article_snippet: the man also warns visitors that the scammers typically first ask if you speak English so that the scammers can ascertain whether you’re a tourist, as opposed to a French-speaking local.
article_snippet: Peter John, author of Around the World in 80 Scams, covers some of the top cons in his book, and adds in handy advice on how to avoid any trouble.
article_snippet: For many of the scams, his believes the best advice is simply to walk away.
highlights_snippet: In heavy-traffic areas, like along the river Seine, scammers prey on tourists .
  
highlights_snippet: One man recorded One man entire interaction, angering the scammer immensely .