Tourists are the 'ideal target for scammers' - key tactic can help you avoid being conned

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more While tourists like to let their guard down on holiday, they must always be aware of scammers (Image: Getty) The online gaming company Slingo has warned tourists to take care whilst on holiday , sharing some of the most popular scams that can be found in various popular destinations. Whilst tourists will always be excited to visit a faraway destination, it is important that they do their research before setting off.

Dom Aldworth, brand marketing coordinator at Slingo, noted that tourists who evidently do not understand the local culture are regarded by scammers as the best people to approach. They advised: "There are plenty of reasons that tourists make the ideal target for scammers. When heading away abroad we're often relaxed and have our guard down, meaning we're less likely to be suspicious of strangers.

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