Tourists are often the most vulnerable to scams; they are probably
unfamiliar with the surrounding area, are often in need of help and
information and tend to be trusting of locals, are likely not to
question what they see or are told, often cannot speak the language
where they are, and are probably carrying large amounts of cash and
credit.
Most scammers are smart, they know how to cheat money out of
tourists in ways that make identification difficult, if not impossible.
Some scams are quite obvious once they have occurred, with the victim
realising they have been cheated but only after it is too late. Others
are more subtle, where the victim may never realise that anything went
wrong, and they rationalise that they have either lost of miscounted
their money. Tourist scammers and pickpockets take advantage of weak
laws and law enforcement, thereby allowing them to effectively operate
indefinitely while nothing is stopping them.
Just The Flight are here to help you avoid getting scammed while on
holiday. Our list of common tourist scams will help you avoid common
scam situations, and help you become more alert and aware if you see one
of these scams developing.
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Source: http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/blog/16-40-tourist-scams-to-avoid-this-summer.html
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