When traveling in a taxi, make sure both back seat doors and the front passenger also are locked. It has been a common in some areas for robbers to just open the door of a taxi, and pull out a weapon.

"Sorry, my meter is broken" is a common excuse by taxi drivers. If a taxi driver tells you anything like this, or they complain leave the taxi right away. If you get a taxi at the airport, inform the airport security immediately. Most taxi drivers are honest and hard working despite a few bad apples.

Sir, I think someone has picked your pocket. This causes you to reach for your wallet or for you hidden cash. Don't fall for it. Do reach for you cash, and you are only letting a second member of the scam know where you hide you money. Move away from the friendly guy and check your belonging in a private place.

There have been reports of fake police or immigration officials. They approach foreigners and advice that they might have been given counterfeit money. They then request to check your money. Do not fall for this. Go to the nearest bank and check your money there.

Avoid street vendors and beggars. When you are traveling by taxi there will be plenty of vendors or beggars applying their trade between the cars whenever they stop. Do not make eye contact. If you want to buy something from a street vendor, give some money to the driver or ask the driver to buy it and you will reimburse him. Never open your window or door.