US EditionThe Most Common Travel Scams in 9 Global Cities
- The Mastercard Economics Institute released a report this week identifying Bangkok and eight other cities as hotspots for travel-related scams, especially in taxi and car rentals, hotel bookings, and tours.
- The rise in fraud stems from increased booking scams and a surge in activity during peak travel seasons when tourists rush to secure accommodations and services.
- In Bangkok, taxi and car rental fraud accounts for 48% of cases, Phuket shows more hotel booking scams, and Jakarta reports 66% taxi-related fraud, while other cities show varied scam types.
- The report warns that after paying, travelers might find their booked tours either do not take place at all or are significantly different from the original description, highlighting a frequent form of fraudulent activity encountered in various destinations.
- These findings suggest travelers use secure platforms, digital wallets, and credit cards with fraud protection to mitigate scams amid a growing travel fraud trend.
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