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Top travel scams in Africa
Luxor postcard scam in Egypt
4 0How it works: Opening: a local asks if you speak English. If you say yes, he will ask for your help in writing to a family member in your home…
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Mbeya Lilongwe fake bus scam in Tanzania
4 0How it works: There is a fake bus scam for those travelling out of Mbeya to Lilongwe in Malawi. At the main bus station in Mbeya, brochure flashing touts will…
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Maasai Market middlemen scam in Kenya
4 0How it works: The Maasai Market is flooded with aggressive thugs posing as sellers or working as middlemen. Once you reach, they will latch on to you. They will charge…
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The tree-climbing goats scam in Morocco
4 0How it works: Situation: goats are actually very nimble and can climb trees to search for food (e.g. you can see a video below). However, this natural phenomena has been…
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Medina/tannery entrance fee scam in Morocco
4 0How it works: Entering a medina or tannery is free, but there are scammers who pose as officials to charge you an entrance fee. Places to beware: Fes Marrakech What…
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Tanzanite imitations in Tanzania
4 0How it works: Tanzanite is only mined in Tanzania, and like gold, jewelry and other gemstones, you will probably come across imitations on the streets. Places to beware: Arusha What…
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Kif/hashish set-up in Morocco
4 0How it works: Kif/hashish is a locally produced drug. There are dealers and police officers who work together to set tourists up with drugs and then demand a bribe to…
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Beach fruit seller scam in Tunisia
4 0How it works: A fruit seller approaches you uninvited, sits beside you, starts peeling fruits (e.g. bananas) and then forces them into your hands. Even if you were to decline,…
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Familiar face scam in Morocco
4 0How it works: A popular scam, this is where a stranger claims to know you as he works at your hotel. Eventually, he will ask to borrow money and promise…
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Pyramids sound and light show ticket scam in Egypt
3 0How it works: Situation: at the show, there are only two categories of seats – VIPs and one open area. Set-up: scammers will claim that there are different tiers of…
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