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Alec Baldwin Falls for Statue of Liberty Tour Scam

Associated Press

   NEW YORK - Alec Baldwin fell for a scam Statue of Liberty tour that
   doesn't actually take passengers to the statue.
   The actor posted Sunday on Instagram that he bought tickets for a "boat
   tour'' of the Statue of Liberty. Baldwin, his wife, Hilaria, and their
   children were then escorted to a shuttle bus to New Jersey.

   Baldwin shared a photo of his ticket that shows he paid $40 for each
   one, though it is unclear how many he bought.

   Licensed Statue of Liberty operator Statue Cruises charges $18.50 per
   ticket. The Baldwins ended up taking the Staten Island Ferry, which is
   free.

   Tourists are frequently conned by shady operators selling tours that
   don't go to Liberty Island. A spokeswoman for New York City Mayor Bill
   de Blasio tells the Daily News the city "continues to fine sellers who
   scam customers."

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