Traveling is wonderful, it expands the mind, soothes the soul and everything else in between. Discovering new places and cultures is something truly magical and it’s easy to get carried away and forget to be vigilant when you’re in an unfamiliar and exotic location.
Whether you’re planning on going on a city break, a beach trip or are about to embark on the backpacking adventure of a lifetime, you always need to remember to stay safe. Criminals in different countries have many tried and tested methods of exploiting tourists and thankfully we know most of their tricks! Take a look and remember to bookmark this blog for future reference!
![takeaway scam](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/takeaway-scam.jpg)
![photographer scam](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/photographer-scam.jpg)
![punctured tyre scam](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/punctured-tyre-scam.jpg)
![camera scam](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/camera-scam.jpg)
![kid scams](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/kid-scams.jpg)
![cashier scam](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/cashier-scam.jpg)
![friendship scam](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/friendship-scam.jpg)
![jacket stain scam](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/jacket-stain-scam.jpg)
![authority scams](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/authority-scams.jpg)
![hotel scams](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/hotel-scams.jpg)
![stranger scams](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/stranger-scams.jpg)
![thrown baby scam](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/thrown-baby-scam.jpg)
![taxi driver scam](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/taxi-driver-scam.jpg)
![tourist scams](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/tourist-scams.jpg)
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