While traveling, it is easy to become a victim of scammers, as you are in an unfamiliar place, do not know customs and mentality. This is what deceivers rely on, who use fairly popular tourist traps. It is worth knowing them.
Instructions
Step 1
Photos with a camel. Those who were in Egypt noticed Egyptians with camels standing near the pyramids in Cairo. In most cases, camel photography is a common tourist trap. Sitting on a camel on your own, you will no longer be able to descend until you pay quite a lot of money. An animal several meters high will stand until the owner orders him to go down, and he will do this only after you pay.
Step 2
Pizza delivery. Even in the most prestigious hotels, scammers offer a service: pizza delivery. The client places an order, dictating his credit card number over the phone, after which the fraudster uses your money. You always need to make sure that the pizza delivery company is really real, this information can be clarified at the reception. There are quite a few such fraudulent services: for example, scammers can call, introduce themselves as hotel employees and demand a credit card number.
Step 3
Street musicians. In some tourist spots, you can find a crowd of musicians who make you buy a demo disc. They give you the disc right in your hands, but they do not take it away, insisting that you give money. Such people can even accuse you of stealing, they act in groups. Under strong pressure, you can get confused and you have to part with a certain amount. The best option is to put the disc on the ground and just walk away. It is very common for such musicians to meet in New York in Times Square.
Step 4
Fake child. This trap is very common in Europe. A gypsy woman carries a child in her arms, throws it to get your attention. When you are distracted, her accomplice, an ordinary little child, skillfully steals money, valuables, and your phone from you. You need to keep valuables away so that it is difficult to get them. This can be the inside of your garment, an inside pocket, or a bag that is tightly pressed against your body. Pickpockets try to get attention by distracting you. Therefore, it is worth considering.
Step 5
Free massage while lying on the beach. You can fall prey to scam massage therapists who offer free massage. This is done very persistently, this massage is practically imposed on you for free. After the procedure is done, money is demanded from you. The scammer won't stop pestering you until you pay. Remember that free cheese is only in a mousetrap, hardly anyone will offer services unselfishly, especially in such poor countries as Egypt. It is worth giving up the massage before it starts, otherwise it will be too late later.
Step 6
Pickpockets in the crowd. South America is known for its turbulent pedestrian flows and narrow passages. Property is often parted here, especially by tourists. Usually strong men wield, who pinch you so that you are not able to move freely in a dense stream, and then search your pockets, bags absolutely unnoticed. Therefore, take routes in less densely populated areas, avoid the city center.
Step 7
Disappearing baggage. In some countries, you may encounter taxi scammers. They are very kind to offer to help you with your luggage, but they leave very quickly before you can understand, while taking your bags. It is best to avoid any offers of assistance from the driver just in case. If you have a lot of bags and cannot fit everything in the backseat where you can track them, write down the taxi number and other available information. In the event of a theft, you can contact the police. Very often inexperienced tourists are faced with similar cases of fraud in Las Vegas.
Step 8
Bad cop. This type of fraud is common in many countries. A person in the uniform of a police officer may come up to you and demand your documents. And when you take out a wallet with documents, it will grab it and hide. It is better to immediately inquire about the type of police cars and uniforms before traveling to the country, as well as ask for a badge or ID from a police officer.
