manhattan, but in Harlem. There was a stop there during a bus tour, and the person (a black man) selling them greeted me with "Welcome to Harlem" and the spiel about his music. This one got me because, as a white Australian tourist, I was clearly on his turf, and I did feel compelled to support the local artist. Of course, the CD disappeared into oblivion before I got back home and I never had the opportunity to play it, much less find out if it was a scam.

@allornadaaccordingtojack7601 9 месяцев назад

I am a native NYer, but this is excellent advise for anybody visiting NYC. Bottom line, be street smart folks !!!

@PluckYeah 8 месяцев назад

Who gives your phone to randoms?..

@geico1975 9 месяцев назад

I've never been to NYC and have only lived in a small town in NC, but if I ever get to NYC I already know what I'll fall for, the person with unlimited rides says, "just pay me $2 and I'll swipe for you." HA! That's a great deal!

@MRP3261 9 месяцев назад

Hi Sarah That was a cool video. Well unfortunately I have no interest in Times Square. But if I have go thru Times Square i I just walk thru it and don't stop unless crossing streets or going into the Subway to hop the Q train going home to Sheepshead Bay. Scammers are all over .. I've use to see scams on the Boardwalk in Coney Island as well. Just keep walking and do not stop. The scammers will lose.

@sfs1167 9 месяцев назад

Yes! Do the walk-by.

@abdelrahmanalbokhary1302 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video, I was planning to visit NYC with my wife and kids I canceled the plan abd I'll check for another better place with civilized people

@dnguyen9747 9 месяцев назад

I'm a "local" and have never had to deal with any of them. I would just look at them as they approach me, and look away and that would be enough. Most don't even try anymore. Now, people have told me that I have a scary face so maybe that is the reason. As for bumping scam. People have offered to pay me because I'd dropped my food and it was my fault. Never had a negative experience in NYC. When I was commuting daily into NYC, fellow commuters would tap me if they see that my backpack is open. I did the same for them. If you're a local, it is a different experience.

@loft4me 3 месяца назад

Interesting about the food truck. Attended the CicLAvia ride in Los angeles where the streets are blocked off to motorized vehicles and the participants can walk, ride, or skate. Well, there are food trucks, and this one truck was tempting with the juicy pictures of burgers - but no menu prices. I ordered a burger, and it came close to $20. The proprietor charged only after the order was taken and the meat was on the grill. I was bent. Also, wearing cargo pants might be so baby boomer, but its practical with its flap closures and buttons. Thank you for the video. Greetings from Culver City, Ca.

@comoplaysdestiny5106 3 месяца назад

I WATCHED SARAH’S VIDEO! GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK! 😂😂

@TommyD1213 4 месяца назад

I got scammed for $10 by a fake Buddhist monk who pretended that he had a missing leg. It was in Seattle. When I found out, I went back to Seattle and actually took his leg. At least now he doesn’t have to fake it.

@yorukkizigeziyor 9 месяцев назад

Beautiful place 😍👍

@deweyhall712 9 месяцев назад

Love your red and white outfit.

@Gurl-5150 3 месяца назад

It's NEVER, EVER a victim's fault that a thief steals from them. If you start that thought process, civilization is over.

@FunnyJoshVideoz 9 месяцев назад

I’ve been to Tokyo twice. Never experienced a scam. May I ask where in Tokyo are the scans at?

@anlasbry 9 месяцев назад

I would also avoid the fake ticket sellers in the area around Battery Park and Bowling Green. They lie about the real tickets being sold out or how the real boat takes hours, then they sell fake tickets that cost double what the real thing costs.

@johnedinger8343 9 месяцев назад

I had cargo shorts and put my stuff in the lower pockets buttoned up.

@krakatoa1200 4 месяца назад

Thanks Sarah, you make avoiding scammers sound fun.

@ptrd4111 3 месяца назад

Rockin that Charmin Ultra top

@iainsanders4775 9 месяцев назад

Just do some 'open carrying' - with an AK & bandoliers of ammo. & Make sure you're fat, bearded & baseball-hatted..

@Rassenomatjutut Месяц назад

5:11 Oh brother, J. Jonah Jameson was right about Spider-Man being a menace.

