The title is a Spanish term meaning being palmed off with something inferior to what you believe you are receiving – can’t think of the English, equivalent expression.
Tag Archive for euros
A Bit of A Give Away!
by Martin Myall •
A minor was arrested for the forgery and sale of Euro notes via internet. He had announced on a social-media platform. “I’m selling forged banknotes.”
Last Chance Pesetas
by Martin Myall •
On the last day of 2020 the chance to change in your peseta banknotes will have concluded. Until then the only place you can change them is at the Banco de España.
Chiringuitos Upset
by Hugh MacArthur •
The chiringuitos on the Costa Tropical are not happy bunnies over a Guardia Civil warning on their Twitter account about foreign coins being handed over amongst change.
Daylight Robbery
by Duncan Inglis •
Some daylight was stolen… no, hang on, 1 million euros were stolen from a bank in Pontevedra by an employee in charge of debt-collection.