UK tourists who visit France and Spain restaurants, cafes and bars 'warned'

UK tourists in France and Spain have been warned over a rise of scams in holiday hotspots - with people who visit bars, restauirants and cafes warned. Data compiled by Quotezone.co.uk found that Spain was one of the worst destinations for tourist scams.

Spain was earmarked as a particular hotspot for scams along with France. According to one travel expert, there are some major "red flags that signal a potential tourist trap" for Brits.

Jason Higgs, the Senior Deals Strategist at Bountii, warned: "One of the telltale signs of a tourist trap is encountering aggressive salespeople who employ high-pressure tactics to persuade travellers to make purchases.

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"Whether it's offering souvenirs, tours, or other services, these salespeople often target tourists in crowded areas and resorts." Busy areas are some of the main spots where scams can occur, according to the expert, who was speaking out ahead of the big summer getaway.

Common tactics deployed by scammers, fraudsters and those looking to "coerce" British holidaymakers and tourists, according to Jason, include salespeople who "might approach you and deal with you when in their establishment".

UK tourists have been warned scams are possible across bars, restaurants, cafés and shops in busy areas. "From creating a sense of urgency to using manipulative sales techniques, these tactics aim to exploit visitors' vulnerability and maximise profits for the vendors," he said.

"If any items do not have a price set out, then you could risk paying far more than the item is worth. "In tourist traps, vendors may not display prices prominently or may provide misleading information about the cost of goods or services," he said.

"Without transparent pricing, travellers may end up paying more than they bargained for." And he warned that tourist traps frequently employ pushy tactics to coerce travellers into making purchases they didn't intend to.