EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 12 MIN
Beware these credit card scams when visiting Colombia
from Colombia Business News · host Loren Moss
Travelers love Colombia, but too many get quietly ripped off without even realizing it. Here are the two most common credit-card and ATM scams hitting visitors in Cartagena, Bogotá, and Medellín. From merchants entering inflated amounts to banks slipping in a hidden 7% “currency conversion” fee, here’s what really happens, what I’ve personally dealt with, and how you can protect yourself. Be smart, and don’t fall for these tricks!Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/acBQv6320ocCredit card link https://www.referyourchasecard.com/21f/2WZIKGHZX3Tourist trap article https://www.financecolombia.com/colombian-police-bust-tourist-trap-in-medellin-dedicated-to-kidnapping-extorting-foreign-visitors/Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/writeContact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/Follow me on social mediaFacebook https://www.facebook.com/financecolombiaLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/finance-colombia/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/finance_colombia/Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/ Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/ Read more at Cognitive Business News: https://cognitivebusiness.news/ The place for bilingual talent! https://empleobilingue.com/ More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/
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