Everyone knows business travelers stand out. Whether on vacation with your family or a quick business trip, this leads to an abundance of scams which can leave you the victim of theft without ever knowing what happened.

So what are some of the most common travel scams and how can you avoid them? Check these out:

1.At the Curb
Where: Checking in at Curbside.

How: Curbside check-in is a great convenience. But once you hand over your bags, where does it go? Usually it sits for a few minutes on a cart while the skycap is helping another customer.

This is the perfect opportunity for anyone to pick up your luggage.

What to do: Pay attention. Do not give your bags to anyone you don’t feel comfortable with. Make sure you wait until he is almost full before dropping off your luggage.
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