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How to Avoid Falling Victim to Scams in Istanbul: A Guide for Travelers

How to Avoid Falling Victim to Scams in Istanbul: A Guide for Travelers

Istanbul is generally quite a safe city, but with a population of around 18 million there will always be a few bad people trying to scam you.


The main scams in Istanbul will generally happen around the tourist areas such as Taksim, Sultan Ahmet & Eminönü. Lets go through the main ones.

 

Shoe Shine Scam





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