From fake taxi meters to “helpful” locals with hidden agendas, these travel scams are so clever they’ve emptied bank accounts ...

Travel scams have evolved alongside the internet, making them harder to spot. Gone are the days when only obvious email ...

The Better Business Bureau highlighted travel and online purchases as two of the most common holiday shopping scams during a ...

Europe is packed with historic landmarks, scenic train rides, and excellent coffee, but for all the good, there’s also a steady stream of travel scams waiting for unsuspecting tourists. These ...

Last month, Paris cafes were caught cheating unsuspecting tourists out of good-quality wine. The scam is simple: bistro visitors order, say, a glass of Chablis, costing around €9 (£7.65). The wine ...

Thailand’s Bangkok has been ranked the worst city globally for pickpocketing and scams, according to U.K.-based insurance ...

Travelers have been conned since time immemorial, but today’s scams are more insidious and sophisticated than such old tricks as the bait-and-switch or shell game. Security experts say modern-day ...

A new report reveals the world’s most pickpocket and scam-prone tourist destinations. With two Indian cities making it to the ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Bangkok, Thailand – a city teeming with rich culture, ...

Indiana Attorney General secures court judgment against fraudulent timeshare scheme, ending GoGo Travel Consulting's ...

Warned about dodgy online visa scam sites, we made sure we used the official application form. But we failed to check the ...