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Irish Scammers Target Tourists in Barcelona | Dublin News
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- Sep 3, 2026
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Summary
Three Irish scammers are on the run after Spanish police cracked down on their “stranded tourist” hustle in Barcelona—where they’d fake cash emergencies and promise to repay with bogus transfer receipts. Two suspects, including a 31-year-old nabbed in May and a 19-year-old caught last week (who allegedly swindled eight victims and made €13K), have been arrested; the third is still at large, possibly having conned 15 people. The teen even ditched his car near the French border when he realized he was being followed. Authorities warn travelers: never hand over cash or personal info to strangers—and if something feels off, trust your gut. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f105180dec51f35a