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How to spot a Turkish rug scam
If a stranger 'helpfully' walks you to a 'family' shop, you're already inside a scam.
The Turkish rug industry is mostly legitimate craftsmanship — and the scam version is some of the most polished tourist exploitation in Europe. Here's how the script runs, the precise sentences that should make you walk out, and where to actually buy a rug if you want one.
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The Turkish rug industry is mostly legitimate craftsmanship — and the scam version is some of the most polished tourist exploitation in Europe. Here's how the script runs, the precise sentences that should make you walk out, and where to actually buy a rug if you want one.
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