8 common travel scams, and how to protect yourself when traveling - The Points Guy

I honestly don’t know how some of these people sleep with themselves.

LTC Eugene Chu
Bottom line
"Travel scams are more common than you might think — tens of thousands of U.S. citizens alone report being scammed each year.

Scammers are smart, and many scams target specific groups of individuals who may be more vulnerable while traveling, such as women traveling alone, older travelers and kids.

Travel is meant to be a fun and rewarding experience, and getting scammed can put a real damper on any trip.

Knowing the kinds of scams that exist can help you protect yourself and your traveling companions while you are away from home, and hopefully, this guide has outlined how to spot some of the most common dangers."