Avoiding Scams while Traveling

Travel Tips
Scams are part and parcel of world travel. Whether you are visiting a third world country or standing in the heart of New York City, you are vulnerable to scams. Here are a few that you should be aware of: 1. A stranger asks for fuel money - Usually this is accompanied with a sob story of a funeral, family emergency, etc. If you do feel compelled to help this person, tell them that you will go with them to a gas station and you will find that they disappear very quickly. 2. Free gift - Someone asks you a very simple favor (i.e. directions) and return they put a bracelet on your arm or something similar. You don't want it but you can't take it off your arm either,…
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