How to prevent being cheated when traveling, and what should you do if you are unable to prevent yourself? With the development of the times, people's methods of deceiving tourists have become more and more sophisticated. Sometimes, people are really deceived and don't even know how they were deceived, which makes people feel resentful.

However, this time there is an editor who will help you sort out some scams that often occur when traveling with group tours and how to solve them. Come and take a look!

1. Revealing the secrets of common outbound travel scams

Top 1

Look at the travel agency’s qualifications. There are different types of travel agencies. International or domestic agencies indicate the scope of business. If

it is an outbound tour, you must pay attention to whether the travel agency has the right to operate outbound tours.

Step 2

Look at the background of the travel agency industry, that is, whether the company to which the travel agency belongs is mainly engaged in tourism or other projects

Tourism Just a newly expanded area. In comparison, the latter has relatively few qualifications, does not invest much energy, and is obviously slightly inferior in terms of strength

.

Step 3

Look at travel agency advertisements. This trick is the easiest and most effective. Advertising constitutes an important part of the credibility of a travel agency. It can be said with certainty that a travel agency that does not advertise does not have very good strength. Carefully observe what level of media the advertisement appears on and the frequency, length, location or time period in which it appears. These all reflect the credibility and strength of the travel agency from one aspect.

Tip 4

Look at the temperament of the salesperson. Observing whether the employees selling products in a travel agency are well-trained and capable, you can infer something about the situation of the travel agency.

Tip 5

Look at the salesperson’s promise. All salespeople talk about how great their travel products are. But once doubted,

Salesmen from irregular travel agencies often say, "We are friends, can I still lie to you?" or "I promise I won't be wrong."

It sounds warm but in reality it is a personal guarantee of no use. The promoters of regular companies will prove it by their own

travel agency's previous performance, for example, "We organized and received large groups of × type in × year × month" and so on. Let the facts speak for themselves and sound reassuring.

Step 6

Read the travel agency’s promotional materials. Beautifully printed, informative brochures or product descriptions are an important indicator of the quality of travel products, but a few simple printed documents hardly make people miss the guarantee of good quality in the implementation of travel products. .

Tip 7

Remember the phone numbers of local tourism bureaus. If you are not sure about travel agency qualifications and other issues, you can call for consultation.

Choose travel products

Step 8

See whether the travel agency provides a selection list and whether the itinerary is detailed. The itinerary is the travel schedule, which should

include accommodation, meals and attractions. The more detailed the better. An excellent itinerary even includes the phone numbers of the hotel and restaurant where you are staying, so that if the guest gets separated, you can contact the team in time. In addition, the more detailed the schedule is, the less likely the travel agency will change the arrangement midway.

Tip 9

Check whether the itinerary is reasonable. The itineraries of some travel agencies may seem tempting: there are many countries and cities, and the arrangements are compact.

But in fact, a lot of time is wasted on the way, or even backtracked. For example, a travel agency organized a 14-day trip from Beijing to Israel to

South Africa, then back to Israel and back to Beijing. The time spent on flying and waiting at the airport for security check was nearly 60 hours

After hours of traveling like this, not only was it a fleeting sight, but it was also drowsy and exhausted, not to mention the fun of traveling and sightseeing.

Step 10

Discuss the details of the attractions. When looking at the itinerary, you should not only pay attention to whether the programs and attractions meet your interests, but also whether the markings are detailed.

If the itinerary says "a day of skiing in the Alps" or "a half-day tour of the Gold Coast", be careful.

Be careful. Because "Alps Mountain" and "Gold Coast" are very large, there are many local ski resorts or beach resorts. Their facilities, management, and natural conditions are quite different, and the services they enjoy vary. Very big. In this case,

Be sure to ask the travel agency for the specific name and situation of the ski resort or bathing area. Although travelers may not know it even if it is told, but if the travel agency cannot tell it, there must be something wrong. If the name is given, please note it down and see if it matches in the future

In addition, when consulting other travel agencies, you can ask how the place is like. Competitors will often tell the truth. The 11th move

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Make it clear which entertainment items are included in the group fee and which ones need to be paid for by yourself. Find out whether the door label only covers each ticket,

or all. For example, when traveling to a certain beach, there is no charge for swimming, but diving, water skiing, taking a speedboat to the sea, etc. are all chargeable.

You need to pay for yourself. But the travel agency's itinerary only said "from 1 to 4 p.m., swim, water ski, and take a speedboat at X Bathing Beach." This

is easily misleading. Therefore, be sure to ask questions before traveling to avoid future disputes.

