Getting around a new city can be exciting, but it also comes with risks. Taxi scams happen everywhere from Bangkok to Buenos Aires, and they’ve been separating travelers from their cash for decades.

When it comes to catching a ride at the airport, it pays to be cautious. Many unsuspecting holidaymakers have fallen for taxi hustling, where unlicensed drivers offer cheaper fares than official taxis ...

Our columnist addresses a case of wire fraud, a credit card scheme and a dubious website — just three examples of the types of reader woe that regularly surface in the Tripped Up inbox. By Seth Kugel ...

Sadly, hailing a cab on vacation can mean being taken for a ride in more ways than one, with some drivers scamming tourists using a range of underhand tricks. Now, travelers have been sharing the ...

Tourists are regularly scammed by taxis, so be sure to have your wits about you - Alamy When successful, an airport transfer is completely forgettable: a smooth, uneventful journey from the arrivals ...