Travel Safety Tips

Understand the most common scams while traveling and learn how to protect yourself against them.

Watch out!

Where it mostly happens: train stations, bus stops, and subways.

How it normally happens: people offering help with ticket purchases when they notice you are a tourist. Typically, these individuals seem altruistic but end up demanding money for the "help" provided and get mad in case you do not pay them.

How to steer clear of the situation: before heading to the station you plan to use, check in advance how to purchase a ticket there. If you did not have the chance to do so, refrain from accepting assistance from strangers. Instead, try reading the instructions on the vending machine or seek help from someone wearing the transportation company uniform or security personnel.

P.S.: while these individuals may persist in offering help, you can continue declining it, and eventually, they will leave. Always exercise caution and contact security or the police if necessary.

"Altruistic" Assistance

Fake tickets

Where it mostly happens: within tourist hubs, public transit terminals, and even across social media platforms.

How it normally happens: scammers peddling counterfeit tickets for popular attractions, often at discounted rates.

How to steer clear of the situation: always verify purchases through official ticket vendors to sidestep any potential issues or disappointment. Alternatively, seek guidance from tourist information booths, commonly found in most tourist destinations worldwide, for reliable ticket acquisition options.