Airport Scams EXPOSED (Don't fall for these on your trip!)

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[dale]

If I'm asked for any directions in airports I always maintain a friendly attitude but ALWAYS say "oh check with Airport Security / Information, I secure my stuff and then look to get their attention.
Genuine people are happy for the help. Scammers leave very fast.

[paulwain]

Another taxi scam is that when you get to your destination and want to pay the taxi driver will claim he does not have any change so you will have to give him a larger amount. So be sure before you get in the taxi that you have enough smaller bills as well.

[imbanditspal]

My parents were in Italy and someone unbuckled my dad's waist pack. He got the last laugh as he threaded it thru his belt loops. Go belt loops!

[wzy]

Avoiding pick pockets is easy. Don't have anything in your pockets. Except maybe something sharp they can poke themselves on.

[claris]

Friends took a taxi to the airport, got to chatting with the driver, and mentioned they were going on vacation. Later that same afternoon, their house was burglarized. They had told no one, except the taxi driver and a couple close friends, that they were going on vacation. Be careful what you say to the taxi driver.

[NoraDunn]

Airport scams are the worst! Preying on people who are unfamiliar with the territory, and often tired from a long journey.
I like to research (and sometimes pre-book) my transport from the airport to my accommodation before I arrive, so I'm not lured in by fake taxi drivers and other scams.

[gilles]

Amsterdam Airport is also one of the airports people should watch out for scammers. Mostly to try to take people to another taxi than those at the official taxi stand (and almost always have a line of people waiting). Regular taxi's to Amsterdam will cost about €60-80, hear of people who got on one of those scammers and were told to pay up to $1000. Also, if you ever come to Amsterdam Airport and want to go to Amsterdam, take the train, station is under the main concourse, has about 10 trains/hour towards Amsterdam Central and a single standard class ticket is about € 5, 90.

[happycook]

Always wear a moneybelt under your clothing. Put a zipped jacket over top. For women, carry a cheap decoy purse with nothing inside. Do not access your cell phone in public unless you have an old, cheap model. A favorite trick is theives run up and snatch iphones while you are taking a photo on it or talking or accessing data. Take public transit out of the airport to the station nearest your hotel. If you have too much luggage arrange transport with your hotel in advance. Wear backpacks turned to the front of you and put a little lock on it to secure zippers. While on subway try to find a wall to put your back against. Do not talk to anyone! Do not smile. Do not make eye contact. Scan for danger. Quickly use the toilet before leaving the secure area of the airport or use toilet on plane. Toilets in unsecured areas of airport can be an invitation to crime. Try to dress like a local or in a nonflashy way.

[pollypocket]

I was scammed in Paris! It was my first time there and got off the Eurostar from London… My friend and I were headed to the taxi line when a man came up to us as we were about to get in line and said he was a taxi, grabbed my bag and started heading out the door. I hadn’t spoken French in years and had no idea what was going on. my friend was yelling at me, and I was like I can’t help it. He grabbed my bag and went outside, we got into his taxi and he took us to our hotel and charge us about 75. American dollars we were both pissed because we knew were being scammed but we’re helpless to stop it as he had my bag. Big surprise the trip back to the station at the end of our stay cost us less than 20 American dollars. So be aware in train stations too!!!

[athletixbc]

Something that happened to me in Bucharest, Romania. I'm sure it can happen in other cities also. I had someone approach me as I got off the train at Gare de Nord. He asked me if I needed a taxi, and I said yes. He told me to follow him and he took me to a car that was a private cab instead of one that was registered with the city. For a 15 minute ride he asked for 400 leii (which was about US $80 at the time). I didn't know that because he wasn't a registered cab that he wasn't allowed to charge money to transport people and he wasn't subject to the standard rates that registered cabs charge. When I questioned the amount he said he'd call the police so I paid him. I should have let him call now that I know he wasn't allowed to transport without a licence. Moral of the story: only use cabs that are licensed and tegistered and only ones you call for yourself, not one that some randome person guides you to.

[georgemohr]

I live in Queens, NY Leaving JFK I secured a taxi. The fixed rate is for airport to Manhattan. Airport to Queens is a metered trip and taxi drivers do not like doing trips into Queens. The taxi started out and when we got onto the Grand Central the driver by-passed the exit he should have taken. When I mentioned this the driver he became very argumentative and threatened to leave me on the shoulder of the Grand Central Expressway. I shut my mouth and when the driver requested payment for the amount on the meter, I told him my money was in my bag which was in the trunk. Once the bags were on the curb, I reached into my pocket and gave the driver $10 not the $45 on the meter, and walked away. This was a rather dangerous move on my part because the driver could have easily attacked me as I walked away. He did not. I was lucky.

[RowletGod]

Never really been scammed despite traveling to England by myself. It helps to be a New Yorker and knowing the language of the country you’re in. The best thing to do is to keep your stuff close to you, and act like you’re a local

[kauaiboyo]

Whenever I travel, I've always research everything from point A to point B including when you arrived at the airport to the time I leave for home. Scams are everywhere including in your hometown where people want to sell you things and services you don't kneed. You have to always be on guard. A couple of monthe ago I took my car to a new place for an oil change and ended up paying $1000 for services that not needed to be done. I was off guard and was a little pressured to go on a trip.

[colleenkochman]

just got back from my first trip to Chicago, first plane ride in 20 years (a bit anxious) and landed in O'Hare. Big place. First Uber ride (a bit anxious about that too). Used Uber Black, met Frank and all my anxiety was blown away. He was wonderful, helpful, friendly. I was Chauffeured and I can't recommend him enough! Note to self: in O'Hare, the large vehicles pick you up at the lower level.

[David-nxvm]

Many international hotels will let you book a dedicated car and driver for airport pickup and drop off. Not just resort or 5-star properties either. Call the hotel and ask. It is often less expensive than taxi or ride-share. When renting a car, always check to make sure the spare tire or inflation kit is there. These are often missing (stolen?) and could leave you stranded or liable upon return. I always inspect the rental car before I depart and have the agent note existing damage in the contract. U.S. based major rental car companies will generally forgive dents or scratches smaller than an inch in diameter, marking it as normal wear/tear. International rental companies may not. When I rent a car in Korea for example, I do a detailed walkaround with the agent, noting everything and I mean everything that isn’t showroom like-new condition, plus still photos and video. Also, if the interior smells like smoke, have the agent note that so you don’t get hit with an extra cleaning fee when you return it.

[atravelerintime]

Great info for newbies and veteran travelers. Many get complacent and think, "I'm a pro traveler!" Ha... Hmm... we are all just a mark to the scammers

[Satoscio]

I don't know if it was miscommunication or actually a scam attempt, but when I landed at Taipei Taoyuan, it was around midnight and the subway airport line wasn't running, so getting to the hotel that way wasn't an option.
A man approached me and my two friends asking if we needed a taxi, I told him the destination and he said it would cost us 800 TWD (around 24 euro that time) and we of course declined.
Once we left the airport, we went to the actual taxi terminal and took a real taxi (for a 5 minute ride) and it ended up costing 170 TWD (~5 euro) total.

[MuzicTunes-lknp]

No matter how smart you think you are or how much time you do your research their will always be a scammer one step ahead of you, especially when you enter his country.

[Mr.DJones]

Thank you for your time and posting. Isn't it so sad that there are so many dishonest people?

[vaughan]

Car rental scam... paid for in advance including extra insurance, arrived at Heathrow, London to be told the insurance was not valid…buy theirs or no car. Turns out they get commission. On returning home, I disputed the extra charge and sent several letters/emails to Avis head office in Canada… eventually got my money back and a load of money off vouchers