There are many cities around the world with a reputation for scams and fraud. This by no means degrades the overall reputation of these cities. It’s just that these cities attract scammers, often due to the cities being popular destinations for tourists, one of the most common targets for fraudsters. New York and New Orleans are known as places to be wary of scammers. In Europe, Paris and Amsterdam are well-known cities for scams.
But what it comes down to is always staying on guard when you’re in an unfamiliar place or when a deal seems too good to be true.