Tourism scams in history: Vacations are about relaxing, and not having to worry about being scammed into losing your money or belongings. When traveling, it’s easy to fall victim to scams because your guard is down and you’re in an unfamiliar place, and that is exactly what con artists are relying on in these 10 specific cases of extreme tourism scams.
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Because these thieves are aware that you’re from out of town, they consider you an easier target, which is why most people who are robbed are foreigners on vacation in a place they’ve never been before. Being informed about some of the scarier things that can happen to you in certain places is important so that you’re prepared and know what to expect if you ever find yourself in these unpredictable situations. You might want to trust everyone you meet while on a trip, but it’s critical to remember that there are sketchy people out there, no matter where you go.
Just in case something similar to these 10 extreme tourism scams happens to you, it’s a good idea to know how to handle them, without getting hurt or in trouble, before heading off on your next vacation. Eventually you’ll be so travel savvy you’ll know how to navigate a new place safely and without worry, regardless of where in the world you are. View Article in List View
10. The Pizza Delivery Menu
In Orlando, Florida, guests staying in Disney World hotels were scammed into giving out their credit card numbers when they ordered pizza off of a menu slipped under their door. Always make sure that the company you’re ordering food over the phone, or online, is a legitimate one. Stick to companies that you’re already aware of or ask your concierge where they think you should order from. Identity thieves are prone to zoning in on hotel guests, in the United States its common for guests to receive late phone calls, appearing to be from the front desk, asking them to give out their credit card number. If this happens to you, hang up and call the front desk to see if the request really came from them.
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