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Top travel scams in North America

Currency exchange

Street money changer scams in Costa Rica

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How it works: Version 1: street money changers are the primary source of counterfeit currency. Version 2: advertising a low rate but then charging additional hidden fees. Version 3: returning…

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Drinks at Bahamas

Drink, food spiking in Bahamas

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How it works: There have been tourists having the drinks, food, gum or cigarettes spiked and then robbed or sexually assaulted. Places to beware: Nassau; Freeport: resorts, hotels, casinos, cruise…

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Policeman at Punta Cana

Fake police in Dominican Republic

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How it works: Version 1: a stranger shakes your hand or slip narcotics into your pocket. Fake police officers immediately arrive at the scene and arrest you for carrying narcotics,…

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Taxis around Port of San Juan

Taxi queue cut scam in Puerto Rico

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How it works: Opening: after disembarking from a cruise ship or plane, you may encounter someone who claims to be able to help you skip the taxi queue. Set-up: what…

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Ocho Rios

Land sale scam in Jamaica

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How it works: There is an infamous scammer called Rico Fullerton who approaches tourists claiming that he has land to sell. If you do make a deal, you will find…

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Road in Guerrero

Carjacking on “free roads” in Mexico

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How it works: There have reportedly been more cases of robberies and carjackings by armed gangs reported on free/libre roads compared to toll roads. However, note that carjacking can happen…

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Signs of a Rigged ATM

ATM skimming in Panama

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How it works: Situation: the vast majority of tourists would probably not fall for this but on the off-chance that you do, you need to know how to spot the…

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