Ten popular tourist Scams Bashny.Net

"What tricks do not go fraudsters to deprive him of the tourist money. And in different countries developed their criminal schemes. Booked - forearmed: to avoid becoming a victim of a rogue, you need to know about these methods advance. "

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Vietnam
Many tourists travel to Vietnam by buses. Moreover foreigners usually prefer the company of Sinh Tourist, has an excellent service. Knowing this, some firms are selling their tickets as if on behalf of the company. However, sometimes it is even worse: instead of these tickets visitors are often handed fakes, which you generally will not go away. Fakes can give in quite decent places - at bus stops, or even in your hotel (because criminals often collude with hoteliers). In order not to suffer from such scams, always purchase tickets on the website of the bus company or the offices of the carrier.





Bali
In the vicinity of the temples in Bali are usually inhabited by many monkeys. These agile animals in the blink of an eye can void your camera, mobile phone, wallet and other valuables. Do not think they do it on their own. As a rule, trained animals. They are easy to give the stolen local "trainers" who then return all of you, asking for help with a small tip is usually $ 3-4. So in places very hard to keep their belongings and wear a bag over his shoulder to the monkey could not disrupt it.



New York
The "Big Apple" in Times Square deception guests often engage benchmarks. Musician offers totally free to meet with his music and slips you the CD-ROM. He is very kind and ready to give up not only records but also leave his autograph. Once the disc is in your hands, the young man tells you owe him about $ 10. To his words sounded more convincing, he's joined by a few friends inflated. Therefore, if you do not want trouble, do not take up any "gifts."



Egypt
Photographed against the backdrop of the pyramids should any visitors to Egypt. But much more interesting than just stand in front of the Sphinx, and perch on the camel's back. Or do you want a ride on this animal, sitting between the humps? Note: although the driver claims that everything will be just $ 15, you need to pay much more. Once you climb the beast, you will become hostage to - the owner refuses to lower you down until you give him another coin. Do you want to save money - do not give in to the entreaties and do without riding on camel back.



US
Credit card fraud is very common in any country where they are used. In the US, the scammers used the following scheme: after you have successfully settled in the hotel, you call in the night, allegedly by an administrator, reported that pay-per-number problem and asked to quickly name a data card. You awake every call, and in the morning find that your account has decreased considerably. In order not to fall for this trick, never tell anyone your card! Of course, with pay, indeed, there may be problems, but rather spend time and go down to the reception in person.



Rome
Be very careful and do not trust anyone in the Italian capital, because there's usually a crowd oshivayutsya various scams and thieves. It is very dangerous and aggressive may be pickpockets. If you try to catch them, they can seriously injure you. Often on the streets you can meet women from the "false" children: this lady is holding a nursing infant wrapped in swaddling clothes, and then suddenly drops it. Of course, you look at it, and thieves meanwhile stealing your wallet. However, if you could see the kid, you'd realize that it's just a doll. Beware of any unusual phenomena - all of them can be a way to divert your attention.



Sri Lanka
Traveling to Sri Lanka, you will meet the local people, who are asking you to show the smallest denomination of your country, and then begin to beg it from you on the pretext that his son collects foreign money. Typically, these "collectors" are going to places where there is always a lot of foreign tourists. In fact our 10 and even more, $ 100 for them - a significant money. Therefore, collecting different currencies, they then go to the exchange and get the result is quite decent by local standards, the amount.



Las Vegas
If you come to Las Vegas, you'll want to quickly place things in the hotel and go play. And so, when you unload luggage at the airport or in the hotel, there is always there are people who are willing to help you bring the suitcases. Unfortunately, their disinterested assistance: part of your bag may disappear. Therefore, if you do not want to lose things, do not trust anyone loading or unloading and carefully follow all the luggage. Scammers operate at lightning speed: you will not have time to blink, will lose some of the knapsacks.



Bolivia
Bolivia's largest market La Cancha, and other such a crowded place can be the perfect place for crooks. You find yourself in a dense crowd pressed yourself to some big men and almost can not move. Sooner or later, the crowd will resolve, and you will find that thieves had time to clean out your pockets - you lost wallet, watches and other items. Those who are such developments do not like, do not walk through the narrow streets filled with people and be very attentive to them.



Colombia
In Colombia, a lot of beautiful white sand beaches where you can relax, sunbathe or surf. Sometimes, when you soak at the edge of the azure Caribbean Sea, you can feel it on your shoulders lay soft female hands and hear the gentle voice, is invited to take a massage as a gift. In fact, there is no free procedures. Once you get your share of fun with the money you require. And not the fact that the price you want.

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