In the Tourist town in the world, the phenomenon of theft or fraud occurs quite often. Here are some common scams that you should be wary when traveling.

Taxi scams

In many countries, the taxi drivers are required to clock installation charges. However, many drivers have "pickpocket" of tourists an ingenious way based on the clock looks very "fair". No less the driver has to make some changes in the procedure established by the charges, km to "pickpocket" customers.

Phishing hotel name 

When you out of the airport, the train station and caught a taxi and ask them to name a specific hotel. But you did not know that there are many hotels business by the name of the famous hotels, the quality of their service is completely different. Therefore please check the name and address of the hotel carefully before entering the hotel.

The beggar gangs 

One of the problem still stinging tourists is begging, special is begging organization. A number of "gangster" set the poor, teach them how to beg and tricks appropriate to "pickpocket" good people.

Pitfalls in bar 

This fraud often target audience are male guests, the local girls who will approach you and chatting with you to gain confidence in you. They will convince you to other bars in the area, you are more proud of the young girl surrounded how the money should be available for their drinks. But any doubt, you will be shocked to receive bills in the amount of up to hundreds of dollars while the girl was gone.

Police assumed 

Sometimes you can also fake police encounter. When they ask to see your passport and visa, but said that there are some problems with them and suggest you give them a cash payment for past things will be for you immediately ask them to put on headquarters to clarify issues and you will realize his true face.

Fooling purchase counterfeit 

Tourists are also susceptible to the donkey traps have bought counterfeit goods, pirated goods such as furs, ivory, tiger, horse ... fake high in Southeast Asia and Africa. Also easy to buy fake jewelry, leather goods or counterfeit Cuban cigars, counterfeit wine in France ...

Currency exchange scams

Many visitors have a habit of changing money at the border. This facilitates the fake money changers operate. When visitors wishing to exchange money, the money changers can be deceptive immediately. In it simplest way is sandwiched between paper or piles of counterfeit money into real money. If accidentally discovered, they simply apologized and refunded the money really.

Take a photo 

You to a popular tourist spot and met the locals in traditional costumes and smile? Get a price agreed in advance because they do not stand there shooting free for you! Usually their accomplices will hold "help" your camera and will not return until you pay!