Prostitutes in Common scams
Sexually-attractive people are a fine distraction, and conspicuously available ones even more so. However, sampling the local streetwalkers puts you at risk of crime. Prostitutes can be used as bait for a variety of scams:
leading you into an armed robbery
having a confederate go through your clothes while you are out of them
a bogus "outraged family member" (or cop) appearing and needing to be bought off
hidden cameras and eventual blackmail
Even if you do not allow them to lead you anywhere, streetwalkers can be dangerous. A person who brings one to his hotel is quite likely to miss his watch or wallet in the morning. In some countries, such as some places of China, prostitution is illegal and hotel staff have the local police arrive at your room door not long after checking in with one.
If you are willing to take the health and legal risks of hiring a prostitute, go to a massage shop, sauna or whatever the local euphemism is. These establishments are significantly safer than the street workers.
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The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Common scams
