This exciting summer in Russia during the World Cup can become a nightmare if you don’t watch out for the following scams.
Credit card information stolen
At some ATMs, hackers often install spy devices in card slots and cameras behind people withdrawing money to collect card numbers and PIN codes.
Avoid logging into bank accounts or accessing personal information in local internet cafes.
Suddenly found money
While wandering around Red Square one day, you see someone `suddenly` drop a pile of money.
Be very alert when someone gives you an amount of money `falling from the sky`.
Another common scam that thief gangs often use is to attract the victim’s attention by making friends, dropping items, asking for help, begging children… Therefore, tourists should not
Online tricks
Be careful of attractive offers to participate in some online competitions to win `a pair of tickets to watch the World Cup`.
In addition, due to the increased demand for Russian visas during the World Cup, a number of fake Russian consulate websites were created to accept online visa applications.
Play soccer with the locals
Are you going to watch the World Cup?
Play Bau Cua Tom Ca
This popular game is one of the places where tourists lose the most money.
10 scams to be wary of when traveling to Russia during the World Cup season
Source: YouTube.
Be careful when exchanging money
Be careful when you are taken by some kind strangers to exchange money at small retail stores.
Go to official currency exchange centers or withdraw money from ATMs.
Swap luggage
In places where there is a locker rental service to store luggage, don’t believe it if someone suddenly offers to help you unlock it as an employee.
Airport shuttle
Imagine you have just landed at the airport late at night, full of excitement and preparing to watch the World Cup.
So why does he know your name?
Staged arrests
Be careful of the following setups: You are walking on the street when a police officer stops you and accuses you of circulating counterfeit money.
Be careful when refueling
If you decide to rent a car to travel during the World Cup, be careful when going to private gas stations.
Truong Dang
