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Around the World in 80 Scams: an Essential Travel Guide by Peter John Print book, Kindle, and eBook versions available Practical tips for beating swindlers at their own games! Available in Print, Kindle, iBooks and as an iPhone App |
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Published: April 20th 2011 ISBN: 978-0-9559114-5-3 326 pages
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Essential Travel BookThis essential book is a practical, focused, and detailed guide to eighty of the most common scams and crimes travellers might encounter. It is packed with real-world examples drawn from resources across the globe and the author’s own travels. Being aware of scammers' tricks is the best way of avoiding them altogether. Forewarned is forearmed. |
Who this book is forThis book is for anybody who travels and wants to avoid being scammed. From new travellers to more experienced voyagers; even lifelong travellers will discover new information in this book that will help protect them from trouble. What you will learn
- Learn scammer ‘tricks of the trade’, and how to avoid them. |
About Peter JohnPeter John is a lifelong traveller who dabbles in office work while planning his next trip. He has never knowingly scammed anyone, but has been scammed while he travelled more times than he cares to remember. He hopes that others can learn from his mistakes, which are spelled out in merciless detail in this book. |
LatestNov 2011 - Skyscanner readers offer their scams. Nov 2011 - Skyscanner book review July 2011 - Feature in Wanderlust Magazine June 2011 - Scam 77 on TravelMag
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Introduction |
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Chapter 1: Hotels and other accommodation scams |
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RESORT FEES AND OTHER HOTEL "BAIT AND SWITCH" SCAMS |
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GUIDEBOOK-RELATED SCAMS |
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TIMESHARE RESALE SCAMS |
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RESORT INVESTMENT SCAMS |
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ACCOMMODATION RENTAL SCAM |
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HOTEL EXCHANGE RATE SCAM |
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HOTEL TOUT SCAMS |
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HALF-BUILT HOTEL SCAM |
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FALSE FELLOW TRAVELLER SCAMS |
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ONLINE HOTEL REVIEW SCAM |
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Chapter 2: Transport scams |
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TAXI METER SCAMS |
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ROBBERIES AND GASSINGS ON OVERNIGHT TRAINS |
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SCENIC ROUTE TAXI SCAM |
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SPIKED DRINKS ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT |
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HIJACKING OF TOURIST BUSES |
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TAXI MAFIA SCAMS |
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OTHER TAXI SCAMS |
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THIEVING BAGGAGE HANDLERS |
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AIRPORT SCANNER SCAM |
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ARMED ROBBERIES NEAR AIRPORTS |
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TICKET INSPECTOR SCAMS |
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THEFT FROM BUSES' LUGGAGE HOLDS |
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Chapter 3: Cash, ATM and credit card scams |
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TOO MANY ZEROS SCAMS |
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ATM MUGGINGS |
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SOPHISTICATED ATM SCAMS |
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CREDIT CARD SCAMS |
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WE'VE GOT YOUR WALLET AT THE POLICE STATION SCAM |
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CURRENCY EXCHANGE SCAMS |
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Chapter 4: Travel agent and travel club scams |
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LYING TRAVEL AGENT SCAMS |
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FRAUDULENT TRAVEL AGENT SCAMS |
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TRAVEL CLUB SCAMS |
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VISA-RELATED SCAMS |
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VOLUNTEERING SCAMS |
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TOUR GUIDE SCAMS |
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Chapter 5: Shopping scams |
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FAKE GOODS SCAMS |
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TAILOR-RELATED SCAMS |
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NATIVE OR "TRIBAL" MARKET SCAMS |
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ADMISSION TICKET SCAMS |
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RIP-OFF TRADER SCAMS |
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GEM/PRECIOUS STONE SCAMS |
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TRADITIONAL MEDICINE SCAMS |
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ART SCHOOL SCAM |
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Chapter 6: Eating, drinking and gambling scams |
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CLIP JOINTS |
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POISONING INSURANCE SCAM |
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SPIKED DRINKS IN BARS |
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CASINO SCAMS |
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THREE-CARD MONTE SCAM |
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RIGGED BETTING GAME SCAMS |
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REFILLED BOTTLED WATER SCAM |
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TEA CEREMONY SCAM |
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Chapter 7: Government scams |
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VISA FEES SCAM |
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FOREIGNER CHARGES SCAM |
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EXIT TAX SCAMS |
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COMPULSORY TOURIST GUIDE SCAM |
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OFFICIAL EXCHANGE RATES |
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Chapter 8: E-mail and Internet scams |
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INTERNET CAFES AND INTERNET BANKING SCAMS |
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AIRLINE TICKET FUNDS SCAM |
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ATTACK WEBSITE AND MALICIOUS SPAM SCAMS |
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EBAY HOLIDAY SCAMS |
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TRAVEL-RELATED SPAM SCAMS |
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INTERNATIONAL DRIVING LICENCES SCAM |
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Chapter 9: Begging and street hustling scams |
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BEGGING |
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PARISIAN GOLD RING SCAM |
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BAKSHEESH SCAMS |
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LEATHER JACKET SCAM |
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COIN SWAP SCAM |
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FAKE "GOOD SAMARITANS" SCAMS |
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Chapter 10: Extortion, blackmail and fraud scams |
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FAKE POLICEMEN SCAMS |
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PASSPORT EXTORTION |
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POLICE TRAFFIC STOP SCAMS |
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ON-THE-SPOT FINE SCAMS |
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RENTAL DAMAGE SCAMS |
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PROSTITUTE BLACKMAIL SCAMS |
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INJURED RELATIVE SCAM |
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INSURANCE CLAIM SCAMS |
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TOURIST KIDNAPPING |
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DISTRACTING AND MUGGING TRAVELLERS |
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Epilogue: How I try to avoid being scammed |
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