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TRAVEL SCAM
Istanbul, Turkey
Boat Tour Ticket Scam
Street sellers overcharge tourists for boat tours by offering fake discounts or inflated prices.
Medium Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Tourist docks, Bosphorus area, ferry terminals
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Seller approaches tourist offering a boat tour
2. Quotes a very high price initially
3. Reduces price suddenly to appear like a good deal
4. Tourist later finds official tickets are much cheaper
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• Very high starting price then sudden discount
• Selling tickets on the street instead of official booth
• Claiming “last chance” or limited availability
• Prices different from official counters
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• Buy tickets only from official counters or docks
• Compare prices before purchasing
• Avoid street sellers offering deals
• Verify tour details before paying
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