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Top travel scams in Africa
Fake police in Morocco
1 0How it works: Version 1: scammer claims that taking photos is not allowed and “fines” you for it. Version 2: a stranger puts an item in your hand. When you…
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Currency switcheroo in Kenya
1 0How it works: Opening: the cashier claims that the credit card machine is down to force you to pay cash. You hand over KShs. 10,000 (10 notes of 1,000 shillings)…
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Drug set-up in Tanzania
1 0How it works: Street touts may offer you drugs such as Grass (known as Bhangi) or Miraa (Khat or Qat), a mild herbal stimulant from Kenya (legal there but illegal…
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