Costly Travel Scams & How to Avoid Them as a Tourist
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Travel should be exciting and feel freeing and exhilarating. This was simply to travel smarter and be aware of these scams that have happened to us
The thieves use a lot of different diversionary tactics. Maybe draw your attention into something, maybe a loud noise or a conversation or two or three working at the same time.
You don't want to hand your card over willy-nilly. Might I say that? Okay. So, don't trust them that you saw the amount and it went through.
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Travel should feel freeing, not stressful. With that in mind, to best prepare you for your travels and smooth sailing, we are sharing four common travel scams that can happen on cruise itineraries on land or purely during your land vacation, and the simple habits that stop them. You’ll learn why these scams work and what to do instead to give you peace of mind. During this episode, we reference the following items that help us travel smartly and cautiously to avoid being travel scam targets, including: • AirFly device for a quietvox to make it cordless: https://amzn.to/3Ol0Klb • The Keeper App allows you to securely store and access your passport photo from a computer, your phone, or a tablet. We recommend storing your iPhone or Apple Watch IMEI number as well, in case of emergency: https://keeper.io/r/UJALVHF • Use these carabiners to more securely close your day bag zipper: https://amzn.to/4rim6hH • Travel with AirTags to track your belongings if you’re an Apple device user:https://amzn.to/3ZMk5hE • Or use Tiles for tracking your belongings with Androids: https://amzn.to/3OlZfmY Have a travel mishap you want to share so others can learn from your experience? Contact us via Instagram (@sometimessailing) or through our website: SometimesSailing.com CHAPTERS 00:35 Four Important Travel Scams You’ll Learn About Today 02:31 #1: Taxi Scams: Protecting Your Funds 06:50 #2: Rental Car Damage Claims: Safeguarding Yourself 10:50 #3: Theft: Staying Aware of Your Belongings 17:59 #4: Pickpocketing: The Art of Distraction 21:02 Additional Essential Travel Tips to Not Look Like a Tourist Target 22:51 Tell Us Your Travel Mishaps