Bait and Switch Scam is a street routine that tricks tourists into thinking they are buying high-tech or luxury items, only to receive packages full of worthless junk. Discover how this street scam works, the risks involved, and how to avoid being deceived.
Tourist traps are a common phenomenon in the travel industry. Often viewed as a natural market tendency or a local practice of price negotiation, they are also frequently associated with scams. In this overview, we aim to clarify what tourist traps are and offer some advice to future travelers.
Beware of street scammers posing as shoe shiners: Learn their guilt-trap method and avoid falling into their scam routine. Read more.
Click to uncover the important differences between counterfeit and knock-off brands in clothes, accessories, and other fashion goods. Learn how these can sometimes be used to deceive and scam tourists, understand the potential consequences of buying them, and discover how to make informed choices.
Discover two of the most common drug dealer scams that target tourists and travelers looking for illicit substances in urban areas and nightlife hotspots.
A quick guide on how to recognize and avoid the Friendship Bracelet Scam, a common trick targeting tourists worldwide.
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What appears to be a street rose vendor approaches you, offers a rose as a ‘gift,’ and then just won’t leave you alone? Learn more about the Rose Gift Scam at TouristScams.it.
Explore a classic street scam; the three cards game, as well the three cups or shells, and learn why it’s a trap to avoid, whether you’re a tourist or a local.