Question 1

What is the "Timeshare Scratch Card Lottery" scam in Torremolinos?

Accepted Answer

Promoters on the seafront promenade and around resort hotel lobbies hand out scratch cards that always reveal a prize — typically a free gift or holiday. To claim it, tourists must attend a property or holiday club presentation. These are high-pressure multi-hour sales pitches for timeshare or points-based holiday schemes with no resale value. Discard any unsolicited scratch card immediately. The free prize is a sales hook — the cost is hours of your holiday under aggressive sales pressure. Legitimate prize draws do not require you to attend a meeting.

Question 2

What is the "Fake Flamenco Show Ticket" scam in Torremolinos?

Accepted Answer

Individuals along La Nogalera and the Calle San Miguel pedestrian strip sell tickets for flamenco shows, boat trips, and nightclub events at inflated prices. The tickets are often counterfeit or for shows that bear no resemblance to what was advertised. Some sellers pose as official tourism representatives with lanyards or printed merchandise. Buy tickets only from venue box offices or your hotel concierge. Ask to see the venue address and verify it independently before purchasing. Ignore street sellers regardless of how official they appear.

Tour & Activity Scams in Torremolinos

Timeshare Scratch Card Lottery

Fake Flamenco Show Ticket

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