By Andrew Atkinson
The National Policia and local police have flagged up warnings of ‘scammers’ – out to steal personal items – in the wake of bars and restaurants reopening amid COVID-19 easing of restrictions.
Across Spain, from Benidorm to Benijofar, amongst Alicante Regional areas, scammers are once again approaching diners to purchase items. Arrests by the National Policia have been made.
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Scammers include approaching diners, simulating they cannot speak, or hear, placing what appears to be official documentations, with the hope of receiving a donation.
It has been known, when they return to collect their items from diners’ tables, they also ‘lift’ personal belongings – including handbags and mobile phones.
Scammers have been active within Los Montesinos – where handbags were stolen from the back of a chair – Benijofar, San Miguel and throughout Torrevieja, amongst other provinces, both prior to and since the COVID-19 lockdown.
Scammers are also active along the promenade in Torrevieja.