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Top travel scams in Africa
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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Entry visa trap and scam in Egypt
1 0How it works: Version 1 (trap): you arrive at an airport and see a row of travel agent kiosks (e.g. Thomas Cook, Sea, etc) – they sell entry visas at…
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Price quote scams in Morocco
1 0How it works: Version 1: at souks, touts offer you a leather belt for only 15. When you try to pay with 15 dirhams, you will be told that it…
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Price quote scams in Kenya
1 1How it works: While shopping at markets and small shops, you will find that items do not come with price tags. For foreigners, these will be sold over 10 times…
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Restaurant, bar scams in Tunisia
1 0How it works: Situation: Most food places are fine, it’s generally just a few bad eggs around touristy areas that spoil it for the rest. Set-up: Version 1: serving items…
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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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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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