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Seven Classic Travel Scams to Avoid - HowYouCanFlyFree!

Seven Classic Travel Scams to Avoid

Sign in Quito, Ecuador
Sign in Quito, Ecuador

When you are traveling you are in unfamiliar locations and situations, surrounded by people you do not know, and often in a hurry. That is part of what makes these classic scams so effective.

The author of this blog post has given them names:

  • You dropped your wallet
  • Say cheese
  • Do unto others
  • It’s in the bag
  • Friendship bracelets
  • The hotel welcome
  • Taxi turmoil

http://www.travelmarketreport.com/articles/Seven-Classic-Travel-Scams-That-Can-Be-Avoided

There are other scams, of course, and if you travel you will encounter them at some point. I’ve been very lucky so far in avoiding loss, but am aware that could change at any time while traveling.

My best advice is to make a photocopy of the information page of your passport, keep a spare credit card and some cash somewhere other than your purse or wallet, and (men) keep your wallet somewhere other than your back pocket.