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Husband & wife fall victim to car rental scam during vacation in Germany

moe — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 05:06:09 +0000

As reported by Azstarnet.com, my husband and I rented a car from Hertz in Munich last summer. The rental process was incredibly time-consuming, and after 45 minutes at the rental desk a five-minute walk to the garage and then another 30-minute wait in the garage, we received our vehicle. Read Article

Thailand: Tourist Police promoting smartphone application as a safety tool

moe — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:08:44 +0000

According to Eturbonews.com Thai Tourist Police are promoting the use of an app, Tourist Buddy, which is now available at the iTunes store. The free app, currently available only for iOS devices like the iPhone and iPad, is packed with travel and safety advice for tourists and travelers around Thailand. Read Article

London: two U.K nationals expect prison sentences for taxi firm scam

moe — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:37:18 +0000

Arabianbusiness.com reported that, two UK nationals have confessed to orchestrating a GBP £1m (US$1.5m) taxi scam in order to fund regular trips to Dubai, it was reported. Read Article

Travel Scam: beware of “Delta round-trip” flight confirmation email

moe — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:01:38 +0000

Middletown-ct.com reported that you open your work email in the morning and see a confirmation from Delta for your round-trip flight from New York to California. Read Article

North Carolina: BBB warning residents about American Airways mail scam

moe — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 03:40:11 +0000

As reported by Bizjournals.com If there’s one thing you shouldn’t buy from a fly-by-night seller, it’s airline tickets. Take it from a guy who once had to buy a boarding pass at the Hanoi airport with a sweaty $100 bill pulled out of a boot. Read Article

Pattaya: Russian tourists victim of travel company scam

moe — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 06:18:14 +0000

Bangkokpost.com reported that fourteen Russian tourists are demanding that police speed up their investigation into a scam by a Russian travel company in Pattaya. The tourists told the superintendent of Pattaya Police Station on Saturday that they had paid a total of 3 million baht for package tours but the operator did not keep her promises. Read Article

Travel scam: travel company owner sentenced to 11 years in Cairo prison

moe — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:56:44 +0000

On February 6 2013, officers in the General Directorate of Investigations in Cairo have arrested a man accused of running a fake travel business. Mohammad Attia got sentenced for 11 years after he was found guilty of 14 different fraud and scam charges. Victims told police that Mohammad Attia charged a large fee and promised to get them hired abroad, but he disappeared as soon as he got paid. Read Article

Work abroad scam: Delhi women fall victim, sold as sex workers in the Middle East

moe — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:30:00 +0000

According to Huardian.co.uk the two women sit in a grimy flat in west Delhi. The sound of traffic filters through the curtained windows. It is dark and they are talking about their rescue a few hours before and how – if – they might get back to their homes almost 1,000 miles away. Read Article

Warning for summer rental scams

admin — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 05:48:32 +0000

Attorney General Linda Kelly cautions consumers, both travelers and property owners, to be on the lookout for scams that are linked to summer vacation rentals and vacations. “Internet sites, like Craigslist, or other online classified ads, are a popular place for consumers searching for last minute rental bargains or homeowners who are hoping to earn more rental income during the summer vacation season,” Kelly said. “Unfortunately, these websites are also popular with scam artists looking to lure unsuspecting consumers into their traps.” Read Article

British Tourists often purchase counterfeit goods abroad, believe they are saving money

admin — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:03:02 +0000

Almost half of UK holidaymakers buy counterfeit goods when abroad, often after being duped into believing they were saving money on branded handbags, clothes and other items, according to a new report.Read Article