Travel safety: How to check the reliability of transfers, rentals, or local guides

Peace of mind on vacation matters—especially when our loved ones are traveling with us. Still, uneasy thoughts often arise.
Who’s the person renting out the apartment?
Who will meet us at the station?
Who’s the local coordinator?

Travel always comes with the unexpected. Some risks, however, can be avoided.

What’s worth worrying about — and why?

Rental

When renting from a private owner — especially via a lesser-known platform — you rarely know who’s behind the listing. It could be a reliable host… or not. Some renters report unannounced visits, demands for extra payment, or even aggressive behavior. This can be especially troubling when children or a young parent are staying in the apartment.

Transfers and Private drivers

When loved ones book a ride through an unofficial service, you’re left hoping the driver is trustworthy. But what if he’s rude, drives aggressively, or doesn’t stick to the agreement?

Guides

In an unfamiliar city, anyone can pose as a guide. Would you really trust a stranger to take your loved ones to the mountains or waterfalls—without checking who they are?

Seasonal work and Internships

It’s especially worrying when teenagers go off alone for summer jobs. Everything may look official on paper, with a contract in place — but sometimes, documents are taken away, communication is restricted, or wages aren’t paid. Most parents can’t even imagine what to do in such a situation.

How to stay prepared: Use NumBuster to check hosts, drivers, guides, and employers

In all the situations above, the phone number is the main point of contact — and a digital fingerprint. If someone isn’t trustworthy, there’s a good chance their phone number card in NumBuster will show a low trust rating and negative feedback.

How to use it in practice

• Booking a rental? Check the owner’s phone number before confirming — if others have reported aggression or fraud, you’ll see it.
• Ordering a transfer? Look up the driver’s number before the ride — reviews may already be available.
• Guide offering a tour via chat? Don’t skip checking their number — you might not be the first to have doubts.
• Teen heading out for a job? Check the employer or coordinator — who knows what other NumBuster users have already shared.

You can’t predict everything, but a simple phone number check can make a big difference in travel safety.

NumBuster isn’t a magic wand — but it’s a handy way to understand who’s in contact with your loved ones.

Check first — and send your family off with peace of mind.