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Top travel scams in Africa
Taxi scams in Kenya
1 0How it works: Version 1: taxis must use meters but some claim it is broken and charge an inflated flat fare. Version 2: first offer a cheap flat fare and…
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Unofficial luggage porters in South Africa
1 0How it works: An official looking staff grabs your bag and tries to show you the directions. Once they have “helped” you (i.e. moving it over a short distance), they…
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Unofficial luggage porter in Tanzania
1 0How it works: Version 1: at bus stations, unsolicited unofficial luggage porters will grab your luggage/bag, move it a short distance and then ask for an inflated tip. Version 2:…
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