{"id":8382,"date":"2019-07-25T16:16:40","date_gmt":"2019-07-25T16:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelnavigator.io\/?p=8382"},"modified":"2024-03-10T23:39:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-10T23:39:14","slug":"how-to-not-look-like-a-vulnerable-tourist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelnavigator.io\/fr\/how-to-not-look-like-a-vulnerable-tourist\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Not Look Like a Vulnerable Tourist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tourists are easy targets for theft and scams. Share these tips with your employees so they can travel like pros and protect themselves from unnecessary losses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Anti-Theft Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Awareness of your surroundings will minimize risks. Burying your nose in a map with cameras around your neck is a clear signal you&#8217;re a distracted foreigner. Assume you&#8217;re always being watched.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t use your money belt in public; it&#8217;s supposed to be hidden. Visit a bathroom or other private place to access the contents.<\/li>\n<li>If you see a sign warning people of pickpockets, don&#8217;t check your valuables! Somebody could be watching, and you&#8217;re telling them where your stuff is.<\/li>\n<li>Never set down bags containing valuables. (There are scams designed to distract you while an accomplice steals them).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Carrying Cash<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once bereaved of cash, there&#8217;s no recourse. So be smart about how and where you handle it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don&#8217;t keep all your cash in your wallet; store it in different places (eg: zippered pocket, underclothes pouch, in your shoe), and divide it among travel companions if applicable.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t flash cash in public, especially in crowded places! Carry only what you need and keep your wallet somewhere difficult for pickpockets to access.<\/li>\n<li>When shopping at local markets, bring small bills. Negotiating hard then handing over a large bill can be insulting and increase your chances of being ripped off.<\/li>\n<li>Lastly, keep emergency cash in your luggage, somewhere nobody will look, like your toiletry kit or even a dirty sock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>ATM Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tourists withdrawing wads of cash from ATMs are prime targets. Be aware of your surroundings! Don&#8217;t be obvious about where you put your money. For example, pretend to put it in one place while stashing it elsewhere. Or, visit a bathroom and divide your cash amongst hiding places.<\/p>\n<p>ATMs in tourist spots may also have card skimmers or illegal cameras. Use only bank-affiliated ATMs that are beside or inside the bank, during banking hours only. (This also alleviates complications if the ATM eats your card).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Avoiding Scams<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Street smarts keep you safe when you can&#8217;t hide your foreigner status. Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/classic-travel-scams-and-how-to-avoid-them\/\">classic travel scams<\/a> to avoid:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If a taxi driver tells you the museum or hotel you&#8217;re going to is closed, don&#8217;t believe them. If they insist, get another taxi.<\/li>\n<li>If a restaurant offers you food without ordering, don&#8217;t assume it&#8217;s free.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t get drunk alone! Also, don&#8217;t leave drinks unattended, nor accept a drink that you didn&#8217;t see poured.<\/li>\n<li>Making local friends is a travel boon, but beware of overly friendly strangers. Don&#8217;t give them your personal information or go anywhere with them.<\/li>\n<li>Be even more careful around fellow travellers! They can be bigger predators than locals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In general, listen to your gut. If something seems off, evaluate your surroundings. And don&#8217;t let this scare you from travelling! With these tips you can avoid looking like a vulnerable tourist.<\/p>\n<p>And remember to consult your Travel Navigator app! The security section for every destination describes travel advisories, at-risk groups, security precautions, areas to avoid, and more.<\/p>\n<p>For more insight, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelnavigator.io\/fr\/blog\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Travel Navigator<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tourists are easy targets for theft and scams. Share these tips with your employees so they can travel like pros and protect themselves from unnecessary losses. Anti-Theft Tips Awareness of your surroundings will minimize risks. Burying your nose in a map with cameras around your neck is a clear signal you&#8217;re a distracted foreigner. 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