How To Not Get Scammed In Colombia?! | Be Aware of Those Scams in Colombia | Real Talk Ep. 37
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ค. 2024
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Let's talk about scams in Colombia. In this video, I'm going to focus on the scams that I heard and people experienced the most.
The scams also can be varied from city to city. Take Cartagena for instance, it is surely a city that is notorious for scams compared to other Colombian cities. The strategies may be different but at the end of the day, they're all scams.
Let's take a look into the scams we heard about from friends or that actually happened to us.
Gringo Prices
Yes, it exists even though there are people denying it. Gringo prices is a thing that doesn't only concern foreigners in Colombia but pretty much in all Latin America depending on where you are it happens more often.
Gringo Pricing is when someone charges you more because you are a foreigner. That usually only happens when you buy stuff on the streets. It doesn't happen in a regular grocery store but everywhere you don't have fixed prices could have the potential.
The granny is sick, the pet needs surgery, the phone is about to die
That mostly happens to single men that are dating here. The date asks you for money pretty much at the beginning, maybe after the first date, maybe even before it.
Usually, they make it seem urgent and make you feel responsible for whatever they pretend to need money for.
Most things come down to common sense if you have met a girl the first time, and she asks you to pay a $2000 hospital bill for her grandmother. She most probably is a scam.
Taxi takes a longer route
It can happen that especially when you don't know the right way to the destination you're heading to, that a taxi driver might take advantage of your cluelessness. He may make some unnecessary turns, take a street that takes longer or just drives in circles in order to get more money,
I just mentioned 3 examples of the scams that might occur to you in Colombia, if you want to know the rest of it I suggest to watch the whole video.
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Rule one is to always find out about the grandmas health.
Jay Barr Only date orphans.
John Dziki. You are killing me.😃
I met one online from Medellin claiming the cartel is holding her/family and making her work in a certain barrio neighborhood to pay off a loan. She says she can only pay interest and been holding her for 2 years. Pretty original.
Good video very educational👍🏽
Thank you for information 🙏🏻
very informative channel on colombia will Highly recommend this channel any of my freinds coming to colombia.
Thanks a lot we really appreciate it!
That is so true in Medellin good information
Maybe it would be too specific but can you make one about how not to get scammed while getting jobs as an English teachers in Colombia? (Pay, trustworthy agencies, etc) 🙇♀️ I need some advice 😓
I have idea..not trust anyone any how ..
thanks so much for your advice , I went through most of the red flag you mentioned ...
Sorry to hear that!
@@HowToExpat it is alright , you live you learn .by the way it happens everywhere around the world , in different scale or ways .
@@chakachocolate3014 I'd love to hear details, I think, I am going through it now...
Great video
Thanks bro
same for Bogota ? what is the average price for an AIRBNB in Bogota ?
To avoid been "taken for a ride" in a taxi I always turn on Google Maps, which will show which way you're going.
I spent my life traveling all over the world and had never seen the 'Broken Souvenir' Scam. ... Near Cartagena at the top of a hill, there is a famous church that people want to go to. Outside are Souvenir sellers and have beautiful Souvenirs to buy. So, you buy one or two and they offer to wrap the piece at no charge. ... What they do is move the item off the table to a wrapping area, just behind the main table and wrap up a broken souvenir that looks just like the one you just bought, and you will not find out until you are back home unwrapping your Souvenirs.
Same scams go on here in NYC as well.....
Use Airbnb and you'll be alot less likely to get scammed in regards to rentals.
What do you recommend as it relates to renting?
HOW are you determining home value to be able to judge paying the correct price for a apt/ home purchase?
Don't send money without meeting the landlord
Usually, I'd say you MUST have friends that are local and work with your friends to find good values. I travel with two dogs sometimes, so my local friends get me a condo to rent in a day's time, because they are well connected. I know the going rates off season, so I tell them what I want and what I am willing to pay - I do NOT expect to pay any more for having two dogs with me, but I'd likely find better places without the dogs, too.
That’s nice you know English you from Colombia 🇨🇴 I’m Mexican living in USA 🇺🇸
Actually, I'm from Switzerland but living in Colombia :-)
I am considering relocating to Colombia and have a few questions. 1) What city is the most industrious? I work in high-tech industry. I have my own small company. I would iike to live in the city with the most high-tech. What are the best cities for that? Also, can you make a video on the subject? I would like to see some examples of business office real-estate in area with high-tech.
Medellin and Bogota are the most high-tech and have the best workforces (if you are ever in need of that). Medellin is safer overall though and much better weather. For business office examples, find a rental agency (any) and ask for referrals. You won't find specific stuff like that on TH-cam; Colombia isn't close to being popular enough internationally to get a lot of really detailed info easily.
I suggest Bogota
Hey sir!!
Can u please guid me for part time jobs in Medellin
Please talk about job for foreigners
just wanted to know are you based in medellin colombia?
Hi Sam. How can I get dental work done in Colombia without paying gringo prices? Dr. Montoya is famous in Colombia but he's charging gringo prices.
