{"id":13581,"date":"2021-01-26T10:25:31","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T10:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordsandimages.battleface.com\/?p=13581"},"modified":"2022-02-15T13:17:27","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T13:17:27","slug":"six-times-travellers-got-scammed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/six-times-travellers-got-scammed\/","title":{"rendered":"Six times travellers got SCAMMED"},"content":{"rendered":"Approx read: <\/span> 2<\/span> mins<\/span><\/span>

You may be a seasoned traveller – but would you fall for these scams?<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s be clear: the vast majority of locals you meet while travelling are salt-of-the-earth folk, eager to welcome you to their country and ensure you enjoy your stay as much as possible.<\/p>\n

But scams targeting tourists and travellers are an unavoidable reality in many parts of the world. These grifts usually rely on a visitor\u2019s unfamiliarity with local prices, a lack of awareness of the law and, often, a desire not to offend or cause a scene.<\/p>\n

There are many ways you can prevent yourself falling victim to a tourist scam, but chief among them is research: read up on your destination, get acquainted with the value of the local currency and find out what common scams operate in the local area.<\/p>\n

Finally, if in doubt about someone\u2019s intentions, walk away from the interaction to somewhere you can get impartial advice or assistance.<\/p>\n

Here are six times tourists fell victim to scams.<\/p>\n

Fun on the water<\/h4>\n

Hiring a jet ski may sound fun. But what happens if you collide with someone else on the water? This Russian tourist found himself being shaken down for more than $1,000 after a mild fender-bender on Patong Beach, Phuket.<\/p>\n