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Travel scams are running rampant these days. About half of the travelers admit that they have come into more than one fraud in their travels.
I. What are common scrams in travels?
1. Pay for membership of travel club
If a travel club asks you for extra money for membership, and promises you a discounted menu of trips and the privilege of booking the trip. Trust me, you have encountered a typical travel scam. Usually, travel agencies do offer memberships, but those memberships are often free or reasonably priced, costing little.
Most travel agents are likely to sell travel insurance besides sale of travel. However, some are reluctant to take their responsibility for any disturbance occurred during the travel.
3. Tricky airfare
Pay extra attention to this kind of travel scam. Airlines are good at jacking up their airfare. The lower the current price is, the more skeptical it is. And as a result, the more possible you will be over-charged.
4. Cunning payment
Some sellers may charge more when you pay in your domestic currency. If your domestic currency is more valuable on the foundation of the identical par value than that in the travel destination country, dishonest sellers are bound to pull a stunt.
II. How to spot travel frauds
Be cautious of offers for free trips or extremely low airfare. Such offers that come through unsolicited e-mails or faxes are often fraudulent. You may end up paying much more for the "free" trips. If you are interested in a cheep trip, you need to know exactly what's included. Sometimes, you may have to consult its veracity through authoritative institution.
Require all the necessary files or documents in written form. Make sure that all the final price, service, and the exact date of departure are on those written paper, so you have all the evidence to sue them for any eventuality.
Have a general comprehension about travel prices and arrangement. Compare prices among different travel agencies to see if they have given you the most reasonable price. Check for specific details to eliminate any vague or ambiguous information. If the travel package includes transportation and hotel, you may confirm with those companies directly that the reservations have been made.
All in all, hasty decision always brings a dreadful ordeal. Make everything clear and under your control before heading off.
