10 Travel Scams To Avoid By Being Extra Cautious

We are surrounded by strangers who are the scammers masked up. They are everywhere and are always on the lookout for their next prey. Scamming innocent people is easy money. Unless you are very clever and attentive, there is a high possibility that their devilish tricks will scam you. The easiest prey for scammers is the tourists because they have little and sometimes no idea about the place and how things work. They believe what the locals tell them, thinking they know better.

Overcharging For Cab

It usually happens that when you are in a foreign land, the taxi drivers ask for very high prices to drop you at your destination. This happens because they are aware that you are new to the place and need to learn about the distance and how much cost the locals pay for covering the same route. Suppose you took a Spiti Valley Tour Package, and now you have to take a cab to move around, and the cab driver asks for sky-high prices, but you are compelled to pay because you need more knowledge and information. To overcharge you, they may also take a longer route to increase fares. It seems these cab drivers have a radar where they can track tourists they can scam.

To avoid being scammed by these drivers, try booking an Uber. Uber is the best choice when you are clueless about the prices and don’t want to be overcharged for your ride. When the drivers know they are being tracked, they don’t pull out their tricks because they know they won’t be successful. However, if, for any reason, you are unable to book an Uber and have to take a taxi standing on the side of the road, do not forget to ask your hotel about the distance and how much the taxi should cost you. Once you have the idea, you can easily negotiate with the driver and avoid paying extra bucks.