Tips For Avoiding Unfortunate Tourist Scams While Traveling
Travel scams: We all know they exist, and we might not even realize what's happened until it's over. Anything from the age-old pickpockets to modern-day scams, such as elite services and 'special offers' are fair game in today's world. While travel is routine nowadays, there are still scams that travelers should be aware of before packing their bags and jet-setting.
Those who travel often may already be familiar with some of the more well-known scams out there, but here are some that every traveler should know about.
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Using The Crowd For Cover
This is one of the scarier scams that travelers have dealt with because it's not always clear where the thief came from, or how they did what they did. Scammers are known to pickpocket in areas of high tourism - essentially, any place that draws a crowd. The crowds allow them to easily sort through a person's bag in order to find expensive items before disappearing back into the sea of people certain a certain attraction.
Enjoy the sights, but also be aware of the people surrounding and where their hands are.
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The Accidental 'Bump'
A more obvious scam involves a traveler running into someone, which, of course, they will think they did without realizing it. In reality, it's very possible that the scammer intentionally bumped into them in order to grab whatever they can. They could be going for a wallet, expensive watch, jewelry, or even an entire bag. Many travelers don't realize they've been conned until they're searching for the item they've actually had stolen from them. Read More...
