Prague's Honest Guide taken to court after exposing restaurant tourist scam
Influencer Janek Rubeš uncovered how a Prague 1 restaurant was unfairly giving bottled beer to customers and charging over CZK 300 for the privilege.
Massages, marijuana, and mayhem on the Royal Route: How Prague is responding
In-your-face displays of tourist traps and questionable outlets dominate the Czech capital's most touristic path, raising questions about integrity.
A newspaper for CZK 900? 'Red umbrella' vendors are back in Prague 1
Usually patrolling the Old Town or Wenceslas Square, the salespeople have exploited a loophole that allows them to sell (expensive) bus tours to tourists.
Prague's Honest Guide spots taxi scam live, saves tourists with police help
Two tourists were nearly scammed by a taxi driver in Prague's city center, but local YouTubers and police helped them get their money back.
Booking a holiday stay? Watch out for scammers, say Czech police
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A new wave of online fraud is targeting booking short-term rentals and hotel reservations. Here's what to watch out for.
Scammers are increasingly targeting job seekers in Czechia
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Being asked to pay for a job placement or give bank account information is a red flag; here's how to confirm legitimate agencies.
Czech insurer VZP warns clients of worrying new WhatsApp scam
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The head of VZP's security department says the new scam is 'sophisticated' and tells people to block suspicious senders.
EXCLUSIVE: The Honest Guide on tourist traps, overtourism, and favorite Prague spots to visit
Prague influencer Janek Rubeš sat down with Expats.cz to give his candid views on the state of tourism in the capital – from scams to hidden gems.
ASK AN EXPERT: How to avoid getting scammed when booking holiday travel plans
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We asked an agency that specializes in booking packages from Czechia to several holiday destinations how to avoid getting ripped off.
Scams targeting foreigners are on the rise in Czechia – here's what you need to know
Foreigners have seen an upsurge in scam attempts, with people posing as the Czech police, Tax Office, or the Czech Post. We advise you on how to stay safe.
SCAM ALERT: Beware of Euronet ATMs' hidden extra charge
High transaction fees aside, the Honest Guide has revealed how this company makes money from unsuspecting consumers.
Report: Czechia is world's sixth-most vulnerable country for dating scams
Residents of the Czech Republic are among the world's most vulnerable to falling prey to dating scams, according to a new report by antivirus company Gen.
Prague police detain foreign students accused of fraud, money laundering
Police in Prague have arrested a group of 10 students accused of running an organized online scam and laundering its proceeds.