@aroB777 9 месяцев назад

Wish I saw this before, fell from an Elmo and Iron Man with $10, they come to you in couples like crazy 😂😂

@ls-ut1sy 8 месяцев назад

Here's what I do. I don't go to NYC. It's easier when you grow up in Boston and hate NYC.

@mzambrano8453 9 месяцев назад

There are also women with painted bodies randomly grabbing people in my case my teenage boy…I yelled at her said he is a minor don’t touch

@Minibike817 6 месяцев назад

Love ❤️ your outfit 😍 I could barely pay attention

@sarahphillips295 9 месяцев назад

Basic common sense goes a long way and will keep you out of a lot of bad situations. You would never hand your wallet with $1800 in it to a total stranger and trust them to take out $5 and hand it back to you. Handing a stranger your unlocked cellphone especially with any app open that can be used to transfer money is the exact same thing.

@christopheclaus8505 9 месяцев назад

i was in new york last week and yeah when i arrived in my first subway station from the airtrain some guys where selling metro cards and i saw many woman who tried to sell candy bars in the trains and yeah most of the scammers on time square left me alone because i was alone and did not think that i was a tourist 1 monk offered me a bracelett but i just said no thanks and walked off but the guys who hold the doors open are most of the time homeless people whats also a scam if you come to china town and those woman have there lists with fake bags .

@Raylene3003 9 месяцев назад

that was great

@MelzCarnivoreJourney 9 месяцев назад

Yeah, we have the "Buddhist Monks" in Denver too...

@TheLewistownTrainspotter8102 9 месяцев назад

Just say, "No thanks. I gave at the office."

@soulsurfer5531 4 месяца назад

Former New Yorker here. Don’t use a purse with a top zipper or snaps that are easy to open. You can in the winter if it’s under your coat. If you have a front flap purse turn it around so the flap is towards you. Don’t have purses with skinny straps that can be cut. Mind your own business, but pay attention. Do NOT focus on your phone while walking. Talking is one thing texting is another. If you’re outdoors by yourself, text with your back against a wall in a public place. Or do it when you’re sitting next to a parent with a stroller.

@TimorDa 5 дней назад

14:00 wow look at that hunk on the right

@davidmacias741 4 месяца назад

Thanks for enlightening me. Don't think I'll ever go to New York, it's bad enough living in California!

@Martydrives 8 дней назад

Tell the food cart vendors not to give you the tourist price and ask how much before ordering. If they don’t move on to the next one….

@Ryan-rr5fg 7 месяцев назад

You’re so smart, and gorgeous. Thank you for your help and tips. Please be safe out there. I legit have the biggest crush on you.

@user-pi2lq 7 месяцев назад

Looking good Sarah 😘

@georgepirpiris7309 6 месяцев назад

My first time on her channel, she mega fine 😊

@jamesfarley8356 9 месяцев назад

Don't make eye contact keep walking & or just say NO 🤨😎

@siamesebb 9 месяцев назад

Don't make eye contact or acknowledge them and shake your head as you continue walking.

@JoeYT413 9 месяцев назад

Somehow I feel very patriotic watching your videos of NY.

@rmartin3858 8 месяцев назад

I wanted to do a tour but there's none available the week I'll be there 😭

@lorrissa-im4hk 9 месяцев назад

I warned my mom about it the food scam and she did not listen.

@deliriouschip0871 3 месяца назад

Can I take the cd and run

@newhorizon1355 5 месяцев назад

Irony while Sarah is saying they'll try to get all the money they can outta you- a begging dude comes askn woman for money, behind Sarah 9:18.

@fallprint8964 3 месяца назад

10:12 Yeah I felt for that one. I was wearing yeezys and they complimented on that and I was falling for the scam. They signed the cd with my name (not my real name I gave them a nick name) and they kept saying how about that $10 in your wallet. I was so confused and so I pulled out my wallet and I had no cash so they said oh you're broke and I gave the cd back and said yeah I am and walked away. Since then I just walk past fast no matter what they shout out and ignore them. This was when I first started working in NY and didn't know about any of these scams.

@JoeHernandez1210 9 месяцев назад

I'm a Mod on the Boogie Bob channel. He lives in Times Square and covers all these scams 👍

@sfs1167 9 месяцев назад

I love Boogie Bob.

