Avoid This Scammer at the Pyramids 🇪🇬 Egypt
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ส.ค. 2024
- Egypt, Pyramids: when you visit the Great Pyramids of Giza you'll be spending all your time avoid people trying to scam you or to sell you something. In this Pyramids Scam vlog I analyze the technique of this scammer, I'll show you what this scam looks like and how to avoid it.
This pyramid scammer will try his best to show you that he is your friend and then, when you get close enough to him, he'll ask you to make him a photo and that where the scam starts. Then he will tell you: "I'll take a photo of you, for free" and when you'll be sitting on the camel he'll make the camel stand up and you'll be stuck on it!
Once the camel is moving, the only way to stop it will be to pay off the scammer.
It's really sad the Pyramids are like that.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Scammer approaches me
03:19 Scammer tries to understand how much to charge me
05:42 I fell for the scam
08:13 Scammer wants money
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I was in Egypt 2 weeks ago, WE went to the Pyramides and one "official tour guide" guided us even if we didnt ask for any guide. He explained very bad, and then wanted to force us to take the camel. We refused, but he continued, continued, continued...
Then WE said nooooooi, and he wanted like 20 dollars for his 5 minutes shit tour, WE gave him 50egp and he wasnt Happy about IT, so he gave the money Back and ask for more. I took the money and just ignored him, even if we was following me.
He’s not official tour guide. They are some scammers who pretend to be tour guides.official tour guide will never stay at the streets beside pyramids or museums to catch a client.
If you find yourself in a similar situation, don't fight anyone, especially around the pyramids. These people are a local mafia: one of the richest persons in Egypt, Naguib Oi Sawiris, got a contract to clean up the area around the Pyramids to make it look beautiful, welcome and Safe for all the tourists, but the camel guys didn't allow it. They want nothing to change and they have their own rules and weapons.
To be safe, agree on a price before touching any camel or horse. 100 EGP is ok for a half an hour trip, but don't let them pressure you. They will always ask you for more, but just pay what you agreed to pay.
PS: the piercing on the camel nose has been illegal for years
Tomorrow on my second channel I'll publish the full conversation the camel guy did regarding marrying multiple women :)
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I photographed their camels and anything else I fancied. They were not happy but they couldn’t do a thing about it.
That contract is still ongoing by the way. the restaurant that Michael tried few days ago was part of it. Naguib said the project should be ready by the next winter. When this is done tourists should be able to pay directly to Naguib's company rather than having to deal with those scammers. I hope this goes will
Ok then be brave
Yes for sure Michele 👍🏻 me and my wife, my in laws and brother in law and his wife all ride on camels work out around £50each tour around the pyramids total £300 lot of money for around a walk round the pyramids
The camel is like " I am right here dude, I can hear you talking about eating me."
Ahahahah
I've heard people complain of scammers in Egypt, especially near the pyramids
Yes, they don't make life easier for tourists...
The constant hassle and aggressive selling by these people totally ruin the experience for tourists the government needs to properly police this. I was in a Egypt 20 or so years ago and will never ever be back because of the aggressive nature of touts etc. turkey 🇹🇷 is much better to visit in my opinion. Great channel btw
Yes Turkey is great .Have a home there .Been going there for 18 years .Visited many historical sites .Sometimes a unofficial guide will approach you , but once you say no thanks ( or Hayir ) they leave you in peace.
Another trick: trying to get attenzione to call his camel Francesco. What if you were spanish? His name will definitely and randomly change into "Juan"
Ahahah, very possible!
Makes me wonder why they named one 'Whisky', last time I visited. Maybe I look like I drink a lot? But yes, the names change every time, depending on the 'victim/customer'.
He lured you right into sitting on the camel! This guy is clearly a professional 🙃
Ahah, yes, that’s what he does daily for sure!
They deal with lots of people their scam game has to be on point . But Michele also learned another way of how not to be scammed
🥴🥴🥴
Scam the scammer
We are Egyptian, we hate this scammers , we suffer from them also not only tourists but our government will solve this problem soon
Nice to know
solving what ? 😅
our president & his government is the chiefs of scammers 🤣
Hi Michele You have really learned your lesson and you have become aware of how conversely you can fool a scammer. I'm impressed because you already knew from the beginning what he was doing and you took it very calmly. Thank you for your wonderful performace with the Camel man. Stay safe and be aware of the fraudsters. :-)
I tried to enjoy the ride, Faisal :)
Michele you did very well :-)
@@MichelePonte Literally 🤣
Continue to use wisdom on these adventures . Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching, Terry!
