What is a street hustler? How do you avoid being scammed by one? Chances are, as soon as you hit the strip you will be harassed by one. They come in all forms, from the well dressed business man, to the ill-groomed dirty guy lacking a dental plan. They will offer you the sun & the moon for any nightclub in town, and often have stacks of "VIP passes" from every club.
These guys DO NOT work for a club. They will tell you anything to get you to accept their "free passes" for a tip often times to the tune of $5-$30 per person. This is a scam! These passes are FREE, and a marketing tool for clubs on the strip. Do not stop and talk to these guys, they are very smooth, and they will say anything to hustle you for whatever spare cash you have on you.
What to do: The best way to avoid this type of scam is to make arrangements BEFORE you get to Vegas with a reputable club promoter that works directly for the nightclub you wish to visit.
I AGREE! I live in Vegas and Jason is a very sweet, honest guy. It is best to check out the club you want to go to the day or hours before and look for a real employee of the club or a promotor like Jason who actually WORKS for the club. DO NOT talk to those guys one the street trying to sell you free passes.
ReplyDeleteIt is not hard to get into a club out here, Vegas is tourist friendly! Just ask your concierge or talk to the hostess at the club and they can point towards a real promoter who can help you.
-Amber Plaster