21 Common Travel Scams Making a Comeback and How to Spot Them
19. The Luggage Helper Hustle
At airports or train stations, someone grabs your bag “to help” load it into a taxi or onto a trolley—then refuses to return it unless you tip them. In more dangerous cases, they simply walk off with it. To avoid this, always keep your hand on your luggage and decline unsolicited help. Only accept assistance from clearly uniformed staff or porters.
