People who are heading on holiday this year are being warned about a scam over spilt food or drink.
A travel expert said this is a popular scam, particularly in busy cities, where a stranger will seemingly spill food or drink over you and apologise profusely. As they are wiping the mess off you, one of their partners will be going through your belongings robbing you. By the time they are done, you will still have a stain on your clothing while your pockets may have been emptied.
Travel expert and owner of Hot Tub Lodges, Ilkka Ollikainen said: "If you find someone has spilt something over you in a crowded area, don't let them touch you. While accidents can happen, it's more than likely a ruse to get you to put your guard down so an accomplice can go through your pockets."
