Caribbean Cruise Line Reviews Six Travel Scams To Avoid

Online, March 11, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Caribbean Cruise Line Scam Watch was created to assist travelers in avoiding common vacation and travel scams. The economy is getting tighter and people are more desperate and Caribbean Cruise Line is committed to bringing you the very best information in regards to vacation planning and at Caribbean Cruise Line scam awareness is an important service we provide. That is why Caribbean Cruise Line reviews all the information it can find about common travel and vacation scams and then publishes these reviews so that all your Caribbean Cruise Line Destinations are sure to be memorable and not regrettable.

Want to be a Travel Agent Scam

You receive a promotion in the mail or e-mail telling you that you can travel like a travel agent or sell travel from your home. The group purports to be a large travel agency that will provide back-office support while you sell travel packages. For a fee (usually $495 or $4,900), you'll receive training and a travel agent ID card that you can use when making reservations to get a special rate.

Art Scam

Young and convincing "art students" befriend you on the street and persuade you to visit their school's gallery, where you find yourself getting a high-pressure sales pitch to buy overpriced, third-rate work being passed off as art.

Unlicensed Taxi Scam

It is late, you have had a few drinks and it is a long walk home there are no licensed taxis at the rank and a man is offers you a lift. The fare seems reasonable but you could pay a much heavier price. The consequences can range from simple muggings to murder.

Assorted Taxi Scams

How it works: A cab driver tells you that the hotel you want to go to has burned down or just closed and offers to take you to another one where they'll get a commission for bringing you there. Or, the meter is broken, and you're charged an outrageous sum upon arrival. "You have no choice but to pay". Another con is when drivers take the long way to your destination.

Accidental Drop

You are waiting for a train, plane or bus, with your bags by your side, and a passer-by "accidentally" drops a wallet, money or keys from his pocket. Being honest, you grab them and run after him to return it. Your bags, meanwhile, are long gone.

Taxi Money Switch Scam

You're paying a fare with a 50 dollar bill. The driver drops it on the floor and switches it to a 5 dollar bill, which looks very similar. He then argues with you that you've shortchanged him.

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