CRIMER/SCAMS
[US] New York Ferry Ride Scam
A family visiting the Statue of Liberty in New York was overcharged by ferry workers posing as safety officers during a construction period. They were charged $45 per person plus a $25 service fee, totaling $250, but only partially reimbursed by their bank.
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