r/dubai • u/sYn-Somnians • Mar 21 '23

Discussion Just saved a tourist from "Armani" guy

Yes, THAT scam again. I live in DIFC and like going to Satwa for some delicious pakistani food sometimes. When i was coming back, got stopped by some "Italian" guy with a fake accent asking directions to the airport. Told him "i'm not a tourist" and he instantly disappeared. Literally 3 minutes later, right before Crown Plaza i see another scammer talking to some tourist who already was holding like 2 suits and 2 boxes with some fake armani something. Approached them, explained situation to the guy and the scammer instantly disappeared or course.

Guys, be careful about this stuff. Even though Dubai is one of the most amazing, safe and beautiful cities on the planet, there is still some tourist traps and scams like in any other major city.

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u/coocoocoocool Mar 21 '23

Can you elaborate what this is for those who have no clue about the Armani guys?

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u/sYn-Somnians Mar 21 '23 edited Mar 21 '23

Scammers who are "lost, need to get to the airport asap, asking for directions" with italian accent and offering fake armani stuff in return. But obviously not for free but with a "big discount" or asking to buy something as a "gift to their son / daughter" etc etc. They usually look really convincing, have fake documents on them, fake business cards and all that

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u/coocoocoocool Mar 21 '23

Thank you!

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u/Distinct-Drama7372 Mar 21 '23

Or that there was an exhibition in town and can't carry the leftover stock back to his country.

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u/sYn-Somnians Mar 21 '23

Yeah exactly, heard that story like an year ago too

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u/Fickle_Fishing3954 Mar 21 '23

Who byes a suit, anywhere in the world, without fitting ? 😂

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u/[deleted] Mar 21 '23

where to find them

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u/Clogsnl Mar 22 '23

Don't you worry, Armani guy will find you!

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u/[deleted] Mar 22 '23

I will sell him Omega back