WARNING - Avoid this Scam. The Peamen of Benidorm.

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Walking along Levante Beach earlier today and couldn't resist filming the Peamen in action. One of their "audience", didn't like the idea of being filmed.
Always need to beware of this scam, as it also has a few pickpockets in the “audience”.
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@dathyr1 7 ай бұрын

Yes, anyone interacting with this kind of street scammer is their own fault for doing so. Just ignore them if they try to approach you, even if they are persistant.

@fjb4932 6 ай бұрын

dathryr1, " . . .even if they are persistent. " No. Even MORE if they are persistent ! ☆

@davidleavy2016 3 жыл бұрын

It always amazes me that local people think that because you are on holiday that you left your brain at home.

@jenga111 Жыл бұрын

i doubt they are locals, probably eastern europeans.

@teclo1057 Жыл бұрын

most people have no brain to lose

@szili76 10 ай бұрын

Some people do

@bartrandsnappy 9 ай бұрын

They’re not locals but no shortage of idiots happy to fall for this well rehearsed crime!

@Schadenfreude.. 8 ай бұрын

Moat tourists are dunces

@therichtershow Жыл бұрын

thanks for creating awareness! this is partially the reason why some people don't come back to some tourist areas

@KenFagan Жыл бұрын

Always try to capture this kind of scam, as you say to raise the awareness for the public.

@jaylamb477 7 ай бұрын

It’s been going on for years, can’t believe anyone falls for this scam.

@stephenomara1109 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe there are mugs out there who stand for this it’s been going on for many years all over the world in various forms and yet people still fall for it

@davek2276 2 жыл бұрын

Used to be rife in Tenerife. Romanians. Havn't seen them in years though. They were nasty bastids too. Maybe moved on along with the TimeShare touts. Funny how the guys playing and observing the game suddenly became aggressors.

@jdc6163 Жыл бұрын

My husband now falls for every scam. He had a severe head injury 4 years ago and since then he has become an easy mark for pick pockets and con artists. It effects our whole family. I try to protect my husband.

@paulsz6194 Жыл бұрын

I would have kicked it over and done a runner!

@gabyspan940 Жыл бұрын

@@davek2276 you meant gypsies with romainian passport.... those are not romainians, its an ethnic group found in a lot of countries that entail in this sort of behaviour

@davidhughes7753 6 ай бұрын

The tubby woman sounded like Consuela off Family Guy… “Noooooo, noooooo, nooooooo. Mr Peter, he no in”!

@joeconrad3828 Жыл бұрын

The Shell Game? LOL. 1923 called. They want their con game back.

@blackstriker7718 8 ай бұрын

It's sad because that game really used to be something important and fun in Spain, but corruption and crisis came, and it ended up beeing this way

@gratefulforeverything4791 2 жыл бұрын

SHE DONT WANT YOU TO FILM THE MODUS SCAM THIER DOING. IF YOU HAVEN'T NOTICE THEY WORK AS A GROUP. YIKES! CHECK OUT THAT DUDE WITH WHITE PAJAMAS, WAS ABOUT TO SNATCH THE CAMERA. YET THE JACKASS WOMEN WENT AHEAD OF HIM. GROSS I HATE FREAKING SCAMMERS! TRULY HATE THOSE TYPE OF PEOPLE.

@steelcityowl1 2 жыл бұрын

STOP SHOUTING

@gratefulforeverything4791 2 жыл бұрын

@@steelcityowl1 SHOT UP NUMBNUTS!

@KenFagan Жыл бұрын

I didn't give her the option.

@ubiquitousdiabolus Жыл бұрын

Best thing to do is very loudly act like a victim. "Stop! Don't try to stab me! Don't attack me! Look out everybody, we have a violent criminal here!"

@hemtet5500 11 ай бұрын

I promise you if I was in charge this would disappear overnight

@wordreet 6 ай бұрын

Oh I dunno, the beach and the sea looks genuine to me. That's all I need.

@derekferguson2328 3 жыл бұрын

The local police know who all these rats are but do nothing about it because their attitude is " it's only tourists who are being ripped off.

@catbreath007 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure the cops are getting back handers to turn a blind eye to it, it's been going on for years & yet they still have no fear of being caught 😳

@danjackson2014 2 жыл бұрын

You are both wrong here.... The police are constantly chasing these guys, but it's very dificult to prosecute these crimes,as they have to actually catch them with a victims money or no crime has been comited, and if they do get caught the amount is 50€ and its classed as a petty crime and at best get off with a caution and are back at it the next day. Its a difficult situation for everybody, and we all want these poeple gone but it's almost imposible, they are all Spanish gypsies, and the locals hate them aswell

@stephenomara1109 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t think police do nothing that wouldn’t be good for tourism their lifeline

@craiglancaster1882 Жыл бұрын

Totally wrong. It comes under petty theft crime

@tdinnes5602 Жыл бұрын

not hard to catch them , go undercover. stenghen the laws, crime is rife out there

@joannalane9528 3 жыл бұрын

Avoid at all costs

@Kraliezec Жыл бұрын

If she touches you, you can break her nose in self defense.

