Protect Yourself From Travel Scams
The scariest person on your vacation may be holding a free bracelet, driving an unmarked taxi, offering help at an ATM, or sending a rental agreement that looks almost legitimate. Episode 9 explains how distraction scams, transportation tricks, fake rentals, compromised ATMs, counterfeit tickets, phishing messages, and urgent payment demands target travelers. Scott shares practical defenses: create space, use verified providers, purchase through official sources, enable account alerts, protect your phone, separate payment methods, and know how to freeze your cards. Five minutes of preparation…
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