{"id":14630,"date":"2018-07-22T20:06:48","date_gmt":"2018-07-22T19:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=14630"},"modified":"2019-04-11T13:05:43","modified_gmt":"2019-04-11T12:05:43","slug":"how-to-avoid-common-airport-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/how-to-avoid-common-airport-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Avoid Common Airport Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ve all heard the horror stories of overseas pickpockets and travelling scams. It seems like every country has its risks these\u00a0days, regardless of where you travel. But there\u2019s one place even the most well-versed travellers often forget is a high-risk area for crime: the airport. <\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re eagerly awaiting your departure or wearily catching a taxi upon arrival, the airport can be a breeding ground for quick-handed pickpockets, distraction artists, and taxi scams. It might seem like something you can avoid, but it\u2019s all too easy to become distracted or confused. Since you may conveniently have all your most prized possession with you, it\u2019s a gold mine for scammers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In order to avoid airport scams, you’ll need to be able to recognize them. Here are a few of the most common ones you may come across, and our top tips for avoiding them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Avoid Common Airport Scams<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Staller<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This scam is relatively easy to watch out for, but also very easy to fall victim to. \u201cThe staller\u201d here is the person in front of you while you wait in line at security. You place your items in the bucket for scanning while they stall in the line and steal your belongings before you\u2019ve made it through. You don\u2019t even realize your items are gone until you\u2019ve made it to the end of the carousel and they\u2019re simply not there.<\/span><\/p>\n