Originally Posted by
Jaimito Cartero
This seems a bit harsh, on your part. I've been to 49 out of 50 states, and rarely have experienced any type of ripoffs in the US. They exist certainly, but aren't prevalent like some countries.
Pan Handlers are the problem I encountered in San Francisco. Hit by 3 in a row near Union Square. Was waiting for a Cable Car to go back to Hotel but jumped a cab to get away.
Getting off the plane at TBIT was accosted by the Charity Scammers as soon as we left the terminal.
Back in 2004 was pan handled by a Black couple in the old Boardwalk Casino while wife was in the Internet Cafe. Security came but not before I was $10 poorer.