Scam · medium risk · 2026
Taxi scam: Fake Currency Conversion App
Driver shows a phone with inflated 'rate' app to justify EUR/USD demand.
How it works
Driver pulls out phone showing a 'conversion app' with rate 5-10× actual. 'See, that's 200 EUR.'
Where it happens
Card-refusing drivers, after long rides.
Red flags
- Driver shows you a rate on his own phone
- Refuses to use bank/card terminal rate
What to do — during
Use your own XE.com or Google to verify. Pay only in TRY at the actual meter amount.
What to do — after
Photograph the meter + driver's fake app. Report to 153.
Emergency contacts
112 Emergency
Single Turkish emergency line. English available.
Tourism Police
+90 (212) 527-4503 · Sultanahmet
IBB Beyaz Masa
153 · IBB taxi complaint hotline
Full police contacts
FAQ
Source: wanderplate.com