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Top travel scams in North America
Sob story scammers in Mexico
1 4How it works: Set-up: a “fellow tourist” approaches, claims to be American/German and has just been robbed of his passport and money. He then asks you for money for him…
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Buy to let go scam in USA
1 0How it works: A guy carrying a box of candies comes up to shake your hand. If you do, he will not let go until you buy the box of…
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Street pickpockets in USA
1 1How it works: Version 1: they work in a gang – one onlooker, one blocks, pushes, distracts, or engages you, one grabs and the final hides the loot under a…
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Rental car “damages” scam in Panama
1 0How it works: Opening: When returning your car, rogue agencies will find damages on your car one way or another. E.g. minor scratches beneath the car’s front bumper; tiny chip…
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Artisans’ cooperative shop scam in Cuba
1 0How it works: Opening: a friendly local discusses about your time in Cuba and asks if you have bought any souvenirs. Next, he recommends a shop run by a cooperative…
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Credit card skimming in Jamaica
1 0How 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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Carjacking on “free roads” in Mexico
0 0How 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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