Loved this Vlog Michele... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks Mark 😁
I want to play the scam game where I find out the cheapest price for a 5 minute ride. Also. Be careful giving strangers your phone. They will hold yiur phone hostage until they get money from you. (Their "price " not your voluntary tip)
Thank you for the suggestion, Johnny!
This vlog is very educational & will help lots of new traveller how to avoid getting scammed by a camel handler. It shows how easily they make you to fall into a trap. Very interesting!! 👍
Hopefully the future tourists will watch it
I totally agree! Learnt a lot and might come in handy as a woman🧐
Can't wait for New premiere of Michele Ponte live from Cairo, Egypt 🇮🇶🇮🇶 am very excited for this.
😂😂😂
Scam me baby one more time lol... Looking forward to this one bro. Sick Thumbnail!
Thank you!
He was slick, he gave you a ride on the camel.
Michele, good thing that you got off the camel, recovered your phone and did the right thing. That guy needs to be taught a lesson. Whomever watchers your video and goes to Giza to see the Pyramids, will run away from that scammer and all the rest of the "camel mafia."
Yeah, the phone is one of the most important things in life!
You are so such a smart cookie...love how you handled this situation. Watching from usa.
Thank you, Kadian!
Wow amazing I enjoyed ur videos 👍
Happy to see u friend and good luck
Thank you so much!
Thank you for informative vlog..go ponte,go ponte💪💪
You’re welcome, Lizzy!
A lovely vid , very entertaining..I loved it ...and thanks for sharing...
Thank you, S J
Be very careful in Egypt brother, lots of scammers. I have a friend that has roots from there and he has told me many stories. Looks like beautiful scenery out there. Be safe.
Thank you, Dane!
I'm Egyptian , n we give them 15 pounds, almost 1$😂😅
I am sorry bro for what happened ❤🙏🏻
Thank you so much for sharing the true price 🙂🙏
i walked into a scam and i liked it...best line of the video bro....awesome...hahaha
Ahah, thank you, Caper!
Watching from Kenya
In my opinion; the best thing to do is to be rude and ignore them... I have even put on big noise cancellation headsets to not hear anything!
Watching from Portugal🇵🇹🇵🇹
Thank you for the advice...
You’re welcome, Tiago!
@@MichelePonte
Iam going in May to Cairo!
Thank you for your advice...
Thanks for sharing with us
Thank You for watching, Wanji!
I'm not Egyptian but I speak Arabic and I been scams twice by those gangs. Please 🙏 everyone be careful.
He was well rehearsed with an answer for everything, they know every trick in the book some of these guys. The ones on the streets needing money for an hotel as they are waiting for money to be sent is a well rehearsed script, some of them are professional beggars playing on people’s kindness and generosity.
For sure they are professional and hopefully some will notice it through this video
Informative video especially for tourists now they will be aware...
Thank you, Kevoh!
Welcome
They are really so artistic in doing scam and setting a trap.
Yes, they really mastered these skills
Interesting presentation style to share this experience. I could slowly feel what was going to happen with your clues then suddenly it was clear what the guy was up too. All was Ok until he hassled you badly over the amount for the "free" photo. I hate scams and intimidation, at least you have seen your share and can avoid some of the worse. :-)
At least we learned new scamming technique :)
@@MichelePonte The scammer was abusive at the end after effectively robbing you by making you pay for something you didn't buy or ask for. I hate that behavior on a scammer's part.
Wow you have a good people skill with all the experience in travel
I bet you do too, Remmy 🙂
There are several. I got scammed by one who I was introduced to by the taxi driver. Need to plan with a tour company in advance next time
Never ask advice taxi drivers. Just cool down and think twice
Damn, I’m sorry for the experience!
Thanks for the info
You’re welcome, Elizabeth!
Everything out there is either tip or fare-based, or both. Nothing is free, unless you stand your ground. It does get annoying at times, and you end up rushing through shops and walking away just to avoid these situations, and 'laa, shukran' isn't always enough, but no means no there, too. In my experience things will never escalate. They know what they're doing, and being pushy works for them, but sometimes it doesn't and they also know that and act as if they were really offended, but that's pretty much it.