@youtubemesheher 3 месяца назад

Nice video, tx! (my opinion: Times Square is NOT for kids. Not safe and weirdos.)

@sarahvex3926 9 месяцев назад

I usually wear my backpack like Lucas … in the front

@LucasHuang 9 месяцев назад

Gotta be careful; don't want to get caught in the shady rays

@sunb7515 7 месяцев назад

The ultimate prank would be to walk around the city with blank cds bracelets and fake tickets that way if a scammer tries to give you something “free” you counter offer with the opposite item or even the same like “thanks for your free cd here’s a free bracelet in return” or even here my cd bro we should link up lol that way you hit them with the same scam or another one that would be a great video

@cicchiamichael 9 месяцев назад

👍👋🙂 fun video.🌟🌟🌟🌟

@Dogsrcute823 8 месяцев назад

The CD have nothing on them. Blanks. Plus who has a CD player anymore ?

@gerardoalfredorivas4707 3 месяца назад

Anyone know about the Apple products that dudes are selling in the street? They’re basically willing to sell it at any price so I wonder if it’s worth haggling them down to like $40

@angelanotes 9 месяцев назад

The CD scammers have been showing up in the Gaslamp District during San Diego Comic Con, along with kids selling cheap candy bars for a bundle for their "baseball team" -- I also encountered a scammer (they tend to be in just about every mall and tourist area you can find in the states and they go by different names) who is handing out skincare samples so you will stop and they can lure you into their store or kiosk to pressure sell you hundreds or thousands of dollars of skincare stuff you don't need and is practically worthless (hint -- putting gold on your skin is not beneficial).

@angelanotes 9 месяцев назад

And just tell you kids if they are upset that you will take them to a local science fiction convention where they can pose with lots of good quality cosplayers who may ask you to follow them on instragram but won't charge you.

@carollewis3912 9 месяцев назад

This guy in Hollywood handed me a CD and wanted money. I gave it back.

@sfs1167 9 месяцев назад

I've seen them on the Santa Monica Pier, also. They approached a group of teen girls behind me. If a scam works, they'll keep doing it.

@JS-nu6ql 9 месяцев назад

We were on the train at grand central this week heading back to Connecticut and a guy was asking the passengers for cash as he was $12 short to buy a ticket and my husband gave it to him. I kept saying ‘don’t do it, he’s scamming you, he’s not buying a train ticket , but he still gave him the damn $12’ 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

@LuisYanes88 9 месяцев назад

My parents are from CT and I've seen this happen too! Another one I've seen happen is when you're at the Greyhound station and someone is asking for money since they are a few dollars short of catching the bus to go back home...SURE MAN . Be careful out there!

@sfs1167 9 месяцев назад

I know....I know....but at least you have a kind husband.

@jameshepburn4631 7 месяцев назад

Your dim bulb husband probably voted for Obama & Biden too. Easy mark, no street smarts.

@TheSilentWhales 3 месяца назад

Hi Sarah. 10:05 is what happened to me. The guy said "what, you don't support black people?" or something in those lines. I thought he was just being a jerk, I didn't realise it was a genuine scamming technique.

@chingli-xg4ns 4 месяца назад

Funny cuz at 2:05 the chicken over rice halal guy in front of McDonald's by times square rip me off it was supposed to be $5 and he tried to charge me $10 and we had to argue down to $8. Then after that the Buddha guy got for $5 for a set of bet put on my wrist I didn't want. I didn't want to do it but I was with my son so they took advantage and I didn't want to get into a fight. They take advantage most of family.

@bobk1523 2 месяца назад

Don’t forget about the legion of turds at Battery Park trying to direct everyone away from the real Statue of Liberty boats! That was the worst gauntlet of nonsense to get through

@steelstreet79 3 месяца назад

From Texas one time I payed 20 dollars for a hot dog down near time Square. Just a hot dog no drink.

@lostboy8084 7 месяцев назад

Try talking about Buddhism to them

@seanmurphy1411 9 месяцев назад

Same scams in Vegas!!👍😅😅

@SarahFunky 8 месяцев назад

Yea, I feel like these scams may affect many of the larger cities!

