Often, scammers act on tourists: indeed, they do not know the area well and are unlikely to involve many friends and acquaintances. Not to mention situations where the scammer may work with the police (Everyone has seen "hardcore crooks"). Forewarned is forewarned is forewarned is forewarned is forewarned is forewarned is forewarned is forewarned is forewarned - so here's a look at the most common scams in the car business, but still, maybe you thought this was an article about car troubleshooting? :)
1) First of all, of course, we are talking about cab drivers. They, if the tourist does not know the area, choose very "long routes", roads with traffic jams. Except that the time is on the meter, which means you pay many times more.
2) A cheap bus is another way for the con artists to operate. For example, you may be offered a very favorable fare - but in the end of the trip you have to pay a lot - in the luggage compartment scammers will go through your suitcases and steal everything valuable.
3) Rent a car - one of the key services for tourists, and also a target for the naive wishing to take a ride in the wind. One way is to have a flat tire and then stop you with a rather tempting offer: replace it for free, except that while the scammers will do it, this car will be left without valuables.
4) Another method is called "fleeing cab driver" - this is when a very friendly cab driver offers to take out all your belongings in front of the hotel, and at the end quickly gets back and drives away. Of course, it's not just for fun, he left your smallest bag - the one you won't immediately remember.
5) If you are traveling by car - the same rules play here as in all countries. Not quite experienced motorists are still getting fooled: for example, turn on your engine with the gas pump button, and you get a price almost for a complete engine replacement. The work of every mechanic should be closely monitored, and even better - tighten your knowledge base about the automotive field (The easiest way to do this is on the car site). Just don't refuse the service - we highly recommend not to do the self-repair.
6) The saddest of all methods of cheating scammers is the "beauty" method. Yes, dear male car drivers, do not succumb to the charm of women on the highway, it is better to first find out if the girl really needs help. If they flirt with you too openly - most likely the pockets and the glove compartment will soon be cleared. This method is very common in Europe and South America. It often goes as far as stealing a car.