Having been to benny probably 40 times ive been watching from afar for years on the beach front and near the markets on sundays evil bunch of people seen them trying to rob from old folk on scooters and dipping handbags as they have stopped to watch whats going on
Yes David! went to Barcelona in 1995?and it was happening then!never been to benidorm! Beautiful prom andlooks very busy! enjoy the rest of your holiday ☺️👍⛱️🌞
People should be calling out when passing these scams either with cameras filming them or saying ''scammers, scammers don't be fooled'' they are all over London bridge and people have no problem calling them out and moving them on.
The ball and cup? When I was 10 years old, scammers were already doing that in weekend fairs in Hungary and I'm more than 50 now. I know also the whole process , how it works ecc. Be careful, these people can be very persuasive and pushy.
Love Benidorm. For all the undeserved bad press Benidorm gets, they do a wonderful job of keeping the beach pristine. Glorious weather. Believe me, it's not exactly shorts weather here! Have a few hours in Alicante if you have time. You won't regret it. P.S the exact same scam is to be found in Tenerife.
Yeah it’s nice to see a place that knows it runs on tourism and therefore is clearly putting the money back into it in regards of keeping the beaches clean etc. something the Canaries could learn from..
The Pea-men or Potato-men , bunch of crooks, even if you hear them all cheering as if someone has won , the 'winner' is part of the gang, that's to draw unsuspecting holiday makers over to have a go. There's normally 5 or 6 folk 'playing' or watching someone play , again it's all part of the con, all gang members , and normally there's 2 or 3 lookouts hanging around watching for the police too.
Police dont do anything. Its well known. I was filming near one of these scams and the lookout told me no filming. I told him i can film where i like and to fu*k off. Then two more turned up to keep and eye on me. I just laughed at them.
@@MrPhilpalmer4you were lucky there are about 30 or more of them They are NOT SPANISH. When taken to court the say they have no money to oay the fine and 2 police gave spent all day in court with no conviction Do they are not arrested *KEEP WELL AWAY FROM THEM*
First time in Benidorm 33 years ago we watched this from the beach and saw an elderly german tourist being stabbed by them after they took his money out of his wallet they pickpocket as well when they crowd round you.
I nearly got attacked today because I told a young lad it was a scam,where are the police if the tourists stop coming to Benidorm there will be devastated effects on the Spanish peoples job the police need to protect the tourists
When you where asked to move ,was it a guy in black glasses black trousers n chubby with the jumper around his neck , or was it the man in the grey tracksuit standing still a few metres away when you where observing the second scam
It used to be a fishing village, that's true but you're wrong about the name. Beni comes from arab and means sons of, dorm no one is sure what it means, it probably has changed progressively from tormo which means large rock dislodged, probably referring to the island.
Regarding The Pea Scam, My Advice = Don’t Play… But If You Do Then Watch His Hands Very Closely AND When You Are Convinced You Know Where The Pea Is ,, DONT Choose That One,,, Choose One Of The Other 2 Options… It’s 50 / 50 … But Remember He May Have Palmed The Pea And Its Not Under Any Pea.. 14.12.2023. Dublin.
Its the most vulnerable that get caught out its not just the scam do not even stop to watch them the scumbags are in your bags and pockets in an instant
Ball and cup is a scam that one can choose to play or not and happens in almost any big city. Fortunately in Benidorm is very rare violent or bloody crime that is very common in other places in the world.
Anyone who takes part in one of these deserves to loose their money,,,,a fool and his money is soon parted comes to mind,,,4/5 😂there's about 13/14 all together including look outs
They are the pea or potatoe men.the others are lookouts 4 the police and also steal.i talked 2 a couple of old ladies she was just getting her purse out of her bag 1 grabbed it and ran.she had over 300 in holiday money it was there 1st day there.i always avoid them.they also hang around the outdoor market on weds and Sun.plus if out at night keep phone and money in front pockets or leave phone in room.ive been 7 times 3 times on my own I feel safe there 😊
He didn't lose the peak is not under the potato it's in his hand YOU CANNOT WIN ..While you are all standing there your BAGS and pockets are being robbed
Dude - you can see that exact same scam on Westminster Bridge in London any day of the week. One of the oldest tricks in the street hustling book! Everybody knows about it. Are you 12?! ;-)
that was a pretty crap vlog, obviously trying to get ppl in, also you say the crowds are heaving, well thats what I heard, but really theres not a lot of ppl there, a lot of oldies for sure, looks pretty crap really. 2 out of 10 score.
