Question 1

What is the "Pickpocketing in the Old Town Lanes" scam in Corfu Town?

Accepted Answer

Pickpocket teams work the narrow lanes of the Corfu Old Town during peak cruise passenger hours, particularly around the Liston promenade and near the fortresses. Keep valuables in front pockets in narrow Old Town lanes. Be alert to unexpected physical contact in crowd bottlenecks.

Question 2

What is the "Olive Oil and Local Product Substitution" scam in Corfu Town?

Accepted Answer

Souvenir shops near the Old Town sell olive oil and kumquat products labelled as Corfu PDO produce that are blended or from elsewhere. The Corfu kumquat is a genuine local speciality with protected designation. Buy kumquat products and olive oil from shops with clearly identified Corfu producer provenance. The Corfu municipal market near the old town has verified local producers.

Question 3

What is the "Counterfeit Goods in the Market" scam in Corfu Town?

Accepted Answer

Market stalls near the Corfu Town new market area sell counterfeit designer goods. Greek customs confiscate counterfeits at border points. Do not purchase from unlicensed vendors. Genuine branded goods are not sold from stalls.

Street Scams in Corfu Town

Pickpocketing in the Old Town Lanes

Olive Oil and Local Product Substitution

Counterfeit Goods in the Market

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