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A shopping trap in San Diego
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Beware of...: PIZZA DELIVERY SCAM TARGET TOURISTS
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  • Updated By zikates on July 30, 2004
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  • Beware of... - San Diego
    by zikates
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    We stayed at a hotel in Chula Vista, CA for 3 nights. Each day we received a flyer under the door for a local pizza joint called HARBOR PIZZA. When we called for the pizza they answered "What Hotel are you staying at?" and then delivered the MOST HORRIBLE PIZZA I have ever tasted. The special we ordered came with a salad and breadsticks w/cheese. Well the breadsticks had no cheese and the salad was merely lettuce and a tomato wedge, without dressing. The delivery driver claimed not to have change for a $20 (our total was $16) so we let that slide. After the driver was gone we tried to call to complain. The pizza joint was not a legitimate business...the employees would not let us speak to a manger, they would not provide us with their names, or thier street address. The hotel where we were staying was aware of this scam but had been unable to stop the scammers from distributing the flyers to the rooms. We trashed the pizza, choked up the loss of $20 bucks, and ordered Domino's. BE CAREFUL. They flyer was a very elaborate, well prepared and professional looking advertisement. The menu selection was extensive and it looked legitimate. The prices looked reasonable and on-target. DON'T BE SCAMMED. The hotel later informed us that there are several of these operations around town working out of their garages and targeting hotel guests!

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    Beware of...: A SHOPPING TRAP
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  • By sabsi on June 14, 2005
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    A shopping trap in San Diego
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    Be careful! When entering this shop you won't get out again without having bought anything! After 3 minutes in here I had realised already that we would never be able to leave this shop without a bag. The helpful shopping assistant ladies here showed us almost the whole shop, brought us bottles of smelly shower gels and soaps and didn't stop talking even though we were dying laughing already. Even when I made a complete fool out of myself by pouring half a bottle of raspberry lotion on my arm and not being able to get rid of it they didn't stop smiling and suggesting products. In the end we quickly bought something and escaped crying. Outside of the shop we collapsed laughing. Everytime I wash my hands now with the coconut lime soap I bought there I have a big smile on my face thinking of how we were "raped" at Bath and Body Works at Horton Plaza.

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    Beware of...: Neighborhoods to avoid
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  • By marcmalano on June 11, 2004
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  • Beware of... - San Diego
    by marcmalano
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    Driving around San Diego, the only neighborhood that seems rather unsafe and should be avoided is National City...located between downtown and Chula Vista.

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    Beware of...: Costs . . .
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  • Updated By acemj on January 18, 2006
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    If you fall in love with San Diego (and you will) and you're thinking about moving here, beware of sticker shock. This place sure isn't cheap. Homes start at around $300,000 and up. Way up!

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    Beware of...: Avoid the industrial part of...
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  • By SNICK on August 26, 2002
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  • Avoid the industrial part of downtown San Diego if you can. It's dangerous at night, and for God's sake, if you're a tourist, why in the blue hell would you find yourself there in the first place?

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    Beware of...: watch out for mexican...
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  • Updated By skreno on August 25, 2002
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  • watch out for mexican restaurants offering Fish tacos,beans,&rice for $1.29. what you get is a frozen fishstick w/ coleslaw wrapped in a tortilla. I fell for this myself. what can I say, I'm a dumbass.

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    Beware of...: Due to the current crisis...
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  • By spartan on August 24, 2002
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  • Beware of... - San Diego
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    Due to the current crisis affecting the world, it is prudent for you to be aware of your surroundings wherever and whenever you travel. If you plan on going to a game at Qualcomm Stadium, be prepared for lines, security checks, police and for your bags to be searched. Plan on getting to the stadium early if you want to catch the start of the games.

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    Beware of...: This is a big city, with lots...
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  • By KristinaLMF on August 24, 2002
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  • This is a big city, with lots of crowds including locals, tourists, and many men from the various military bases so be aware of your surroundings. You must also be patient at times.


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    Beware of...: Vagrants
  • By toddakiyama on July 22, 2007
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  • Vagrants asking for change or selling drugs!!! - San Diego
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    *Walking from the hotel to Gastown area we passed quite a few vagrants *They didn't seem dangerous at all, but many of them would ask for money or would offer illegal substances for sale *It is best to ignor them and not even reply or talk to them


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    Beware of...: Unemployed stealing your stuff
  • By miclev21 on July 7, 2005
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  • Do not leave your stuff unattended for very long; always lock your belongings. People will steal anything, beach chairs, towels, bikes, etc. ALWAYS LOCK YOUR BIKE WITH A GOOD/GREAT/EXPENSIVE lock.

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