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Boston, United States
10 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Boston, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.
Rental listings demanding deposits before viewing for properties that do not exist, spiking at the September student intake.
Street and online resellers offering sports, harbour-cruise and attraction tickets that are counterfeit, already used, or non-transferable.
Unlicensed 'historic tour' guides charging for commentary on public walking routes that are free to follow.
Counterfeit sports merchandise sold at street stalls near stadiums as official.
Dynamic currency conversion at card terminals and independent cash machines at poor rates.
Unofficial parking attendants charging at spaces that are free or already metered near event venues.
Restaurants applying automatic gratuity plus separate service charges, with tipping prompted again on the total.
Drivers taking extended routes from the airport and applying tunnel and surcharge fees that do not apply.
Pickpocketing on crowded transit lines and along the historic walking trail during peak tourist season.
Fake charity collectors with clipboards working the main shopping streets and transit entrances.
