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9 Cruise Port Scams You Must Avoid *WATCH OUT CRUISERS*

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👁️ 60K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 8:45
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the first one I want to talk about is the taxi scam this is a popular scam anywhere that you're traveling

don't let anybody put anything on your body you should always be worried about getting anything that's free

you don't want to just be handing off your valuable phone or camera to adjust to anyone

use cash anytime we go to a foreign country we prefer to use cash if possible

Creator's Tips & Advice

Agree on taxi price upfront and ensure driver knows destination
Do not let strangers put items on your body or touch you
Inspect rentals and take photos of existing damage
Use cash in foreign countries and check credit card receipts carefully
Keep valuables secured and dispersed, not in outer pockets

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Being scammed by taxi driversAgree on price upfront and ensure driver knows destination
Falling for free item scamsDo not let strangers put items on your body
Losing valuables to pickpocketsKeep valuables secured and dispersed, not in outer pockets

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are common cruise port scams?
QHow can I avoid being scammed at cruise ports?

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