Tourist scam guides
Plain-language guides to the most commonly reported scams in popular destinations, and simple ways to avoid each one. For live, recent reports use the WarnPack app.
Bali
Money changers, scooter-damage claims, ATM skimmers and fake portals.
Bangkok
"The palace is closed" detours, tuk-tuk shop stops, taxi meters and bar bills.
Hanoi
Fake taxi meters, shoe-repair tricks, photo-pole vendors and copycat tour brands.
Kolkata
Taxi fare disputes, station touts, unofficial guides and UPI collect-request fraud.
Delhi
"Station exit is closed", fake tourist offices, auto-rickshaw detours and refilled bottles.
Cairo
Giza ride traps, "free" gifts, papyrus and perfume detours, and the missing-change trick.
Istanbul
The shoeshine brush drop, "friendly" bar invitations, taxi tricks and copycat restaurants.
Marrakech
Surprise henna, "the road is closed" guides, photo fees and souk pricing.
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