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Ask about meal standards. Food is the most important thing for people. When they go out, the quality of food is of great importance. Ask about the meal rates in advance, firstly to estimate the quality of the meal, and secondly, if the travel agency fails to arrange meals for some reason during the trip, there are also standards for refunds.

In addition, you also need to ask how many vegetables, soups, meat and vegetables are served. If you are traveling abroad, it is best to ask whether Chinese food or local food. Overseas, Chinese food is usually more expensive.

Step 13: Make it clear the name, location and star rating of the hotel. Generally speaking, writing like "Check into Beijing Wangfu Hotel (five-star) or similar hotel"

is relatively standard. There may be problems if you only write the location or star rating. Some travel agencies have written on their itinerary the "Three Passes". When they arrive there, they find that this place is deep in the mountains and there are no homes. Obviously this is a travel agency that did not check the route in advance.

It just imagined a hotel based on the map.

Step 14

Determine the means of transportation. Not only must it be clear whether it is a car, train, or airplane, but also whether the car is an imported car or a domestic car, and what model it is, because this is directly related to the comfort of the journey. If you are traveling by car, you need to have a clear understanding of the conditions of the car and your rights and obligations.

Step 15

If you travel abroad, according to regulations, you can go to the local Bank of China with your passport with a visa to exchange 2,000 US dollars (only refers to the first person in the year

) If the travel agency never mentions U.S. dollars, and neither gives the travelers their passports before leaving the country, nor does they ask them to exchange U.S. dollars for the first time, then be careful and make sure you do so before departure. Get this straight. If the travel agency says that it can only exchange USD 1,000 according to regulations, then it must be a scam.

Step 16

See if there is a full escort. Usually if the number of people in a tour group exceeds 15, the travel agency organizing the group should send a full escort. To ensure

that travel from one place to another can be smoothly connected and any problems that arise during the journey can be resolved in a timely manner.

Flexible response during travel

Tip 17

When the tour guide temporarily adds programs to the original itinerary during the trip, travelers must first determine whether they If you are

interested in this, then you need to ask whether there is any additional fee for this arrangement. Finally, you also need to find out whether the new arrangement will affect

your visit to the next attraction. . As long as any of the above items feel inappropriate, travelers can bravely say "no" and refuse the new arrangement. Tip 18

When the tour guide reduces the number of attractions.

Travelers should remember that you have paid for every attraction. Even if you don't have a ticket, you have paid for transportation. If you paid but didn't get the corresponding service, you should ask for a refund. Even complain for compensation.

Of course, cancellation of attractions due to non-visiting or force majeure external factors is not included.

Tip 19

If you are not interested in shopping, but the tour guide keeps taking the group into the store, the most effective countermeasure is to resolutely not buy. If

all group members are not interested, you can ask the tour guide and tour guide.

Tip 20

If you are sure you want to go shopping, but the store led by the tour guide is extremely expensive, you might as well not buy here and buy at another store.

In both Hong Kong and Singapore, the tourism bureaus choose some genuine products. Shops with reasonable prices issue logos. In these two places,

the two logos of red sailboat and merlion are considered correct.

Tip 21

When purchasing more expensive items, you should ask in advance whether they can be returned or exchanged, so that you can be prepared if you compare the goods with three stores and discover a large price difference

time to return.

Top 22

The explanation and introduction of local tourist attractions are usually provided by the tour guide (also called the tour guide) of the tourist destination reception agency. If the tour guide

does not Explain that you can tell him directly that he will be complained. Because the tour fee includes tour guide fees.

Complain if you are dissatisfied after returning

Step 23

Keep the agreement signed before departure, the itinerary, and the travel agency’s breach of contract or the tour guide’s irresponsibility during the trip Complain to the quality management department of the travel agency if necessary.

Step 24

If the quality management department of the travel agency cannot properly solve the problem, complain to the quality management department of the provincial and municipal tourism bureaus

2. Tourist Traps Revealed

1. You can pass by the scenic spots without getting out of the car

Individual travel agencies use vague reporting of scenic spots to make general impressions on consumers. Saying "a certain line" makes consumers feel that there are many attractions, and the price will increase accordingly. Travel agencies, on the other hand, omit certain travel contents to reduce expenses.

In actual travel, many scenic spots are just passed by in the car, and there is no time for tourists to stop and visit carefully.

Anti-fraud tips: In order to try to avoid such incidents, consumers must communicate with the travel agency in detail about the itinerary for each day's tour and the time to stay at the attractions, and then write it clearly in the travel contract.

2. Withhold meal fees and lower catering standards

The quality of tourist catering is easily ignored by consumers, who think that group meals are generally not very tasty. Usually in travel contracts, the meal expenses signed between consumers and travel agencies mainly include the number of meals and the cost per person per meal, and the total cost is included in the total travel cost.

