This is the same DCC trap you’ll see worldwide. Even though the BVI officially uses USD, some ATMs try to trick UK and European cardholders by offerin...

This is called DCC (Dynamic Currency Conversion). You’ll see it at BCA, Caixa, and even Banco Interatlântico machines across Cape Verde. Always Declin...

It’s the same DCC scam you see worldwide. In Cook Islands, ATMs run by BSP and ANZ try to trick tourists with the Accept button. Always decline and ta...

This is called DCC. Banks in Finland like OP, Nordea, and Danske offer it to tourists. The safe answer is always to take the withdrawal in EUR and let...

This is a classic DCC scam. You’ll see it across Georgia at Liberty, TBC, and ProCredit machines. It’s basically asking, “Do you want us to rip you of...

This is a common trick all over Europe, and Guernsey is no exception. If you see “Charge in USD or GBP” at a Santander or NatWest machine, ignore the ...

In Shymkent, I withdrew from a ForteBank ATM near Mega Planet mall. The “accept conversion” button was massive and looked like the recommended choice....

Pulled cash in Kisumu at an Equity Bank ATM. It flashed “accept conversion” into USD with numbers that looked safe, but in reality it was just padded ...

In Klaipėda, at a Luminor ATM, the “USD or EUR” screen popped up. The wording made USD look more natural since it’s my home currency, but I remembered...