Have You Fallen for One of the Top 11 Travel Scams in Europe?
| April 6, 2015
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10. Fake Officers
There are numerous individuals walking around in official looking uniforms across Europe, especially at border crossings. Some of these officials are real and some are not. The fake officials will ask you to pay access fees that are not actually required and often quite high. This is one of the more difficult scams to avoid, as anyone can look pretty important in a uniform. Ask your hostel or hotel about any anticipated fees prior to embarking on any day trips alone to avoid these tricky traps.
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