During actual travel, some consumers’ dining expenses did not comply with this standard, and there were even cases where part of the meal expenses were privately withheld by travel agencies.

Anti-fraud tips: When signing a travel contract, not only must the number of meals and meal standards be clearly stated, but also mutual agreement should be made that in the event of poor meal quality, consumers have the right to terminate the travel agency immediately Or the tour guide's catering arrangements, request a refund of the meal fee, and arrange the meal on your own.

3. The use of "low-price" and "group buying" is limited

The elderly and children are usually classified by some travel agencies as "special groups" who may have "problems" in their spending power. Special care will be given to "special groups" and "surcharges" of varying amounts will be charged.

Anti-fraud tips: When purchasing "low-price" "group purchase" and other travel products, firstly, check the validity period clearly. The second is to understand the special rooms that are limited in supply. Many group purchases require tourists to make reservations 3 to 5 days in advance, or even a week, and whether the reservation is successful is subject to confirmation by the merchant.

Third, before group buying, you should also check whether you can get a refund after the due date or at any time. Generally, ultra-low-price group purchases require limited-time sales. Many tourists click to buy when they are excited, but they cannot go due to various reasons before leaving. When joining the group, they did not pay attention to the rules that the order cannot be refunded.

The fourth is to see whether there is service quality and safety guarantee.

Nowadays, many group purchases are paid online without invoices or signed contracts. Once disputes or accidents occur, it will be very difficult to handle without evidence.

4. Be wary of "one-day tour" push notifications on mobile phones as a trap

A few days ago, the Beijing Municipal Tourism Commission issued travel tips for Beijing during the "National Day" Golden Week in 2015, reminding tourists traveling in Beijing to strengthen their Be aware of precautions, beware of tourist traps, especially "one-day tours", and do not believe false travel information pushed by mobile phones.

The notice issued a special warning for "one-day tours", asking the public not to trust and participate in low-priced "one-day tour" tour groups.

For example: You can visit the Badaling Great Wall for 50 yuan, 80 yuan, or 100 yuan. False advertisements for visiting scenic spots such as the Summer Palace and the Forbidden City are illegal "one-day tours". There is an additional price for boarding the bus and the items are at your own expense. All are illegal (all visitors agree to exceptions).

All small advertisements and business cards for "one-day tours" are distributed on the streets, "one-day tours" solicitation signs are set up on streets and bus stops, and "one-day tours" advertisements are posted on tourist transportation maps. , "One-day tour" advertisements on the Internet are all illegal "one-day tours" to attract tourists.

The main means of inducing tourists to be deceived.

"Illegal 'one-day tours' mostly solicit tourists at bus stations, Tiananmen Square and other places, and this open-air solicitation model will not be adopted by regular travel agencies." The person in charge said, "First of all, "Charging after the tour" and "providing door-to-door pick-up and drop-off services" are all common deceptive tactics used by illegal "one-day tours".

There are also some people wearing bus uniforms who go to the streets to solicit customers. These are also fake.

5. The reminder text message saying "flight canceled" may be a scam.

I just booked a ticket for the National Day trip, and suddenly received a "flight change" text message, and an extra 300 RMB was refunded. Yuan, is there such a good thing in the world? So I dialed the 400 number in the text message according to the text message, hoping to get an extra 300 yuan back. As a result, I fell into the scammer's trap step by step and lost tens of thousands of yuan.

Anti-fraud tips: When receiving text messages with content similar to "flight cancellation, flight change, ticket refund or change, invoice itinerary", etc., you should call the airline customer service phone number, airport customer service phone number, official Verify and confirm through multiple channels such as the website.

Don’t blindly trust information from unknown sources, and don’t call unknown numbers provided in text messages to transfer money at the other party’s request.

6. Fake bank fraud

During the National Day trip, you frequently use bank cards or withdraw large amounts of cash. You may also want to upgrade your credit card limit to prevent insufficient use. At this time, the most likely things to be encountered are cipher failure, large-value credit card fraud, bank points redemption and other counterfeit bank frauds. Be extremely cautious when encountering such short interest rates and phone calls.

Anti-fraud tips: When you receive text messages about password failure, large-amount credit card processing, bank points redemption, etc., no matter whether the number sending the text message is an official bank number, do not trust it, and do not click on the text message. any URL link. Because fraudsters are likely to use fake base stations to imitate bank customer service numbers to send text messages.

Call the official customer service number of the bank to inquire about relevant matters as soon as possible to effectively detect the scam.

7. WiFi phishing scams are most likely to occur when hotels are connected to WiFi

When traveling during the National Day, in order to save traffic, there is a strong need to use the Internet.

