Benidorm expert issues urgent warning to Brits planning trip to holiday resort
A Benidorm expert has issued a warning to tourists about a significant issue in the holiday hotspot.
Frank, who goes by the handle frankthestagmanofficial on TikTok, is renowned for arranging stag and hen parties in Spain. He also shares travel advice through his videos.
In a recent post, he disclosed a major problem affecting visitors to the area. He cautioned travellers, emphasising that "this is really happening", and advised them to be "very, very careful" during their visit.
Frank highlighted a "big problem" with people having their phones stolen. In the video, he detailed: "Generally, what happens is, someone comes up to you and they'll say to you 'oh, I'm with some friends, and I'm lost, and I don't know where I'm going. Can you do a Google Map search for me?'
"What you do, because you're a nice person, is you whip your phone out, you get your Google Maps up, and as soon as you get your Google Maps up, they grab the phone and run off with it."
Warning: Below video may contain offensive language
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Frank explained that if you're wondering why they insist on you unlocking your phone first, there's a reason. It's simply because once unlocked, they can "help themselves" to all your apps, including cash apps and more.
If someone approaches you with such a story, he strongly advises against taking out your phone. While acknowledging that it's a "horrible" thing to suggest, he stressed the importance of caution, given the current situation.
"You help that one person, they'll run off with your phone, they'll take all your money", he warned. "Just basically destroy whatever they can. And, do you know what people, let me tell you this right now, no one's going to help you then."
The video has since gone viral, amassing more than 16,000 views, with many expressing their appreciation for the heads-up. One individual responded: "It's rife now, and dangerous too."
Another shared: "Such a shame for people who genuinely might need help as we're all too scared to help anyone." A third chimed in with: "Like a standard day in London then."
Meanwhile, a fourth recounted a personal experience, writing: "This happened to me in Bilbao. Ironically, I spent the rest of my holiday asking strangers if I could use their Google Maps to work out where I was going. Didn't run off though."