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Warning for tourists as ‘classic’ scam makes a comeback on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Last updated: April 25, 2025 12:05 pm
Laurence Dollimore
Published: April 25, 2025
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Alleged bird poo scammer on the Costa del Sol, while right, kit belonging to another bird poo con artist who was arrested last year
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British tourists are sounding the alarm over a classic con that is making a comeback in Spain. 

Susan Parker became the latest victim of the so-called ‘bird poo scam’ during a holiday on the Costa del Sol this week. 

The Brit was walking in the resort of Estepona with her husband when they suddenly felt something splash onto their clothes. 

‘We thought a bird had pood on us,’ recalled Susan.

‘A small south Asian man, possibly Chinese, with a white hat and rucksack came to our aid wiping us down with tissues and a bottle of water. 

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The kit belonging to a ‘bird poo scammer’ who was arrested on the Costa del Sol last year, featuring biscuits he chewed up and spat on holidaymakers

‘We only realised he’d stolen my purse out of my bag when BOI rang about a suspicious transaction. 

‘He obviously sprayed us… and then rushed to our aid to rob us… we have frozen our cards but he’d used them a number of times with contactless in Carrefour, €200 in total, and took our driving licences.’ 

Fellow victims shared a photo of the alleged fraudster on an Estepona Facebook forum, claiming they had also fallen prey to the con. 

Susan wrote beneath the picture: ‘That’s him!’ 

One Brit claimed: ‘He’s been doing that for ages around the coast, report to the police they’ll know who it is.’ 

Another said: ‘Exactly the same thing happened to n elderly gentleman in Estepona town centre last week.’ 

One warned: ‘Tis the season. I just hate this but once Easter comes around the thieves are here for the rest of the summer. Don’t leave anything in your car either.’ 

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Alleged bird poo scammer operating on the Costa del Sol

The Spanish Eye has contacted Susan and Estepona police for comment. 

Last year, a 56-year-old man was arrested for carrying out the same scam in the nearby resort of Benalmadena. 

The master thief, who had a variety of disguises, would carry biscuits in his bum bag, which he would chew up into a mush before throwing the mixture at his victims. 

He would then play the part of a helpful passerby while picking their pockets. 

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