Series · 2012 · Documentary

Scam City

Name: Scam City
Genre: Documentary, Reality
Rating: 6.5

★6.5 2012 2 Seasons TV-MA

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.

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Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes

Episode 01

Buenos Aires

Oct 17, 2012

Scams involve pick pocketing, clip joints, vice girls and taxi scams. Most prevalent is the counterfeit money scam.

Episode 02

Prague

Oct 24, 2012

Scammers may disguise as beautiful girls, harmless hawkers and friendly taxi drivers.

Episode 03

Rio de Janeiro

Oct 31, 2012

During Carnival time Rio's scammers come out to party (on tourists).

Episode 04

Barcelona

Nov 7, 2012

Creative thieves take what they can from unsuspecting tourists.

Episode 05

Rome

Nov 14, 2012

Woodman uncovers an underworld feeding off the booming tourist scene.

Episode 06

Delhi

Nov 21, 2012

Woodman meets medical 'doctors' who are very happy to treat his 'Delhi belly'.

Episode 07

Istanbul

Nov 28, 2012

The exotic scenery of Istanbul gives a perfect environment for scammers to target vulnerable tourists.

Episode 08

Bangkok

Dec 13, 2012

Woodman uncovers a gem scam that involves a chain of scammers.

Episode 09

Las Vegas

Dec 12, 2012

Tunnel dwellers who live in storm drains do plenty of scamming on the strip of Vegas.

Episode 10

Marrakech

Dec 20, 2012

Marrakech can be maze-like without a guide, however are the guides as genuine as they seem?

About the series

Audience score

★ 6.5 /10

based on 11 votes

Synopsis

DocumentaryReality

Where to watch Scam City

Scam City is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 2 seasons and 20 total episodes, rated 6.5/10 by 11 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Scam City have?

Scam City has 2 seasons with 20 episodes in total.

Is Scam City still on the air?

Scam City has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Scam City?

Scam City airs on National Geographic.

When did Scam City first air?

Scam City first aired on October 17, 2012.