32 Common Travel Scams and How to Avoid Them Like a Pro
25. The Wrong Change Shuffle
In busy markets or food stalls, vendors may take advantage of tourists unfamiliar with coins and notes. They count your change slowly or shuffle bills while talking, slipping in a lower denomination or shorting you entirely. How to Avoid It: Count your change out loud, and don’t let yourself be rushed. If possible, pay with exact amounts or use small bills to avoid confusion.