Why are you so scared? Embarrassing. If you watch it closely and slowly you can see how organised they are. There's 1 person at each place police could drive from. They'd get their heads smashed in benidorm is full of muppets
Have you witnessed these scammers? 👇🏼
Seen them loads of times, they're very organised, lookouts/pickpockets everywhere....Best thing to do is stay well away from them
Having been to benny probably 40 times ive been watching from afar for years on the beach front and near the markets on sundays evil bunch of people seen them trying to rob from old folk on scooters and dipping handbags as they have stopped to watch whats going on
Yes David! went to Barcelona in 1995?and it was happening then!never been to benidorm! Beautiful prom andlooks very busy! enjoy the rest of your holiday ☺️👍⛱️🌞
Oh it should be so so on top by now so strange how ppl fall for it and he can't stop you filming by the way
Yes stay away nearly got attacked today because I told a young lad it was a scam don’t know if I will come to Benidorm again
The ball and cup scam was first used in Victorian times, surely there can't be anyone who still doesn't know about this?
Agree how stupid can people be????
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This scam has being going on in Benidorm for at least 25 years
There are even signs along the sea front warning about the pea scam....can't believe people don't know and still fall for this scam!
Honestly, the guy knew he’d been scammed and still put up another €50!
Come on mate, not everyone is as sharp as you.
What sort of dew drop would have a go at this? They deserve to get scammed.
People should be calling out when passing these scams either with cameras filming them or saying ''scammers, scammers don't be fooled'' they are all over London bridge and people have no problem calling them out and moving them on.
Definitely
The ball and cup? When I was 10 years old, scammers were already doing that in weekend fairs in Hungary and I'm more than 50 now.
I know also the whole process , how it works ecc.
Be careful, these people can be very persuasive and pushy.
And aggressive 😮
Love Benidorm. For all the undeserved bad press Benidorm gets, they do a wonderful job of keeping the beach pristine. Glorious weather. Believe me, it's not exactly shorts weather here! Have a few hours in Alicante if you have time. You won't regret it. P.S the exact same scam is to be found in Tenerife.
Yeah it’s nice to see a place that knows it runs on tourism and therefore is clearly putting the money back into it in regards of keeping the beaches clean etc. something the Canaries could learn from..
You've got to be wet behind the ears; semi-drunk or getting on a bit to engage in these throw away money games. 😮
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I'm getting on a bit and we'll aware of this, the stupid people are young😮 God I hope this guy doesn't see any more Spanish people while in spain😢😮
The Pea-men or Potato-men , bunch of crooks, even if you hear them all cheering as if someone has won , the 'winner' is part of the gang, that's to draw unsuspecting holiday makers over to have a go.
There's normally 5 or 6 folk 'playing' or watching someone play , again it's all part of the con, all gang members , and normally there's 2 or 3 lookouts hanging around watching for the police too.
Police dont do anything. Its well known. I was filming near one of these scams and the lookout told me no filming. I told him i can film where i like and to fu*k off. Then two more turned up to keep and eye on me. I just laughed at them.
@@MrPhilpalmer4you were lucky there are about 30 or more of them They are NOT SPANISH. When taken to court the say they have no money to oay the fine and 2 police gave spent all day in court with no conviction Do they are not arrested *KEEP WELL AWAY FROM THEM*
It's too cold at night that's why not many out
Thought as much
First time in Benidorm 33 years ago we watched this from the beach and saw an elderly german tourist being stabbed by them after they took his money out of his wallet they pickpocket as well when they crowd round you.
The easiest way to avoid scammers in Benidorm is don't go to the crap hole in the first place.
It isnt that bad actually.
I nearly got attacked today because I told a young lad it was a scam,where are the police if the tourists stop coming to Benidorm there will be devastated effects on the Spanish peoples job the police need to protect the tourists
A fool & his money are easily parted.
