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Top travel scams in Africa
Beach boys in Kenya
3 1How it works: Along the coast in Mombasa, you will almost definitely encounter beach boys. Some are friendly and will do a great job helping you, some are on drugs,…
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Camel/horse ride scams in Morocco
3 1How it works: Version 1: rogue operators promise you a low fare at the start to lure you in, only to ask for additional payment in the middle of trip…
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Pickpockets in Mauritius
3 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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Fake online visa application site in Kenya
3 0How it works: There are fake websites used to con those seeking visas to Kenya. Not only do they charge almost 3 times the normal visa fee of $50 and…
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Helpful stranger shopping scam in Egypt
3 2How it works: Situation: a common scam is the appearance of a helpful stranger who helps you with a difficult situation, then brings you to a shop where he gets…
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Unofficial guides in Mauritius
3 0How it works: Version 1: there are unofficial guides at tourist attractions who will latch on to you, provide unsolicited tips and then demand an inflated tip. Version 2: your…
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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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Carjacking in Zimbabwe
3 0How it works: Version 1: throwing a hard object (e.g. stone) at your car to shock you and get you to come out. Once you step out, you will be…
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Unlicensed taxis in Zimbabwe
3 0How it works: There are many unlicensed taxis (usually as Toyota Vitz and Honda Fit) which drive recklessly and do not have insurance coverage. Further, you can be overcharged or…
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Express kidnappings in Tanzania
3 0How it works: Organized gangs working with unlicensed taxi drivers drive you to ATMs to withdraw cash. You may be held for more than a day if your account has…
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