Dentisalud Salitre
I'm, seriously just thinking of NOT going to Colombia in general... all I hear is warnings about safety and scams.
I think the problem is most countries see us Americans as being rich. Sadly, you have to be on your toes. That said, I was in idaho when the gas station cashier tried to scam me out of $3.50 in change. Count your change no matter what country you are in.
@@thewinnemuccaparaglider9556 Yeah well I'm European... looks like it's enough just to be blue eyed to be a victim. But I want to go.
@@thewinnemuccaparaglider9556 $3.50 wow, that would have made you dig into your 401k I bet
Btw, most of Colombia is safe. I've only heard of ppl getting robbed in Cali. Stick to Medellin. Just don't hang out alone at night or go to sketchy areas. The same applies. Medellin is amazing!
@@zerocal76 what about going out at night in Bogotá? Do I need a local to be safe from all that?
What would you think about me talking to a colombia girl and thinking of moving there. Been talking for 4 months. Never asked for anything. But I am 33 she is 21. I do get nervous about it. But I also don't wanna not do it either
if she starts telling about money problems, run the other way... do not fall for it
@@Aerotyler23 turns out she wasn't. Was real been living together for months now. She actually doesn't like when I use my money for her things. She likes to work and get her own things.
@@evanzolc you are one of the luckiest guys. Unfortunately a lot of guys have lost tens of thousands to these Colombian chicks . Most of the guys do it knowingly , that’s what loneliness does to a human mind
Bro most of these videos are two years old. Their currency has gone down a bit since these were made. How much difference is it now? Does the dollar go further now days? Also are they hurting more in Colombia now because of this?
It depends a bit on the season, because during high season everywhere is getting bookings, but in the slower season they will negotiate so keep revenue coming in - make them an offer or widen your area of search. Moreover, tourist centers can get filled up, but nearby on the fringes you'll always get better deals - you just have to ask.
Where are you from originally Sam? Thanks for video btw
Switzerland 😊
@@HowToExpat I was going to guess the nederlands. Close!
@@chibry Close enough!
Har never been afraid to getting robbed.. Once again common sense... Of course i you can get robbed many ppl.. But i tell you that the chance to get robbed in Denmark 🇩🇰 im minimum..
I have a quistion that you hopefully can answer.
I'm very interested in colombian women and therefore I've made a profil on MedellínDating, but I'm starting to think that it is a scam. Do you know anything about these 'foreign bride services'?
Thanks
How do you avoid getting checked by the cops? Or you can’t?
Never happened to us, but as far as we know you can't do anything about it.
@@HowToExpat thank you for your response
Use your common sense in general..no sea pendejo sea avispado ome. Basic rule.😎🇨🇴
Be weary of taxis in colombia, I got robbed and beat up in a taxi where more men over powered and readjusted my face wirh elbows and fists. I'll never visit Colombia again or any other 3rd world country
I have the same problem as Tony Starks I met a girl online and she is 20 and I'm much older. She has a three year old kid. She was never married. I have been to Colombia 6 times and I stay with her, her Sister and child when I come to Colombia. She always says she is broke and needs help with her expenses. Am I paranoid I have known her for almost a year and she says she loves me?? We always text on the internet everyday. I only give her money twice a month but she sometimes asks for for more and always has a logical reason. WE HAVE NEVER HAD SEX! Am I paranoid or am I being scammed?
Hi Gary,
Thanks for sharing your story.
To be honest with you, it sounds pretty fishy to me.
I don't like jumping to conclusions especially if I don't know the person but to me, it sounds like a scam. Meaning, she is interested in you providing her with your money and nothing else.
Wish you all the best,
Tacha
@@HowToExpat I kind ofthought that too.Thanks
I agree ☝🏻 it doesn’t sound legit please be careful
Your an Idiot
Why are you with a 20 y.o. is my question. You’re old enough to be her grandad.
Medellin is nice. Lots of rats though, even in the daytime. Just as common as seeing squirrels in the U.S. Once I saw a whole team of rats playing around a sewer on my way to the gym. That's why I prefer Cali. I hardly ever saw rats and I lived there for years.
I think I've seen 3 rats in 2,5 years of living in Medellin. I guess it depends on where you live.
@@HowToExpat I was there for only about a month and a half. I lived in a pretty nice area not too far from the stadium. When I went back for a weekend, I saw a couple running around the plaza downtown.
A friend of mine who visited also told me he saw rats on his visit. My friends who are from Medellin told me that´s normal. But you´re right. It could depend on where you live. I lived in Cali, Colombia for 9 years and only saw one live one. But cockroaches galore, probably the case in all the cities because of the tropical climate,
What about human rats?
How to not get scammed in Colombia?
1.Don't flex your money as if u were in an american rap/hiphop music video.
2. Dont hire prostitutes and if u do it, go do your stuff in a safe hotel, not where they take you tho.
He like your video can you guide me.
Realtor not realator.
Uninformed not uninformedly.