@richardbrown1189 2 ай бұрын

This con has been around for hundreds of years. But there are still new people coming along who are taken in by it.

@gorsmy 3 жыл бұрын

The police fine them on a daily basis

@steview9899 Жыл бұрын

I've never heard of any of them ever being fined. The police can only charge them if they are found to have over a certain amount of money on them , but they dish it out between all the team members throughout the day to prevent that happening.

@centerice Жыл бұрын

The police cannot collect any money, so they really are never fined. If by "fine" you mean "request a personal contribution" in cash to the police force, that might be true.

@Bulvan123 8 ай бұрын

It says a lot about a country, govt and people whether they allow this or not.

@michaelyates5976 8 ай бұрын

The barbaric bull fighting says a lot about the above mentioned.

@olimpusm 4 ай бұрын

The same in London, another barbaric country kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fd9hoJxet7OmmHk.html

@TonnyWen 10 күн бұрын

It's heartbreaking to see someone get scammed. I heard that an old man got scammed out of hundreds of euros. The police should be dispatched.

@barmyneddy1789 2 жыл бұрын

I’d say that’s assault. Did you report it to the police and was any action taken?

@janicecollis620 3 жыл бұрын

They dont like people taking pics or filming incase they pass them on 2 police as evidence

@stormytempest6521 2 жыл бұрын

RATS.

@patricksmith1652 Жыл бұрын

Was in benidorm last week, booted their table all across the promenade each day for six days and told them to go get a job. They don't like me. Try it it's therapeutic!!!

@KenFagan Жыл бұрын

Seems like a great idea.

@namcat53 8 ай бұрын

Well done and inspiring!

@westminsterpromotion 4 ай бұрын

You were very lucky? We saw some very fit guys get done over by this group and the police got involved and nearly arrested the guys and not the SCUM BAGS doing the 3 card monte/pee scam

@dalewilliams8001 6 ай бұрын

She does want to be exposed while they are scamming people. That tells you much.

6 ай бұрын

Kinda funny how she went in from the angle while seconds before she was engaged in the game, plus calls you “maricón” in a flowing accent, 😂. I agree with the other comments that they are of a common nomadic, ethnic group that hail from the east whose modus operandi are scams 😊, thanks for the material, be safe 😀

@KenFagan 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment regarding the material. Always try to catch the scammers whenever I can.

@garyshaw2215 10 ай бұрын

Police aren't bothered. It would be easy to stop them with plain clothes Officers and give them jail time. We've been to Benidorm many times and you can spot the look-outs .just arrest them

@topkho 2 жыл бұрын

What’s your camera? Quality is really good!

@KenFagan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. The camera used in this video was the GoPro Hero 7 on the Karma Grip for stabilisation.

@davidhughes7753 6 ай бұрын

When they have a gang filtered about, you know they are on some good money!

@dennisorawe835 6 ай бұрын

A fool and their money are soon separated

@_juan.joao_ Жыл бұрын

I think she called you "maricón" which actually is not a kind word to say to somebody...

@hannecatton2179 3 ай бұрын

The oldest trick in the book. Saw this scam in London in 1976. Who falls for this ! ?

@f.jgouda810 3 күн бұрын

Also : Don't even go to look at them..Pick pockets in the crowd

@jimcazador6057 Жыл бұрын

These are Roma gypsies, not Spaniards, The Police tell you to avoid them at your own risk.

@earlgreco8636 2 жыл бұрын

Can anybody explain to me what just happened? All I saw is a lady chasing someone with a bottle of water.

@aminaaminova4449 2 жыл бұрын

the guy is scamming actually people who are trying to guess where is the stone( or whatever) and the woman who is from his team or I woud better say his gang) is impeding the persоn who was filming, as it might be an evidence of the scam,of the crime.

@christinebeames712 6 ай бұрын

They also pock pockets whilst you are watching

@TheTolz0 8 ай бұрын

Funny...half the people there were involved. She saw the camera and she gave the orders...hilarious!

@commonman131 2 ай бұрын

Me and the wife usually go in spring or autumn it's less crowded and the weather pretty good. Some of rowdy bar are not open until it gets near summer. There still plenty to see and do a lot of people who are like us and retired but you can still have fun and it's still cheap.

@KenFagan 2 ай бұрын

We normally go in January for a couple of weeks. As you said usually a bit quieter ,but still plenty to see.

@rainbowboa100 6 ай бұрын

anybody that doesn't know about the oldest scam in the book, deserves what they get!

@randyearles1634 Ай бұрын

just a note.. its rarely just 1 person, they operate in groups of 3/4. so what looks like a bystander is an actually an accomplice.

@KenFagan Ай бұрын

Don't forget that they usually have a few 'Spotters' around the area.

@juliaatkinson4012 3 ай бұрын

This scam is ANCIENT! I have no sympathy for anyone daft enough to fall for it.

