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Top travel scams in Africa
Public beach fee scam in Egypt
1 0How it works: Touts on public beaches tell unsuspecting tourists that they are on a private beach and have to pay a fee. This is similar to a scam in…
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Unofficial baggage porter in Tunisia
1 0How it works: While at the airport, an official looking porter grabs your bags and helps you carry it over a short distance. An inflated tip is then demanded. Places…
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Hotel thefts in South Africa
1 0How it works: Situation: Theft from hotel rooms, guesthouses cottages and safes is a concern here. Break into a hotel/resort room: Hacking (electronic locks can be hacked to create a…
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Drink spiking in Kenya
1 0How it works: There have been reports of drink spiking with GHB or Rohypnol (can be bought at pharmacies) at bars and nightclubs where the victim is then robbed or…
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Pickpockets in Egypt
1 0How it works: They work in a gang – one onlooker, one blocks, pushes, distracts, or engages you, one grabs and the final hides the loot under a cover (e.g….
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The lizard beach photo scam in Tunisia
1 0How it works: At Yasmin Hammemet, you may see a guy carrying a lizard on his head or shoulder. He will use the lizard as a bait to target your…
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Vacation apartment scams in Kenya
1 2How it works: Opening: scammers use both newspapers and online sites to place adverts about vacant apartments at cheap prices. Set-up: if you make contact, you will be informed that…
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Luggage handler thefts in South Africa
1 1How it works: Some of the main airports here are known for luggage thefts. After you check your bags in, or wait to collect them, baggage handlers may go through…
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Corrupt traffic police in Tunisia
1 0How it works: Unfortunately, you may encounter corrupt traffic police officers here. For instance, the video below shows a Tunisian Police Officer threatening to confiscate the victims’ vehicle if they…
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Pickpockets in Tanzania
0 0How it works: They work in a gang – one onlooker, one blocks, pushes, distracts, or engages you, one grabs and the final hides the loot under a cover (e.g….
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