@thelthrythquezada8397 6 месяцев назад

Dang back in the 90s it was $1.75 - 2.00 for a hot dog and drink... Sheeesh, I am so glad I left.

@travelvideos 9 месяцев назад

Those "monks" I first saw in China, then met them in Japan, then in Europe and now they moved to NYC. They could make more money couching top VC how to scale business instead of selling bracelets!

@ovidijusvoronkovas1150 9 месяцев назад

I could add - don't see, don't pay. Relatively innocent ice cream car. I was told a bottle of water was 1.5 dollars. Once the card swiped, bum 2.5 lol

@steelstreet79 3 месяца назад

Just wear a costume and they will leave you alone. You will fit in and blend in.

@evermoore66665 9 месяцев назад

Last time I was there I politely told the CD guys I was not interested and one of them started yelling profanity at me and shoved me and I almost fell. Reported it to the police and they couldn’t even do anything about it and told me to just ignore them.

@stephenlooker1994 9 месяцев назад

Same happened with me in Times Square. So rude and aggressive aren’t they. They claimed cos it was a signed CD I SHOULD be honoured to pay for it …. I’ll know how to handle it next time

@evermoore66665 9 месяцев назад

@@stephenlooker1994 Those CD guys are the worst and the police really need to crack down on them. They’re violent and dangerous they follow and press you to give them money to the point where it literally becomes a robbery. A lot of times they will try to physically fight you.

@westernpigeon 9 месяцев назад

you do not need to interact with them AT ALL. you dont even need to tell them you're not interested. you literally just walk by or around them and COMPLETELY ignore them. dont even make eye contact. you dont owe them an explanation or any words at all. every new yorker knows this.

@tiamarrow6366 9 месяцев назад

I’d say record them doing it…..hold your phone as tightly as possible, and record them up front and personal so they can see that they’re being put on blast, and let people online know about it.

@evermoore66665 9 месяцев назад

@@westernpigeon It really depends who it is. Some get angry if you ignore them and will follow you and even threaten you which has happened to me on several occasions. Last time wasn’t the first time they put their hands on me. And yes they will go hands on just for avoiding them and the police won’t do anything about it.

@divineintelligencevideos56 3 месяца назад

I remember seeing a Painted Donkey in Mexico. It was Painted in Black, and White Stripes! The Mexican Man said, Come take a Photo on the Zebra! Damn, W.T.F.!

@samuelluke1659 8 месяцев назад

How not to get scamed in NY Step 1,,,, Don't go to NY Step 2,,, See Step 1 Lol

@matador8822 Месяц назад

just do not talk or interact in any way with anybody. just dont. its that simple.

@silverstasher9912 4 месяца назад

2nd adminment helps with pickpocketing oh never mind you guys gave that up

@SeikoSKO 29 дней назад

i got with the Buddhist Monks when I was in Tokyo Japan. The guy was very forceful with me. And I'm black.

@Zcc_00 7 месяцев назад

8:15 thats what i do when i am around there.

@gregjanover741 8 месяцев назад

i have three magic words when the monks or cd offer people or costume characters try to approach me i say this I LIVE HERE! they walk away. even tourists can scam a scammer by saying the same I LIVE HERE and they will walk away every time

@mattihp 8 месяцев назад

No credit to honestguide for using their prague footage?

@Mrbeahz1 9 месяцев назад

At 13:48, the fine list: Jumping the turnstile, littering, spitting, defecating, carrying a weapon, and carrying explosives are all $100 fines?!? They need to switch to higher and lower numbers.

@bobbyboucher-mt2kz 7 месяцев назад

If my kids start a tantrum I take paper and pen and write to santa 😂 I win

@bhismilinirampersad3360 9 месяцев назад

I don't want anyone tocuhing me

@Gurl-5150 3 месяца назад

Tips mean I can say no. What if you say NO? (To the characters?)

@sharmundt6188 8 месяцев назад

lol. Chinese Buddhist monk greets her with the Indian phrase "Namaste" lol That should be the biggest indicator they're not really Buddhist monks. "Amituofo" is the Chinese transliteration of the Sanskrit word "Amitabha", which means immeasurable light and immeasurable life. Saying "Amituofo" to each other is both a kind of greeting and a form of well-wishing.