Has anyone experienced a scam, assaulted, robbed, or attacked while traveling? I know for a fact the ladder scam isn't real, but what should I be looking out for when I do travel? I just don't want to put myself in an unpleasant situation. So if this did happen to you, what happened and how could've you avoided it?

I already know never to sign a petition from someone because they always try to pick pocket you in some way while you're distracted.