When you where asked to move ,was it a guy in black glasses black trousers n chubby with the jumper around his neck , or was it the man in the grey tracksuit standing still a few metres away when you where observing the second scam
It used to be a sleepy fishing village the name means good sleep 😊
Ahh that makes sense didn’t realise that
It used to be a fishing village, that's true but you're wrong about the name.
Beni comes from arab and means sons of, dorm no one is sure what it means, it probably has changed progressively from tormo which means large rock dislodged, probably referring to the island.
A fool and his/her money are soon parted !!!
Regarding The Pea Scam, My Advice = Don’t Play… But If You Do Then Watch His Hands Very Closely AND When You Are Convinced You Know Where The Pea Is ,, DONT Choose That One,,, Choose One Of The Other 2 Options… It’s 50 / 50 … But Remember He May Have Palmed The Pea And Its Not Under Any Pea.. 14.12.2023. Dublin.
Correction He May Have Palmed The Pea.. And It’s Not Under Any Cup Or Potato. 14.12.2023. Dublin.
Its the most vulnerable that get caught out its not just the scam do not even stop to watch them the scumbags are in your bags and pockets in an instant
Good advice 👍🏻👍🏻
There called the pea man they been doing it for years
People are still falling for it 🤦🏼♂️
The pea is actually a bit of sponge there’s videos on CZcams how it’s done pea men benidorm@@DavidEvansVlogs
Really ?
It's advertised all over the world not to go near the pea scum, if you do it's your money and good luck 🙂
Somehow I had never heard of this scam before
Another variation of three card monty
Not the scammers you gotta beware of its the drunken brits
Ball and cup is a scam that one can choose to play or not and happens in almost any big city.
Fortunately in Benidorm is very rare violent or bloody crime that is very common in other places in the world.
Agree with you
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Anyone who takes part in one of these deserves to loose their money,,,,a fool and his money is soon parted comes to mind,,,4/5 😂there's about 13/14 all together including look outs
Think you’ll find there’s a helluva lot more than 4/5 people involved more like 15/20 believe me
If you haven't got the savvy to realise those thieves are scamming you, you're in big trouble. You're ripe for the picking, stay at home!
They are the pea or potatoe men.the others are lookouts 4 the police and also steal.i talked 2 a couple of old ladies she was just getting her purse out of her bag 1 grabbed it and ran.she had over 300 in holiday money it was there 1st day there.i always avoid them.they also hang around the outdoor market on weds and Sun.plus if out at night keep phone and money in front pockets or leave phone in room.ive been 7 times 3 times on my own I feel safe there 😊
I actually witnessed a friend of mine suckered in to play,,.lost about 80 in five minutes,
Shocking isn’t it!
He didn't lose the peak is not under the potato it's in his hand YOU CANNOT WIN ..While you are all standing there your BAGS and pockets are being robbed
Every one seen this just do not get involved
dont know why your bothering. people always report it and its boring. some people are so stupid. go enjoy your holiday.
The hotel was REBUILT..
You need to go to Girona Street plenty of nightlife there
We did 👍🏻 might upload a video from there soon
What a fool , that’s a old trick
And yet some people still don’t know it!
Gosh !
Dude - you can see that exact same scam on Westminster Bridge in London any day of the week. One of the oldest tricks in the street hustling book! Everybody knows about it. Are you 12?! ;-)
Everybody clearly doesn't know about it , if 'everybody' did the scammers wouldn't be playing it and making a fortune each day , would they !
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how can you never win? its a 2/1 chance but paying evens.
It’s a scam, they don’t allow you to win they move the pea from under the potato before you even bet
Do not give the violin player any money this is a scam as well they do not play it they just pretend too it is a recording
Good to know!
mate this has been a scam forever......anything new?
Far toooooo slow in saying what the scam is.... bye bye!
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that was a pretty crap vlog, obviously trying to get ppl in, also you say the crowds are heaving, well thats what I heard, but really theres not a lot of ppl there, a lot of oldies for sure, looks pretty crap really. 2 out of 10 score.
Don't go to Benidorm
The oldest scam in the book and I fell asleep before he even got to it. Boring video!
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Why are you so scared? Embarrassing. If you watch it closely and slowly you can see how organised they are. There's 1 person at each place police could drive from. They'd get their heads smashed in benidorm is full of muppets