NYC’s BIGGEST Scams, Scams, and Tourist Traps in 2023 (Times Square and More!)

We’ll be sharing 15 New York City Scams, Scams and Tourist Traps to Avoid in 2023 in Times Square and beyond! 🛒 SHOP our NEW NYC Guide For Your Next Trip: ⭐ CHEAPEST Ways to Book NYC Attractions: 📝 GET your FREE First Timer’s GUIDE to NYC: ✔️ SUPPORT Channel on Patreon: 🎨 Buy NYC Art Prints/Postcards from Adriana’s Shop: ✔️ SUBSCRIBE NOW! DO NOT FORGET! The more the merrier! 🙂 🍕 Buy Me a Pizza: ✈️ FREE TRIP With This Rewards Credit Card: 👕 Buy Some Items (T-Shirts/Hoodies/Coffee Mugs): CONNECT- ✅ VISIT MY WEBSITE: ✅ FOLLOW ME ON IG: ✅ FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER : ✅ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: ✅ FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK: @HereBeBarr 📧 SEND ME AN EMAIL: (Note: I do not offer personal tours of NYC. I only have time to answer business/media inquiries) New York City Scams and Rip-Off Chapter List: 00:00- Introduction 00:18- 1) The Fake Monk Scam 00:43- 2) The CD Guys 01:17- Bonus: Tipping Street Performers 01:58- 3) Costumed Characters 02:30- 4) NYC Hotel Resort Fees 03:13- 5) ATM Scams 04:01- 6) Candy Sales Scams 04:43- 7) Hop-On and Hop-Off Rip-Off? 05:14- 8) Pedicab Rip-Offs 05:38- 9) Broadway Ticket Rip-Offs 06:41- 10) Street Food Scam 07:05- 11) Baggage Tip Hustle 07:46- 12) “Stranded” Local Scam 08:15- 13) The “Drop” Scam 08:48- 14) NYC Airport Pick-Up Scams 09:23- 15) Staten Island Ferry Scam/Battery Park Rip-Off 👋 Shout out to our Highline and High Member: ActionKid , Chelsea Prince, Robin Palmer, Gerome L David, Susie Okimoto, Colten Jordan, Todd Stilphen, Pittsburgh Living, Jennifer Goff, Aimey Tunthasuwatana, Adam Wood, Joe Mann, Mihael Kašnar, Cole, Kevin Lippes, JJ, Martin Hannis, Tom Shaner , and Joe Sutton. 🎥 My Gear: (Support this channel, by purchasing through this affiliate link) Canon M50 (Primary Vlogging Camera): Brevite Backpack (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED): DJi Mavic Pro Drone: CANON G7X MARK II: GO PRO HERO 5: Go Pro Sport Kit /Accessories: Big Joby Tripod: Little Joby Tripod: New Outlander Day Pack (20 L size is great for holding gear): Canon NB-13L Battery Pack: SanDisk Extreme 128GB Flash Memory Card: Skinny Micromuff (important for wind noise): ” More About Here Be Barr” I’m Jon Barr, a former sportscaster turned travel vlogger. If you’re looking for a no-nonsense, highly informative video loaded with useful travel tips, you’ve come to the right place! My vlog is made for the discerning traveler. Subscribe to find out all my travel tips, tricks and secrets that have helped me visit 33 countries. Based in NYC but always on the go. Disclosure: Some of the card links and other products featured on this video are from companies that Jon Barr will earn affiliate commissions or referral bonuses from. Jon Barr is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CreditCards.com. Some offers may no longer be available or expire from the date the video is published. The information in this video is not provided by any of the companies mentioned, and has not been reviewed, approved or endorsed by any of these entities. 🎼 Get 1 Month Free Great Music For Your YouTube Videos:

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