A British expat living in Benidorm has issued an urgent warning to tourists about a new sunbed scam operating on the beach. Harry Poulton, who posts on TikTok as @harrytokky, urged holidaymakers to 'listen up' as he exposed the trick, which he described as a 'very silly scam' that is 'easily done' if you're unaware.
In a video, Harry explained that sunbeds on the popular beach cost €6 (£5.22) and that visitors must ensure they are paying the real sunbed inspectors. He warned that scammers approach tourists offering to take payment, but fail to provide a receipt. 'You've got to make sure that they are the real sunbed inspectors. Now, when you're paying, they will give you a ticket. If they don't give you a ticket, you are being scammed,' he said.
Harry stressed the importance of getting a ticket, as without one, tourists could face a fine or be forced to pay again when the genuine inspector comes around. He acknowledged that while it is 'only a small amount of money,' it can add up while on holiday, and warned: 'You don't want to be paying twice for sunbeds to some random stranger on the Benidorm beach, who is taking advantage of your hard-earned cash.'
The TikToker confessed that he himself would likely fall for the scam, saying: 'I would probably fall for it.' One commenter noted that the scam had been featured in an episode of the TV show Benidorm, though another pointed out that not everyone has seen the programme.
In a separate video, Harry also highlighted just how crowded Benidorm has become, claiming there was 'nowhere to go' due to the sheer number of holidaymakers flocking to the beachfront.
