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Common scams / scam-artists and how to recognize them

Unofficial “Moneychangers”

Changing money is an activity that should be confined to banks and licensed establishments, or ATMs, which will dispense cash in local currency. Avoid moneychangers who approach you on the street or in terminals promising you a better rate; these guys are skilled at counting out mo… Continue

Seven tips that could save you from expensive mistakes

Shop around. Never buy travel online without checking at least two or three sites for a lower price. Despite the many promises to the contrary, no single resource searches all airlines and hotels or always has the cheapest rates.

Read results carefully. Some travel Web sites bias their displays to list partner companies first. These rarely offer the lowest price, so scroll through all the results or sort by price when… Continue