ISTANBUL: Top 5 Scams to Watch Out for (And How to Avoid Them)

Going to share how I got scammed in the Istanbul metro—and how you can avoid it. Full story: As a first-time visitor, topping up the Istanbulkart can be confusing, especially with a foreign credit card. I had trouble at the machine when a man—who I’d just seen near the turnstiles and thought worked for the metro—offered to help. He spoke English, showed me how to properly insert the card, and quickly walked me through topping up about $5 USD. Then he asked if I wanted to add more for future ride