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Read this site about the STREET SCAMS OF BARCELONA. Some of this also applies to Madrid. http://www.jones.tc/barna/scams.html This is essential reading for anyone considering going to Spain. Shawn
"Wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down" - SONG OF SOLOMON, Toni Morrison
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| Posts: 1255 | Location: Richmond, VA but in MADRID now | Registered: 10 February 2002 |  |
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"the man!"
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This stuff is a worldwide phenomenon and all big cities run the risk of scams/muggings/etc... but if you use common sense you will be fine. Barcelona is a great city to visit but there are bad neighborhoods and yes, you can even get mugged in broad daylight if you are in an isolated area. As for the children that swarm their victims, it is by no means limited to Peruvians. I have seen this happen in Granada on one of the streets that leads up to the Alhambra. A Brit lost his camera (which was around his neck) to a little one with a tiny pocket knife that just cut the strap and ran with it while the other tikes felt him up for the wallet and the cash prize. The children (4 or 5 of them) were "Gitanos" (Gypsies). There are a million scams and tricks and the site mentioned by Redwood above should help. Saludos, jer...
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Thanks for adding to this, Jer. Everyone should exercise caution and common sense. People need to sit back and observe their surroundings and not have the attitude of IT CAN'T HAPPEN TO ME. Con artists and pickpockets have been doing this for years. IT IS A PROFESSION for them. Remember that. Be vigilant and alert at all times. Shawn
"Wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down" - SONG OF SOLOMON, Toni Morrison
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- rent or buy a cell phone from me for your stay in spain, more info at 
- already have a cell phone, get a spanish SIM card for it at 
