How to avoid travel scams
When we travel, we all like to let our imaginations run wild, explore new things, have new experiences, and disconnect from our typical worries and work.
Sometimes, we even feel like we did when we were children, but this is not always the case; our trip can sometimes become an absolute nightmare due to a scam or scam.
I consider myself a true veteran in this field, having been a victim of thefts, scams, airline troubles, magnetized cards, border problems… boy, have I not been bored. You learn to be more prepared for each situation in the future, but in the moment, you have immense suffering, and sometimes luck plays a crucial role.
As a result, today’s article about “how to avoid travel scams” is not a meaningless list like others you might find on the internet. This is my own recommendation to ensure that you enjoy a trouble-free holiday.
Let’s go!
The Taximeter
If you fly to another country and take a taxi at the airport without inquiring how much a trip to the location where you want to go may cost… you will have to pray… since there are many options that the trip will cost you more than the flight.
ATM robberies
This is especially frequent in Latin America, yet it happens globally. Never withdraw money alone on a quiet street, at night, or alone since it can be like bathing with an open wound in a shark-infested pool in some situations.
Thieves can demand the money you withdrew from the ATM, grab your card and ask for your PIN, or just compel you to withdraw additional money.
Any of these situations, in addition to generating economic hardship, can generate stress and anxiety, ruining your holiday.
The seductresses
This condition is nearly only found in men; I know numerous cases, and it is most common in South America and Eastern Europe.
When a guy is a little drunk at night, one or two attractive ladies approach him in an amicable and “affectionate” manner… The man believes he has flirted, so the girls ask for things. Faces like champagne, they make time with the man to spend more on drinks, but at one point, the women walk to the bathroom and don’t return.
At that point, the victim receives the bill, which is generally total gibberish, and refuses to pay it, until security goons approach and threaten you if you do not pay the amount.
The beggar children
These are mainly groups of beggars that include youngsters, teenagers, or crippled persons who will beg tourists for money or rob them.
These organized gangs usually have a leader who wants revenues from the gang’s youth in exchange for sustenance. He also usually abuses them physically or sexually, and it is normal for him to load them with drugs so that they remain dependent on the boss who gives them.
Usually, they work as a team, with one distracting the visitor and others robbing the most oblivious tourists. When discovered, they frequently try to scare tourists by shouting and being violent.
If you find yourself in this scenario, never stop and display a mighty cold. Always have your money well-kept and a little cash in your pocket so that if you fall into a trap, you only have to give that little money and be able to save some of your money.
Fraudulent document controls
Many nations require us to carry a document identifying us, yet many travelers leave it at the hotel to prevent losing it.
In some tourist destinations, it is possible to encounter a fake (or even actual) police officer who stops visitors on the street, threatens to punish them for not having a document on them, and tries to acquire some form of money bribe in exchange for letting them go.
It is also used by “inspectors” of trams, trains, and other modes of public transportation. They will demand your ticket or state that trying to find the visitor is improper.
That concludes our post on “How to Avoid Travel Scams.” I hope it helps you avoid troubles in the future, but there are many more frauds, some of which are really creative. Have you had any negative experiences on your trip?
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