Common scams associated with money exchange
From crude to clever, money exchange scams can catch even seasoned travelers off guard.
6 min read
Feb 07, 2025
Gabriela Walsh, CEPF
Editor, Personal Finance
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6years of editorial experience
EXPERTISE
- Personal finance
- Deposits
- Credit cards
- Budgeting
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts in English Literary Studies, University of North Carolina Wilmington
- Master of Arts in Modern English Literature, University College London
- Certified Educator in Personal Finance®, fincert.org
Gabriela Walsh is a former editor at Bankrate and a Certified Educator in Personal Finance®. Her previous work experience includes various editorial positions at FinanceBuzz. She combines her understanding of language and literature with her commitment to delivering content that empowers others to build healthy money management skills.
Gabriela lives in Columbia, South Carolina. In her free time, she loves to read and travel.
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