- Day Van
- February 5, 2025
18 Classic Travel Scams (That You’ll Probably Fall For Anyway)
Ah, travel. The open road, the exotic foods, the inevitable realization that you’ve just been scammed. Nothing screams “authentic cultural experience” like handing over way too much money to a con artist in a suit shop who just swore his cousin lives in your hometown.If you’re a new traveler, let me save you some time (and dignity). Here are 18 of the most common scams you’re going to encounter—and, more importantly, how to avoid getting played like a tourist-shaped violin.1. The Taxi Scam (A.K.A. “The Meter is Broken”)Oh, you thought taxis were a safe bet? Adorable. Either the driver claims