Lears how to protect yourself from scams involving currency exchange, money handling, credit cards, ATMs, and other financial transactions.
Learn about Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) scams used by ATMs and tourist shops that inflate exchange fees on foreign credit and debit cards. Protect yourself from costly tricks by understanding how DCC works and ways to avoid extra conversion charges abroad.
Dynamic Currency Conversion Scams: Hidden Fees at ATMs, Tourist Traps, and Shops Read More »
Scammers who lurk near ATMs to foist their counterfeit banknotes on unsuspecting tourists. Read here how to recognize them.
Read about the hidden fees scam used by Currency Exchange Offices, one of the most common legal frauds that hit unsuspecting tourists and travellers. Learn how to avoid falling victim to it at ‘Tourist Scams’.
Exchange Office Fees Scam: The First Pitfall to Avoid After Landing Read More »
ATM, Payment Terminals, TVM and Card Readers frauds in today’s world. Not just tourist scams but a threat to everyone. Know the risks and learn effective strategies to protect yourself or at least limit the damage.
6 + 1 Ways to Prevent Card Reader and ATM Scams (Or at Least Limit the Damage) Read More »
Read about the mechanics of Cash Trapping in ATMs on TouristScams.it. Learn how this scam works and the potential risks involved
Card Shimmers are emerging as a significant threat in card frauds. Discover how they work, understand the associated risks, and learn effective strategies to safeguard yourself.
Learn about card skimmers and how to protect yourself on Tourist Scams. Understand how they work, the risks involved, and some prevention strategies.
ATM Card Skimming; Don’t Let Your Vacation Get Skimmed! Read More »
Discover the ins and outs of the Lebanese Loop/Card Trapping Scam in ATMs, Payments Terminals and Tickets Machines. Learn how it works, the risks involved, and how to protect yourself.
Hacked ATM, Payment Terminals and Ticket Purchase Terminals, a growing risk for unsuspecting cardholders. Here at Tourist Scams we’ll try to provide some simple advice on how to protect yourself.
Hacked ATMs and Payment Terminals: The Hidden Danger Read More »
Uncover the hidden dangers of hacked card/chip readers and POS systems. On Tourist Scams we’ll explore how they work, the risks they pose, and how you can safeguard yourself.
Hacked Card/Chip Readers and POS: A Rare but Real Threat Read More »