In this look at popular scams and rip-offs in Russia, it’s really time to give ‘official’ criminals a turn, rather than the criminal ‘officials’ – who’ve had more than their fair share so far. You’ll probably find the...
Last week we took a look at an initial scattering of scams and hustles – mostly instigated by those in positions of authority. Well, there are plenty more where those came from, and we haven’t even started with the ‘official’ criminals! As stated...
There are quite a few ways that the unscrupulous – or downright corrupt – can separate you from your personal property. Unfortunately, some visitors to Russia have discovered that the line between overt criminality and suited officialdom is in fact more of a...