Scam City
S1 · E1IMDB:
6.5
Released
10/17/2012
Duration
0h 0m
Genre
Documentary, Reality
Country
Canada
Cast
N/A
Overview
Scam City is a show which started airing on Travel + Escape in June 2012 which crosses the globe visiting ten of the world’s most popular cities in an effort to expose the darker side of tourism. The host, Conor Woodman, meets with questionable characters ranging from unethical cab drivers to aggressive pimps as he witnesses and experiences the travel experience of parting with personal property and money. He intentionally falls victim to these alleged scammers and says "yes" to every hooker and pocket jeweler in the city, giving up substantial quantities of cash in the process. The show aims to expose the local adaptations of common scams - from pick pockets, expensive cab fares, to bars luring people in with adult entertainment at a high cost. Scam City has also been aired on the National Geographic Channel. In Australia, Scam City is shown on subscription TV channel Nat Geo Adventure, which airs on channel 628 on the Foxtel network.
Scam City
Season 1 · Episode 1IMDB:
6.5Released
10/17/2012
Genre
Documentary, Reality
Cast
N/A
Duration
0h 0m
Country
Canada
Overview
Scam City is a show which started airing on Travel + Escape in June 2012 which crosses the globe visiting ten of the world’s most popular cities in an effort to expose the darker side of tourism. The host, Conor Woodman, meets with questionable characters ranging from unethical cab drivers to aggressive pimps as he witnesses and experiences the travel experience of parting with personal property and money. He intentionally falls victim to these alleged scammers and says "yes" to every hooker and pocket jeweler in the city, giving up substantial quantities of cash in the process. The show aims to expose the local adaptations of common scams - from pick pockets, expensive cab fares, to bars luring people in with adult entertainment at a high cost. Scam City has also been aired on the National Geographic Channel. In Australia, Scam City is shown on subscription TV channel Nat Geo Adventure, which airs on channel 628 on the Foxtel network.
Episodes
EP 1AvailableBuenos Aires
Scams involve pick pocketing, clip joints, vice girls and taxi scams. Most prevalent is the counterfeit money scam.
Buenos Aires
Scams involve pick pocketing, clip joints, vice girls and taxi scams. Most prevalent is the counterfeit money scam.
EP 2AvailablePrague
Scammers may disguise as beautiful girls, harmless hawkers and friendly taxi drivers.
Prague
Scammers may disguise as beautiful girls, harmless hawkers and friendly taxi drivers.
EP 3AvailableRio de Janeiro
During Carnival time Rio's scammers come out to party (on tourists).
Rio de Janeiro
During Carnival time Rio's scammers come out to party (on tourists).
EP 4AvailableBarcelona
Creative thieves take what they can from unsuspecting tourists.
Barcelona
Creative thieves take what they can from unsuspecting tourists.
EP 5AvailableRome
Woodman uncovers an underworld feeding off the booming tourist scene.
Rome
Woodman uncovers an underworld feeding off the booming tourist scene.
EP 6AvailableDelhi
Woodman meets medical 'doctors' who are very happy to treat his 'Delhi belly'.
Delhi
Woodman meets medical 'doctors' who are very happy to treat his 'Delhi belly'.
EP 7AvailableIstanbul
The exotic scenery of Istanbul gives a perfect environment for scammers to target vulnerable tourists.
Istanbul
The exotic scenery of Istanbul gives a perfect environment for scammers to target vulnerable tourists.
EP 8AvailableBangkok
Woodman uncovers a gem scam that involves a chain of scammers.
Bangkok
Woodman uncovers a gem scam that involves a chain of scammers.
EP 9AvailableLas Vegas
Tunnel dwellers who live in storm drains do plenty of scamming on the strip of Vegas.
Las Vegas
Tunnel dwellers who live in storm drains do plenty of scamming on the strip of Vegas.
EP 10AvailableMarrakech
Marrakech can be maze-like without a guide, however are the guides as genuine as they seem?
Marrakech
Marrakech can be maze-like without a guide, however are the guides as genuine as they seem?
