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YouTuber uses worthless currency to trick notorious Paris street scammers
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YouTuber uses worthless currency to trick notorious Paris street scammers

Mark Frauenfelder
Nov 09, 2024
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Paris street scammer (Honest Guide/YouTube)

The Honest Guide YouTubers, known for their tips and advice for people visiting Prague, traveled to Paris to reveal the "cups and ball" scammers who target tourists around landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Sacré-Cœur Basilica.

The cups and ball scam operates with multiple individuals working together, using in…

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