When traveling abroad, tourists often fall victim to pickpockets and various scammers. The highest number of such incidents has been recorded in Spain, which tops the list of countries with the highest level of fraud aimed at travelers. In recent years, the number of deceived tourists in this country has exceeded one million.
This is reported by Finway
Most Dangerous Countries for Tourists: Leaderboard
The Go.compare study found that France ranks second in the number of victims of scams, followed by the USA, Italy, and Greece. Below is a list of the ten countries where tourists most frequently encounter fraud:
- Spain — 1,054,729 deceived travelers
- France — 212,186
- USA — 153,184
- Italy — 102,384
- Greece — 81,918
- Portugal — 75,674
- Turkey — 59,256
- Germany — 56,940
- Netherlands — 39,600
- Cyprus — 6,206
Most Common Scam Schemes and Tips for Tourists
Experts note that tourists can fall victim to various schemes: these include pickpocketing, inflated taxi fares, scams in restaurants and shops, fake tours, street “attractions,” distribution of “free” souvenirs, currency exchange fraud, phishing and identity theft, as well as rental vehicle scams.
“Experts advise tourists to remain vigilant even on the most popular routes.”
To avoid risks while traveling, specialists recommend not displaying valuable items, keeping a close eye on documents and money, using only verified services, and employing accessories to protect belongings. Taking simple precautions can significantly reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of scammers while on vacation.