@commonman131 2 ай бұрын

That's the treatment you get from the pea man gang. Usually four people with one of playing and winning while the others keep cameras away and watching for the police.

@wonton8983 7 ай бұрын

Should take my Pitbull, he will know where the balls gone. Fetch!

@bartonseagrave9605 2 жыл бұрын

Meanwhile the Police are in the Station relaxing, you are only the public so do not matter.

@SteveSmith-zz4ih Жыл бұрын

She was in on the scam, look at her ducking around to the side when she see's the camera.

@KenFagan Жыл бұрын

As are all the others gathered around the box. They want to get a larger crowd so as to make it look legitimate. The gangs also usually have pickpockets in their teams, always walk away and don't get involved.

@G4LCTC 6 ай бұрын

This scam is old and almost obvious, yet people still fall for it, just like politics and statism.

@philipmorris3684 Жыл бұрын

How anyone can fall for this is beyond me it's obvious it's a scam, I have been to benidorm on holiday and when I get approached by scam artists I just ignore them and keep walking .

@KenFagan Жыл бұрын

Usually the best way of dealing with them

@John-ob7dh 11 ай бұрын

I have done that in Istanbul. I treat them like they don't exist.if they get a response off u then u r in trouble .

@mortenchristiansen4331 6 ай бұрын

At 0:36 Ma Baker finds out she is being filmed!

@gr83172 19 күн бұрын

Just walk on. Leave him to cheat himself or his accomplices.

@StamperWendy 6 ай бұрын

So, she tried to stop him! Gee, what could be the problem?

@darrinmcneill534 6 ай бұрын

Look how many minders they’ve got

@francoiseruiz9623 6 ай бұрын

Et cette femme qui insulte !!! 😡😡

@bertrach 4 ай бұрын

Its a two armed bandit.

@OL-dd8ij 12 күн бұрын

What a shame people let it happen.

@liamnaughton9505 11 ай бұрын

Well, if you don’t pick the one you think it is, you have a 50% chance of winning

@KenFagan 11 ай бұрын

Nice Logic.

@FenerBahce-vy9xx 10 ай бұрын

No, you haven’t! All of ‚em are „empty“

@lugo_9969 6 ай бұрын

All are empty, and the men fill the revealed one just before they reveal it.

@littlenemo14 7 ай бұрын

I just completely ignore anyone who approaches me except bar staff etc.

@wonton8983 7 ай бұрын

Always wary, I got ripped off at a fairground as a kid. The Carny counted out my change in his hand, unbeknown, he had cupped a coin or two in his hand as he tipped the coins out into my hand.

@cryptozoomauler5505 6 ай бұрын

I guess the woman was with the scammer? But this doesn't give a very close view of what's going on..

@stephenbroad3008 3 жыл бұрын

Find the lady

@shauncorless8965 6 ай бұрын

You dont have to go abroad ,,just go Westminster bridge there all doing it ,,and police dont bother 😮

@maxbacon4828 2 жыл бұрын

I dont think much of the promenade, at 0.20 there is a 4 ft drop onto the beach below and no railing . Does this comply with EU public safety regs.?.

@KenFagan Жыл бұрын

Probably not

@andyc7666 6 ай бұрын

Maybe you should pose as an EU safety officer and close them down and quote an obscure law that they haven't heard of. That would be funny

@albundy3696 7 ай бұрын

you see how many people involve with that guy surround him , even you win will get nothing he will tkae the money and run away .

@hankgonzales5048 2 жыл бұрын

Next time carry some fart spray and send it here way, I think it’s good repellent~

@vasco35 Жыл бұрын

🤣

@moneymakerbanditsports8423 6 ай бұрын

I Am For One and Done Laws You like to Scam People One and Done 5 yrs in Prison for First Offense 10 yrs in Prison for Second Offense. #ProblemSolved

@wendyzazgad4418 3 ай бұрын

Can’t believe this is still going on the tall guy on the right of the pea man nearly attacked me today March 2024 because I told a young lad it was a scam

@KenFagan 3 ай бұрын

It's always the same people, so surprised they don't just get picked up off the streets by the police.

@rodwilkins1614 7 ай бұрын

Duh, and don't leave your phone in your open backpack.

@coycoy75basualdo 7 ай бұрын

Where is it???

@KenFagan 7 ай бұрын

On Levante Beach Front, Benidorm

@joepullen1050 Жыл бұрын

Shout Bandidos Call policies,, policies 😎

@airbornesoldier8104 6 ай бұрын

People are such mugs

@davidkai2694 4 жыл бұрын

She didn't want to be filmed I wonder why you wasn't in her face with the camera some people strange

@KenFagan 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, not as though she was part of the con team was it!!!

@janicecollis620 3 жыл бұрын

Wen I was there last time Nov 2019 they were near other market entrance because it's shut Sundays and we were having food outside the bar and they stuck the cardboard round corner and I said if I didn't need walking sticks I'd go and set fire 2 it lol