1. Street Cards
It’s common to have people dishing out cards on the street, especially along the Strip. These cards are a form of advertisement for female escorts. The fees on the card are not specific to any service but show how much it will cost for a girl to come to your room, after which everything is upon you. With prostitution being illegal in Nevada, you don’t want to find yourself on the wrong side of the law, and it’s best to avoid these cards.
2. Long Hauling
This another common trap that often snares unknowing tourists. Long hauling refers to a scenario where cab drivers take their guests through unnecessarily long routes to increase the meter reading and make more money for a trip that should have cost less. Some measures protect tourists from this, like not admitting that it’s your first time in town. You can also track your trip on maps, making it easy to see the route to your destination.
3. Official Photographers
Many self-proclaimed official photographers will charge fees to take your picture at certain spots. A commonplace is the Welcome to Las Vegas sign. Visitors should know that there is no such thing as an official photographer at this point, and they should avoid being conned. Plenty of people will happily take your picture for free, or in exchange for taking one of them.
4. Mini-Fridge Charges
Be careful to avoid unnecessary room charges if you can. In some hotels, the mini-fridges have tiny sensors that are sensitive to where every item is. Pick up the item and fail to put it back in time and you’ll be billed. It’s not the case in all hotels, but you should avoid moving/touching items in the fridge if you don’t need them.
5. Street Hustlers
Many random people offer all manner of ‘great deals ‘right on the street, apart from street cards. From VIP club passes or getting you into an exclusive gambling game and more. These are often traps since no VIP club hosts would try to lure clientele from the street. No casino would also ask for money upfront on the street before allowing you at their table, so best believe any of these random offers are not legit.