At the same time, many people stay in hotels and connect to the hotel’s WiFi to access the Internet. Little do they know that behind these free WiFis there may be hackers who use the WiFi of the same name to trick you into accessing the fake WiFi network they have set up. And can easily control your phone.

Then steal bank account passwords, mobile payment text messages, photos, videos and other information on the mobile phone.

Anti-fraud tips: Do not access password-less WiFi, and do not conduct transfers, remittances, payments, etc. under WiFi networks.

3. How to avoid property losses

1. Anti-theft articles

1. Don’t reveal your money

Take public transportation when traveling When carrying tools, do not fiddle with valuables or count money in public places, and do not accept food or cigarettes from strangers. Some criminals take the initiative to strike up conversations with passengers while waiting or riding in the bus, obtain information, and persuade the passengers to eat food laced with drugs, then wait until the passengers are unconscious and fall asleep to steal.

Police Tips: Keep small change and whole money separately. Do not carry large amounts of cash with you. It is best not to keep bank cards and ID cards together to avoid loss and difficulty in getting a replacement. Don't reveal personal information when talking to strangers, and be careful if the other person wants to ask for it.

2. Keep your luggage with you

It is inevitable to carry large and small bags when going out. When taking the train, do not leave bags containing important items on the ground. If you place it on the ground, don't take your eyes off it. Many times, criminals will divide into two groups, one person is responsible for chatting and diverting attention, and the other is dedicated to stealing.

By the time the owner discovered that the item was missing, the criminals had already fled.

Police tip: Keep your luggage within sight, hold it between your legs, or leave it to a companion to take care of. Otherwise, you may be stolen while talking and looking around while distracted.

3. Doors and windows should be locked.

When traveling as a family, you are most afraid of having your home stolen. Some thieves often take advantage of holidays to break into your home. Some techniques are used to open locks, and there are also techniques to break into a house by prying windows. Doors and windows at home should be locked tightly before going out.

Police tip: You might as well hang some clothes on the balcony to give the criminals the illusion that there is someone at home. It is best to leave the key with a relative or friend before going out to avoid accidents and no one opens the door.

2. Anti-Fraud

1. Be careful of strangers

While waiting for the train at the train station, someone will take the initiative to chat with you, claiming to be a fellow traveler or a fellow traveler. , understand your situation, such as where your home is, where you go to play, how many people are in your home, etc.

Police Tip: Beware of "particularly enthusiastic" strangers and do not disclose information about yourself or your family. Criminals will use sweet words to deceive your trust, and then use this information to deceive your relatives and friends.

2. Be careful when checking money

When you buy food and books near a local train station, you take out the change, and the other party says there is something wrong with the money and asks for a change. When you go out, you may find that the shopkeeper gave you the wrong amount of change, and you go back to look for it, but the shopkeeper doesn't acknowledge it at all.

Police reminder: When shopping outside, check the amount of money asked by the store in person, and report any problems to the police immediately.

3. Do not get involved in gambling

When a person is traveling by train and is bored during the journey, someone will induce the passengers to play poker, guess the size, etc. on the pretext of relieving their boredom. Mini games for everyone to bet money on for fun.

Police reminder: This is often a trap set up by criminals, taking advantage of tourists’ boredom. It appears to be a small game, but is actually a fraudulent activity. Passengers should not participate.

3. Anti-robbing articles

1. Carry small bags on the chest

Many tourists like to put valuables in small bags and carry them on their backs. If any tourist If you are careless, you will easily be snatched away by speedsters.

Police tip: It is best to carry a small bag on your chest, and it is safest to carry it cross-body. When walking with a backpack, it is best to walk on the inside of the road to avoid giving speeders a chance.

2. Wear less jewelry

Many female tourists like to wear expensive jewelry when they go out. Sometimes this exposed wealth will attract criminals to covet them. In addition to backpacks, some valuable necklaces and earrings are also targets.

Police Tips: Go out for fun and do not wear valuable jewelry. Not only are they easy to lose, but they are also easy to be robbed. Especially when playing at night, you should pay more attention to "reducing the burden".

3. Hold on to your mobile phone

When you go out for fun, it is normal to use your mobile phone to take pictures. Smartphones are expensive to make. Tourists take selfies easily. Some criminals grab the phone and run away after seeing it. Be careful when posting photos.

Police tip: It is best to wear a mobile phone bag with a rope around your neck to prevent not only theft but also robbery.

Don’t use your phone on the street. Post photos indoors while dining or taking a break.

Keep these in mind when you go out. Don’t trust strangers easily. Be smart. Although you enjoy the pleasure and relaxation brought by travel, don’t take it too lightly.