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TRAVEL SCAM
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Airport Taxi Overcharge Scam
Unlicensed or aggressive taxi drivers overcharge tourists with inflated prices at the airport.
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Airport exits, tourist zones, hotels
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Drivers approach tourists aggressively at airport exit
2. Claim to be official or pre-booked transport
3. Quote very high fixed price or say Uber is unavailable
4. Tourist is pressured into paying overpriced fare
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
- Drivers shouting or grabbing luggage
- No official taxi identification
- Claims Uber is banned
- Price much higher than expected
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
- Pre-book airport transfer
- Use Uber or trusted apps
- Ignore aggressive drivers
- Confirm price before entering vehicle
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