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Be Aware of these 10 Common Travel Scams

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👁️ 62K views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 19:47
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

for many people going on a cruise it is their first time leaving their home country

I'm 48 prior to cruising I had been to Canada once and I've been to Mexico a handful of times for my job

the best course of action is to find the official taxi stand look for prices or if you find a taxi where prices are not listed you want to pre negotiate how much you're gonna pay for your ride

when you use an ATM in a foreign port you want to find something that seems official again it's hard to tell but you want to find a bank

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pre-negotiate taxi fares or use official taxi stands with listed prices
Use ATMs at official banks or financial institutions
Keep eyes on souvenirs at all times to avoid switcheroo scams
Take photos of rental vehicles before and after use
Be assertive and avoid personal space invasions to prevent pickpocketing

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Culture shock from first-time international travelBe mindful that cruising provides an opportunity to go to foreign lands and interact with different cultures
Dealing with aggressive vendors at portsKeep your head down, walk by, and say no thank you; avoid engaging in conversation

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are common travel scams when going on a cruise?
QHow can travelers avoid being scammed in foreign ports?
QWhat should you do if approached by aggressive vendors or scammers?

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YouTube Video Description

You need to be aware of these 10 common travel scams. For many Americans going on a cruise is the first opportunity they have to go to a foreign country. Often the ports of call are popular tourist destinations that attract shady individuals who wish to take advantage of the new traveler. This video outlines 10 common travel scams and how they can be approached. Check out our video on port safety here: https://youtu.be/Lhk5S3Ekang Check out our Cruise Tips You Should know playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaICC0o52Mliukj9I21Y4c16AicElEd68 Enter for a free cruise by joining Jenny's mailing list: https://www.cruiseshipcenters.com/en-US/JenniferBarnette Follow our Social Media: Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lalidoloca Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/lalidoloca/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lalidoloca/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/lalidoloca. Pintrest - https://www.pinterest.com/lalidoloca/ #LaLidoLoca