(Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post)Earlier this spring, I watched a young, solemn man dressed like a Buddhist monk approach a tourist on the Mall. (Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post)Corrupt cabbiesThe scam : The cabdriver (or tuk-tuk driver) claims the meter is broken and quotes an outrageously inflated price . A cabdriver, restaurant or retailer claims you paid with fake money, switching your real notes for fake ones. How to avoid it : Familiarize yourself with the currency and exchange money only through legitimate sources, such as banks and hotels. How to avoid it : Don’t pull over unless you hear a noise or see an emergency light pop on.

Source: Washington Post May 23, 2019 15:52 UTC