Selma is a fraud prevention specialist renowned for her expertise in private eye investigations and a remarkable partnership with law enforcement agencies. Beyond her investigative triumphs, her public speaking engagements and written works have empowered countless individuals to protect themselves and stay ahead of deceptive schemes. Selma's legacy shines as a tenacious agent of change, unyielding in her commitment to battling fraud and ensuring a safer world for all.
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How the scam works: You are visiting Egypt and ask the taxi driver to take you to a landmark you want to visit, say the Pyramids. “Sure thing”, he says. “We can stop by a ticket office first, so you buy it there, instead of waiting in a line-up at the Pyramids”. You appreciate the initiative and happily […]
How the scam works: Scenario 1. You are traveling through Thailand and getting closer to the border. Along the way, the bus stops for breaks. At one of these breaks, the shops around offer visas to go into Cambodia. “Get your visas from here. It is cheaper than what they charge you at the border”, […]
How the scam works: The Egyptian markets are beautiful, but be careful not to touch the items. There are vendors who will demand that you buy the item, once you have touched it. They might even cause a scene and try to embarrass you, threatening to call the police. How to avoid: You are not in North […]
How the scam works: If you are traveling by train in India, an employee of the railroad company might approach you while you are patiently waiting for another two hours to pass until your departure. He will advise you on the potential thieves around the station, and offer to “lock up” your luggage so it […]
Beware of the travel club scam. You're invited to a travel conference offering a great opportunity: a travel club membership like no other.
How the scam works: (with video below) Some travel agencies have their agents paid by commission when it comes to medical insurance. Nothing wrong with that, just like in so many other businesses. Oftentimes though, unfortunately, some of these agents trick their customers into buying insurance which they really do not need – or if […]
How the scam works: Turkey is an amazing country to visit, but it has the most aggressive street vendors in the world. Walking through the streets of Istanbul or Urgup (Cappadocia), victims are approached by extremely pushy men urging them to come into their shops and buy. Some victims might not see a problem with […]
How the scam works: This scam used to happen very often on the Ukrainian overnight trains coming from Poland or Belarus. Once the train crossed the border, immigration officers would visit the cabins for the necessary visas, passports, etc. However, it was reported that their trick was to find a tourists with photo/video cameras outside […]
Vacation Home Rental Scam: How It Works (with video below) Some vacation home rentals are truly phenomenal, but beware of the newest trap: the Vacation Rentals By Owner or For Rent by Owner scam! Imagine this: You are ready to have the vacation of your dreams, say travel to Kazakhstan to discover the modern nomadic […]
Beware of a new vacation rental scam, where the criminal is the 'tourist' trying to rent your property. Here is how it works:
How the scam works: You are shopping in South East Asia and find a video camera advertised for an amazing price. You decide to buy it and, as the transaction goes through, the seller says they are out of stock and the camera you just played with is just for display, and doesn’t have a case […]
How the scam works: You might have heard of the famous papyrus, a thick paper-like material produced from the papyrus plant. In Egypt, in most places you’ll go, convincing men will probably approach you, offering you their own original papyrus papers for sale. Not only are they overpriced, but they are not original either. How […]
How the scam works: Several shady companies located in the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, or India offer illegal documents. You find them online and all you have to do is send them money and they will send you passports or citizenships cards, claiming they are official. What they do is actually use passports of dead people […]
How the scam works: This has been reported to happen in many countries. As you are enjoying a touristy spot, your pocket or bag vibrates. A phone is ringing inside, but it is not yours! All of a sudden, a person standing five yards away starts yelling from the top of her lungs, accusing you […]
How the scam works: If you are visiting, let’s say, the Coliseum in Rome, you will most likely have to stand in line for about 15-20 minutes, on a good day. The line is compact and thick (4-5 people wide) and slowly advances, as everybody is mesmerized by the overwhelming construction. Almost everybody looks up […]
How the scam works: (with video below) How often do you order pizza? Be aware of a menu –featuring a big juicy pizza, chicken wings or onion rings– sitting in your mailbox, hotel or motel room, regardless of where you live. The scam is so easy to pull that you could fall victim whether you […]
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How the scam works: Scenario 1: You are on vacation in Thailand and having the time of your life. You're walking down the street when suddenly, you find yourself being stopped by the Bangkok police! Asking what you are charged with, the officer tells you it's for having counterfeit bills. They check your wallet and pockets […]
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