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WARNING: Top travel scams you should know about

TravelBy hanfen choo June 14, 2019

Interacting with local people is one of the best ways to get to know a new travel destination. But sometimes the best-laid plans go ago awry and that person you thought was a friendly local turn out to be a scammer in disguise. Here are some of the top travel scams to beware of. …

Common Hotel Scams You May Encounter While Aboard

TravelBy Joan Huang August 30, 2017

One advantage of “big name” hotels, such as the Hilton, is that you always know what to expect. Unfortunately, not all of us have big budgets and can afford a $300-per-night stay. That often means using smaller hotels, which can be hit-or-miss affairs. The worst ones, however, like to pull scams such as these: 1.…