Search for Scams Before you Travel and Keep Yourself and Your Money Safe

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Whenever you travel to a new place, it’s always smart to do some research before you leave. Especially if you’re going to a place where you don’t know the language, it’s really easy to get taken advantage of.

But, because most everyone has access to the internet, you can really find some crucial information if you research the regular scams that people have experienced in the place you’ll visit.

Here are some that you might experience, but do your own research beforehand!

Taxis

Across the globe, taxi drivers will claim to have broken meters. So, to avoid this, make sure when you get in you ask them to turn it on, and if they refuse, bargain a set price before you arrive at your destination. That way they can’t charge you something ridiculous when you arrive.

“Free” Street Gifts

A lot of times you might be walking down a busy street and someone will come up to you and give you a bracelet or token for free. But, once it leaves their hands and into yours, they will intently try to give them money for it. The best thing is to ignore those people and definitely don’t take that item, whatever it takes.