Readers' worst scams on holiday Readers sent in their tales of warning in response to our piece on how to avoid scams abroad. The note-switching trick Walking in central Athens at about 4pm, I was approached by a smartly dressed gentleman and asked in fluent English if I had the time. We chatted and ended up in the bar. I bought him a beer and he left to sit with his friends while I was joined by two "ladies" who asked me to buy them a drink, which I declined to do. After two beers I produced a 500 drachma note to pay the woman behind the bar. She took the money, turned her back then immediately turned to me waving a 50 drachma note saying, "This is not enough." I remonstrated but was quickly joined by two "heavies," so I had no option but to leave. Rick Davis, by email