What are your experiences of being scammed while traveling? Have you ever been cheated?

I have been ripped off by scenic spots when traveling, but there is no way to protect my rights, so I can only admit that I am unlucky. Let me share with my friends some advice to avoid being cheated.

First, about locals on the road

Be careful with the people you meet on the road, be careful with enthusiastic and familiar people, and be careful with people who suddenly say they want to help you. Many people may think that it is great to make friends while traveling, especially when they meet enthusiastic uncles. They think they are simple, kind and helpful, but in fact, they are the people we need to be wary of.

Remember that when you go out, you can’t trust anyone except your friends and staff. And, no matter what, be careful of overly enthusiastic people. Some of them will want to take you to visit some attractions. In this case, ask them first if they want money and how much they want to pay. Some will say they will take you to a store they are familiar with to buy things. If this happens, just ignore them. When you go out, it’s always good to be more cautious.

Second, it is best to book the hotel in advance

When booking a hotel, you must read more reviews! Although hotel ratings are not necessarily reliable, most of them are based on fake reviews...but don't place an order easily just by looking at the pictures posted by the hotel, otherwise it will be easy for the pictures to be extremely inconsistent with the facts, and then it will not only be a financial loss. , and my mood every day during the next trip! If you are traveling during holidays, it is easy for hotels to temporarily increase prices due to the sudden increase in the number of travelers. At this time, you must remember to keep good evidence and communicate and resolve the matter through formal channels. Or in order to avoid this happening, try to book the hotel as far in advance as possible.

Third, travel agency - group tours

It cannot be said that group tours are all pitfalls, but among so many travel products, group tours are the deepest. Nowadays, in order to make high profits, businesses not only reduce costs, but also promote some false information. You will see all kinds of low prices, only lower but not the lowest. Why is this? Because there is a negative tour fee... you will be asked to shop and pay at your own expense... If you don't shop or pay at your own expense, the tour guide will not give you a good look at least, but will threaten your life at worst. Please stop believing in "pure fun tours" such as zero tour fees that are full of problems! Be sure to remember that merchants will not do business at a loss! If you don't charge a tour fee, you will definitely make a fortune elsewhere.