Going to the Statue of Liberty? Watch out for shady vendors

White ferry boat packed with passengers. Side of boat is labeled Statue City Cruises by Hornblower

As a New Yorker who enthusiastically welcomes visitors to the city and also makes a living as a licensed tour guide, I’m frustrated and alarmed by the unscrupulous vendors who target tourists with various scams. Shady vendors and straight-up scam artists are targeting vulnerable tourists in Lower Manhattan. If you’re heading to the ferry that goes to the Statue of Liberty, take measure to make sure you don’t fall victim to their manipulations.

Read the full article here: Don’t Get Scammed Trying To Get To the Statue of Liberty

Arun Kristian Das

Arun is a multimedia journalist, web designer, running coach, and tour guide based in Monmouth County, New Jersey. In his nearly 30-year career, he has survived TV news, print and digital journalism, and book publishing. Arun’s web network includes Spirits in the Material World, New York on Foot, and Running Book Club.

https://www.arunkristiandas.com/
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