The link to the LNTP guide to official Parisian taxi: twitter.com/LNTParisiens/status/1347626500158337024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1347626500158337024%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=

Franco-American here French mother American father US army I live in France! This is one great video and few things I can add street-wise Americans are not the same as European street-wise it is a whole new game here, so if your from New York City don't assume your more street-wise than a kid in a small village! Never stop moving when someone ask you anything that is a never to do thing because scammer never work alone assume you have two or more people looking at you and everything you have on you and finding the one weak spot on you and well all have at less one I dress and look American however I speak great French I stand my ground no means just that NO, and I look at them with a nasty look as I keep on walking my job is to help no one I never shake the hand of anyone I don't already know why because the ring is already in his hand and he will plant it in your hand, and now your have a target on you, and his many friends are watching your every move! Never open your wallet on the street unless it is a uniform police officer asking you for your ID cops carry guns no gun his is not a cop keep on walking! Never let people on the street know you have money or a bank account you have nothing at all with you no poctket change nothing the smallest hangbag possible if possible both of you hands a free from anything no camera or camera bag! In a group of four or five people you watch each other no backpacks if you have a friend who knows Paris get them to help you if possible don't speak English if possible don't spaek French with an American accent this is more true when your on the streets! When Americans speak the French think your yelling at each and scammer can hear you from afar this help them find you as a mark or target something you don't want no whispering because this looks bad don't look or act like a tourist if at all possible don't look American unless you kno what your doing I have been here for over 20 years looking like a Yankee yet I am very French most scammers don't look at me twice and I see them going and their move on to better targets! I know the hustle and I can not care what one bit about their game, hustlers can identify other hustlers pretty quickly their see me about as quickly as I see them once your French street-wise your good to see Europe!

@paristoptips

Күн бұрын

Just don't stop for any strange looking people

Brilliant video, I've lived in Paris for 5 years now been pickpocket twice I'm very cautious now

@paristoptips

9 ай бұрын

And you're right to be! The metro is definitely the place where you have to be very vigilant!

I am very grateful and appreciative of the time that you invested in preparing all of this useful information. Thank you very much!

@paristoptips

9 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it! 🙏🙏🙏

Excellent content and advice! Merci!

@paristoptips

9 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot 🙏

Love the opening scene of my favourite figure on the Pont Alexandre lll - Nymphs of the Neva. ❤

@paristoptips

9 ай бұрын

Beautiful bridge indeed...

Thanks for another great and informative video. I learnt a lot of new things from this. Well done.

@paristoptips

9 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot !

This just amazing.....you hv an eye for detail and that is incredible......it is like most of the countries where we hv inward tourism........but good to know about the surrounding.....thank you 😊

@paristoptips

9 ай бұрын

My pleasure 🙏🙏🙏

Great video and very clear information for travelers. Will be there in November and I will take all these tips into consideration. Merci!

@paristoptips

9 ай бұрын

Glad it it can be helpful!

I’m heading to Paris next month so thank you for your great guide. I will be extra vigilant, especially when first arriving after a long flight!

@paristoptips

Ай бұрын

My pleasure 🙏

Thank you for another excellent video. We saw the cup scammers and the petition ladies around the Eiffel tower. When the petition ladies asked if I could speak English - I just shrugged and kept walking. The bracelet dudes were a bit trickier in Italy - reaching out to shake my hand or making a friendly comment to trick me into engaging. It is sad that these folks are causing people to be less friendly. I would add to your suggestions - minimize the valuables on your person. I carry a dummy wallet with 1 credit card, a photo copy of my driver's license and just enough case for the day. Passports, bank cards end extra cash stay hidden or locked up. This way, if I do get scammed - I still have back up ID and cards (and onl have to cancel one card).

@paristoptips

9 ай бұрын

Excellent suggestions! If you are just a little aware of your surroundings, it's not difficult to outsmart scammers. But sometimes, tourists are just too gentle with these people...

@missd2657

9 ай бұрын

@@paristoptips Don't look at them and just ignore them. French, English and Italians, most Europeans for that matter are not shaking peoples hands in the street, so when in Rome........

Very nice and informative video, be there in 05-2024, looking forward to it, yay

@paristoptips

2 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

I had the chance to witness the police group working in the Parisian metro chasing pickpockets. That was impressive. The police found my telephone, but the thieves were released as this is considered petty crime. They never came to the court session for the hearing, surprisingly.

@paristoptips

24 күн бұрын

Most of the thieves are minors, and they get liberated automatically...

Merci for your excellent videos. I find all of them informative and useful in planning our trip. One quick question -- where is the link for the third video in this series -- I think I have missed it somehow.

