Order Travel Advisory Travel Advisory! How to Avoid Thefts, Cons, and Street Scams While Traveling
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TRAVELERS: Do you worry about terrorists?
About planes crashing?
Statistically, you're more likely to be
PICKPOCKETED or SCAMMED on the street!
Get street smart.
Awareness is your best weapon.
Read Travel Advisory! and never be a victim.
Travel Advisory follows the authors as they prowl the world in pursuit of petty criminals. Stalking the stalkers, Bambi Vincent and Bob Arno traipse the planet’s top travel destinations, occasionally lifting their heads from the trail to report on their unique and ever-changing milieu.
Travel Advisory is true crime presented in personal, fun-to-read doses. Its stories, linked by a pair of constant characters, could be compared to a television series. The authors, present in most stories, are on location in a different part of the world each week, reporting on the crime du jour.
“Bob Arno is the world’s foremost expert on the techniques of first-rank ‘wires’ [pickpockets].”
–Time magazine
“This is a must-read for anyone who goes out in crowds, even in their own home town.” –posted on Amazon
High and dry on the streets of elsewhere.
From the reviews:
“Fast-paced, fact-filled must-read for the international traveler to avoid spending hours with the local police and U.S. consular officials abroad.” –F.A. Tex Harris, secretary, American Foreign Service Association
“The information in this book reduces the traveler’s risk of being scammed to practically nil. As important an item to pack as your toothbrush.” –Jim D’Amico, vice president of entertainment and land programs, Silversea Cruises
“This well-researched overview of travel scams is a ‘must-read’ for both travelers and law enforcement and security professionals involved in tourist safety and security issues. Bob and Bambi’s firsthand account takes you inside the minds of those crooks who prey on tourists.” –Dave Wiggins, president, So. California Tourism Safety & Security Association
“You may want to hold onto your wallet while reading this fascinating guidebook. But have no fear; the authors won’t play you for a sucker. They’ll just open your eyes to the wiles of the world. From hotel security to three-card monte, this book has it covered.” –Spencer Rumsey, The Armchair Traveler, Newsday [Long Island]
“The last chapter on IDENTITY THEFT (it’s not money you should worry about losing--it’s your credit cards!) alone is worth the price of this book.” –[posted on Amazon]
“This book is worth your entire vacation expense. It can save you thousands of dollars both in grief and lost time when faced with someone taking all your money, ID, credit and phone cards.” –[posted on Amazon]
“The book is full of anecdotal information that’s likely to have you eyeing every person who brushes against you in a subway or crowded street.” –Michael Martinez, San Jose Mercury News
“Sometimes, the best way to learn is to hear a story, and this book is full of stories of things that happened to real people, and real scams that are being pulled off. It’s full of sensible things that you can do to protect yourself even at home. Five out of five bookmarks. By the way, if you loved Frank Abagnale’s Catch Me if You Can, you’ll love this book just for the stories.” –Terri Schlichenmeyer, WIZM Radio
“This may be the most important book ever published for those who want protection, peace of mind and some sense of confidence their vacation won’t be ruined by a thief.” –Howard Schwartz, Gambler’s Book Club
“This 252-page book can help a traveler learn how to limit those opportunities. Just one incident that is prevented would make this book worth its weight in Rolex watches, a worldwide favorite of thieves who target tourists.” –Terry Richard, The Oregonian
“One helpful bit of information is the compilation of true stories of victims, thieves and the incidents involved. Written with humor, you will find many popular destination from around the world highlighted and the techniques to avoid so you don’t become a victim. Before you take your next trip, read this book and don’t end up being a statistic.”
–Rita Cook, LASplash Magazine
“Each chapter of this book, standing alone, would be worth the price of the book. The photographs, alone, would be worth the price of the book. Where else could you find so many photographs of pickpockets and street scam artists in action? Do not let the word ‘Travel’ in the title fool you. This is a must-read for anyone who goes out in crowds, even in their own home town. Pickpockets work at sporting events, concerts, shopping centers or anywhere they can blend in anonymously with the crowd. Help put pickpockets, hotel thieves and street scam artists out of business. Buy this book.”
- Carolyn Randall [posted on Amazon]
“This is a MUST READ for international travelers.” –PassportInfo.com
“Bob and Bambi masterfully lay out the world of professional cons, rip-off artists, and the pejorative and prolific street thief. In incident after incident they show the mind of you, the unsuspecting victim and more importantly, the mind of the thief. Read Travel Advisory and you will soon understand the techniques of thieves, their M.O. and why you, looking like a tourist, acting like a tourist, are like a deer caught in the headlights of an oncoming Peterbuilt. Travel Advisory excels at making you look over your shoulder, more than once. Read it. Strongly recommended.” –Allan Gathercoal, Flying Doctors of America [posted on Amazon]
