From the taxi-meter ruse to boat-tour tricksters - travellers reveal the worst scams they've fallen victim to Even the well-travelled and cautious can be caught off-guard by a clever ruse Want to avoid being swindled? Scroll down to learn the scams to steer clear of READ MORE: I slept in the world's largest cave that was discovered by accident By Jessica Hamilton Published: 10:40, 19 August 2024 | Updated: 10:40, 19 August 2024 e-mail View comments The holidays are in full swing, and that means sun, sea, sand and...
scams. Even the well-travelled and cautious can be caught off-guard by a clever ruse. And they often happen when least expected.
Want to avoid being swindled? Tourists have shared some common scams to watch out for on Reddit . User 'pelican678' started the discussion on the 'Travel' forum when they asked: 'What's the worst scam you've fallen for while travelling?' From tourists being handed fake notes as a distraction to seemingly sweet boat-tour operators running a racket, read on for the lowdown on deceptions around the world..
. The taxi scam Want to avoid being swindled? Tourists have shared some common scams to watch out for on Reddit. One of the most common hustles is taxi drivers lying about having a 'broken meter' and then overcharging for the ride Perhaps one of the most common scams travellers fall victim to is overcharging taxis - with many Redditors warning tourists to never pay at the end of a ride.
'User 'countlesskillalot' claimed many taxi drivers i.