Getting from point A to point B in a foreign country isn’t all that simple. Unless you rent a car, you will need to use some other form of transportation and expose yourself to various scams that might spoil your trip. In order to avoid this from happening to you, check out some of the most common transportation scams you should be aware of when traveling.
Overpriced Taxi Scam
This is the one that you can encounter all over the world. If they notice you are a tourist, some taxi drivers will try to overcharge you for a ride. Make sure they have the taxi meter running before the start of the ride. Also, you should ask for a ballpark price before getting in to see if it’s acceptable.
Cheap Overnight Bus Scam
Be wary if you find an overnight bus ticket for cheap. Besides not being comfortable, drivers or their accomplices have been known to go through the passengers’ luggage and steal valuables from them.
Busted Tire Scam
Even if you get a rental car, you still might become a victim of a scam. Scammers will purposely puncture your tire and then offer you help to change it. They may later ask you to pay for their services or even use the commotion to steal your stuff from inside the car.
Discount Ticket Scam
You might be surprised to hear that ticket scams are still a thing. A person might approach you and offer you a cheap ticket for a train or a bus, saying that they can’t make the trip. You should know that the ticket is either fake or has already been used.