I like your style so I subbed,
Thank you
Ponte i been seen pyramid scam before but yours are more funny n you be able to detect scammers moves
Thank you, Mahen!
"F@ck the money"
2 mins later, That will be 25 Euros
Bro you are a true comedian lol..i like the way you answer the questions
I appreciate that, thank you :)
You're the best Mic🥰
Very helpful video
Thank you, Hermez!
You are such a nice guy l wouldnt like it if someone does that to me luckily you are a man and he was one. He doesnt look nice at all thanks for exposing him
Hey from Istanbul.Thanks for another great vlog, Michele!!
I hope all is great over there!
@@MichelePonte It is great here but much colder than Cairo!!
These folks ruin the whole experience !!! I just wanted to sit there peacefully and stare at the Pyramids and they won’t stop approaching and running your peace!
I feel 100% the same!
Sounds a little risky..but i love that u enjoying yourself back in the desert.
I always try :)
@@MichelePonte I know bro.keep it up with this amaizing work .We all got your back.
the moment you said "I don't like France" I knew you were italian :))
Ahahhaha
You weren't talking to Egyptians, i see 0 Egyptians
What are they?
I don't recommend for anyone ride a camel or horse at the Pyramids, the Pyramids have too much scammers unless you know someone there personally. Please everyone take care
The poor guy on the camel gave ya a LESSON .
That poor guy makes more money than me, and also has more girls than me 😁
😂😂Here, George, the skilled fisherman, first made the hook and reel by getting to know each other and exchanging words, then he threw it in a beautiful way, and the whole game stopped. After the camel stops, of course 😂😂
Well said!
“Ride on the camel” lol wow slick
That’s what he said lol
Ahahhaha
Glad you were not injured
Me too, Linda!
I also almost got on the carmel when in the Pyramids ,but luckily someguy who also tricked me later had previously warned me
Yes I remember being there Michele 👍🏻 watching other tourists being robed for money, UT the food for the Carmel per month Michele around 250 dollars expensive but these people must make that in a day from tourisum
I believe it's much cheaper than that, these people are impossible to trust
Officially to feed a camel in Egypt for a month costs 1000-1200 Egyptian pounds, that equals 50-75 dollars.
Most of them try to charge you from 350 and above.
So if they find 2 tourists with 150-200 and one with 350.. which they can get much more.. but even like this they can get at least 750 per day, in the summer probably they can make 50k+ Egyptian Lira per month
From Kenya with lots love...Kama kawaida Kama dawa..nice Vlog Michelle ponte
Thank you!
This video very helpful, thanks for sharing and I like the view 🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓
Thanks a lot!
Usually I don’t talk with them even they pretend to be kind of helpful with me. Michele I am welcoming you to visit Saudi Arabia and Show you all interested places 👍
Shokran Khalid, one day I will 🙂
Am Kurdish and I really love SaudiArabia and Saudis people, because they are so kind and they have a really hospitality
يارجل انت سعودي وتحكي هالحكي. ناس تعيش من أشغالها وانت تقول أنا مابحكي معهم . طيب انت شايف شو يحكي أنه قاعد يحقق معه عشان يعرف قديش يأخذ. يعني السائح نصاب.
Thanks for this video... planning to visit egypt this July 8...from Philippines here...
Thank you, Dennis
@@MichelePonte, you're welcome... I also watched last day in Egypt going to Ethiopia. I have a 17 hours layover in Addis Ababa. Hopefully, I can roam around the city.
Wow, 17h is a long time!
I laughed when he said his wife choose another wife for him.I still find 4 wives are too selfish for oneself.I think Francesco name was made specially to lure into scam,glad he accepted what you can give at least and yes Egypt's reality:scammers everywhere,be aware everyone.
Yes, I’m sure the camel has another name depending on the country 😁
You just gotta accept them for the dodgy people they are. The faster you can have a laugh over these things the more you will enjoy Egypt
If someone asks where you're from and says the best. Run!!!
We want you happy first 🤣🤣🤣
Then cry later😭😭😭
Lol wow I read the description lol that’s funny
Thanks 😁
Guy: what do you do?
Ponte: I make youtube videos
Guy: owh propaganda...
