No matter what country you visit, there are some techniques that a scam artist or taxi driver will do their best to take advantage of to deceive you into paying more money, and here's an example of one of the scams that they might try to pull out.
One of the most widely recognized scams in the Philippines centers around taxis. A significant number of drivers that will run a scam are fluent in English, which will assist them win over foreign tourists. As a result, they are going to strike up a polite discussion and offer advice on the best restaurants and tourist attractions. Some of these taxis, which you can locate near airports or on crowded streets, overcharge tourists from other countries as well as residents.
So, in order to prevent them from taking advantage of me, I am going to inquire as to whether they plan to charge me using the meter or not. I will haggle for an acceptable price before boarding if they opt not to make use of the meter because of the traffic. Some of the drivers might reason out that their meters aren't working and that you don't have to worry about the fare because they know how much it costs. Though, in most cases, try your best to find a taxi that uses a meter or has a working meter to avoid being scammed.