@paristoptips

Ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏 The fact is I never created the third video. Shame on me...

Bonsoir ❤well done 👏🏽

@paristoptips

8 ай бұрын

Merci beaucoup 🙏

Some great tips. Looking forward to Paris in May 2024

@paristoptips

3 ай бұрын

Forewarned is forearmed, so I hope you have a great time in Paris.

Très bien, j'y vais cette semaine

@paristoptips

9 ай бұрын

Je vous souhaite un superbe voyage !

@michaelrapier339

9 ай бұрын

@@paristoptips merci! j'ai l'intend de

I was victim of fake ticket scam in London an old Man approche Me saying he wrongly purchase his ticket and don't have money to purchase another one . I was so sad of him that I purchased his ticket and realise it was a fake one when the gate refuge to open. It was too late the guy left

@paristoptips

5 ай бұрын

Everyone can get caught, and it's sad to have to be cautious when dealing with people you pity...

@rainerschmid9965

29 күн бұрын

Serves you right! It's always these "Good Samaritans" that fall for that s**t because they do not want to see that there are some evil b******s around trying to scam or steal from us. The"far right" warned you, didn't they? Maybe you believe it now and start using your brain (assuming you have one).

Полезное видео, особенно когда вокруг всё очень красивое легко зазеваться . Рекомендую. Большое спасибо, очень полезная штука!

@paristoptips

9 ай бұрын

Спасибо большое за такой приятный комментарий, Наташа.

Thank you can I have the link of the pic you showed how to identify official taxis in Paris? Especially for airport CDG? Do those taxis take credit card?

@paristoptips

9 ай бұрын

Most of them will accept credit cards, but always ask before boarding. Here is the link: twitter.com/LNTParisiens/status/1347626500158337024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1347626500158337024%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=

A group of scammers tried to use the cup and ball scam on me in London in 2018 they failed. Saw there scam a mile away.

@paristoptips

9 ай бұрын

Well done!👍

I just came back from visiting Paris for the first time no wonder there’s no picket pockets or crazy ppl. It looks like French police have been doing some clean ups lol. I was there once at gare du nord , that place did look kind of sketchy especially when I just got out of the station. And Parisians did speak some basic English which I appreciate. I enjoyed my 5 days there in Paris

@paristoptips

8 ай бұрын

There are still quite a lot of pickpockets there, but the police tries to be more visible.

does left bank mean anywhere in the left bank?

@paristoptips

Күн бұрын

No, in touristic places only

I have a question. If i get scammed In paris, is there a chance to get my money back after i report them to the police? Thabk you!

@paristoptips

2 ай бұрын

Honestly? I don't think so...

@accdee-ei1tb

2 ай бұрын

@@paristoptips how is it possible police let them do this

@travellinman382

Ай бұрын

Happens all over the world, not just Paris.

Avoid visiting such countries and places. If the country isn’t able to manage it, I don’t go there. I want to spend nice time and not being scary all the time.

@paristoptips

Ай бұрын

Then, you don't travel anywhere... Maybe Japan...

Was this weekend in Paris, a weekend well spent. Journées Européennes du Patrimoine.

@paristoptips

9 ай бұрын

Great! Did you visit interesting places?

@damiaanspatrick2050

9 ай бұрын

@@paristoptips Paris, a weekend well spent. Journées Européennes du Patrimoine 2023 in Paris ( Cultural Heritage Days ) Normally many of these buildings or spaces cannot be visited, this was our choice: -Visite de la Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) - Site Richelieu -Visite du ministère de la Culture -Siège de la Banque de France (Hôtel de Toulouse) -l'Institut de France -École nationale supérieure d'architecture Paris-Malaquais -Hôtel de la Marine

@paristoptips

9 ай бұрын

@@damiaanspatrick2050 Wow! What a full day!

@damiaanspatrick2050

9 ай бұрын

@@paristoptips spread over two days. but Saturday is the best day. people are busy with other things. ( the locals) so you could almost walk right in ( 5 minutes was the longest wait line on Saturday 4 and on Sunday 2 sites visited. ( bank of France was the longest queue even with reservation. )

Us British always have pints anyway no one here has half pint 😆

@paristoptips

Ай бұрын

We usually get a pinte too!

Shame on Paris police to make this wonderful city scary for tourists. That happens in a developed country.😢

@paristoptips

Ай бұрын

It happens in most large touristic European cities, sadly...

What's a V-ikle? An ikle v-shaped?

@paristoptips

9 ай бұрын

?

@rj-jl5nv

3 ай бұрын

"Vehicle". He mispronounced.