Me: 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ahahhahah
If you are an Egyptian or talking an Egyptian with you
No thing from these gonna happen
The rule in our market is : there is always better offer
But you must know don't ever use a commodity or service you don't how much it cost
Greeting from Egypt 🇪🇬🇪🇬
They try the same scams with Egyptians too, I assure you
Scammers again 🧐
I am living in Cairo, I am not agency , but I may offer my help to any foreigner in Cairo and Giza for free. just to make people know who is the real Egyptian and how generous he is
yal know what’s funny every time i see a pic of someone riding a camel or horse in egypt that picture speaks harassment and scamming and a horrible after ride experience 😂
There is a city in a country i don't want to mention whereby once you enter a shop looking for nice clothes and you don't speak the local language, there is no way you can come out until you buy atleast one item out of your will !!!!
So anyone who is familiar with their tricks knows the secret to avoid falling for them. Which is to not go alone for shopping. Take one or two of your friends with you and you are good to go😁
Ahahah, now you gotta mention the country!
@@MichelePonte i don't want myself in trouble 😂😂😂
Never give your phone in stranger hand
Hopefully these situations will not effect on your visit to egypt believe me not all the egyptians are scammers only the tourism field is full of these people but the normal people are kind and i hope you enjoy in egypt
I know, most of the people are really good :)
@@MichelePonte thank you and you're welcome to your second country anytime
The average salary in Egypt from 100 to 200 $ for 90 % of honest hard working Egyptians. 4 to 7 $ for day. so 20 $ for horse ride its robbery. And what you have gone through in Egypt have no relation with poverty at all. It’s because of corruption. in Egypt you will make a lot of money from scamming tourists better than working honestly and nothing will happened to the scammers because the corruption
Am Egyptian and even the camel is trying to scam you by saying hi 😂😂😂
Aahhahaha
I know right 😂 everything could be a scam for this guy. Its a shame, and a "wannabe" vloger. Get real
experience with tortoises haha
Ouch! What's that pin in the camels snout? I hope it's not pierced in the skin. Camel must not know how to get it off.
And it's even illegal!
@@MichelePonte AAAAgghhh! Whers's the SPCA WHEN THIS SORT OF THING GOES ON? WORSE YET ARE THE CRUEL KILLINGS OF THE CAMELS IN AUSTRALIA LAST YEAR......THE EXCUSE WAS THAT THE CAMELS DRINK TOO MUCH OF WATER???????????? PEOPLE ARE JUST WICKED.
NEXT TIME SHOW THEM THE RIGHT WAY TO HARNESS A CAMEL, A PAIN FREE WAY.
Even the Camil says HE’S LYING 🤥
Its not always about money.
First time i heard those lines
AhahhHa
Egypt was a failed monarchy a hundred years ago and it hasn't changed for the last 100 years
WTF, why authorities doesnt clean that space, they would make so much more money.
Bcoz the shythole is in the hands of an unelected and uneducated dictator, beggars, touts, scammers, thieves, perverts and idiots .
The country Egypt has fallen a long time ago.
Egypt is a failed state
We can meet up in a country one day.
You have to call the tourism Police if happened with you anything there in the Pyramids, they are everywhere there
I think they are corrupted. One police guy wanted me to enter the pyramid without an official ticket, just by directly paying him
Lol I remeber this guy..he made me hate the pyramids
Welcome to the club
I am an Egyptian and l apologize to you about what you have faced in pyramids
Name of the video "Avoid This Scammer"...proceeds not avoiding the scammer but rather engaging in talking to him
I didn’t know he was a scammer until I got scammed
@@MichelePonte 😂😂
Mike Tyson 😂😂😂😂
If more than 2 it wont be easy to leave this type of people l was scared that he will run away with your phone.
I didn't think about that possibility cause we were in a closed area and he wanted my money more than the phone
That is truth
“My wife is Bregnant”
You're really enjoying in Ep
Yes!
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Shokran 🙏
Let’s hope next year I’ll be able to visit your country!
here from Ethiopia... to see my brothers on the other side of the NILE or "Abay" as we call it.
I’ll visit your country someday!
@@MichelePonte you should ma man.
Hahaha f*ck the money n then in the end give for me and Francesca😂😂😂
Ahahahhaha, yes, I need some Will Smith meme to explain it 😅
I like that Arabian accent... "Ze gamel "
I warned you about this guy's 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ahahahah
He led you like a sheep lol
Waching from England I loved muy holiday in Egypt in luxor
Tourist are so gullible if you don't want it don't beat around the bush just say no and walk off.
A huge scam