Camels in the desert
Camels in the desert

Camel handlers photo scam in Egypt

Last updated on 2 May 2019
Egypt
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How it works:

  • Version 1: pushy camel handlers will pressure you to take a photo of them with their camels. A fee is then demanded.
  • Version 2: these camel handlers firs offer to take a picture of you with their camels, then demand a fee while holding your camera hostage.

Places to beware:

  • Cairo: Gizeh Plateau
  • Giza: Pyramids of Giza

What to do:

  • If you want to take a photo, negotiate the price first, or get someone else to take the photo.
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Camel photo scam at Pyramids in Egypt

  JGADV   25 Jun 2019   2   0

How it works:

Situation sketch:
At the Pyramids in Cairo (Egypt) the camels are situated in plain view and tourists are always taking pictures with them. The camels are well dressed up for the perfect picture moment.

Who?
The camel riders are friendly at first and let you sit on them “for free” but then they try to ride away with you to isolate you from the rest of your party and ask for money. They will even go as far as pushing you to show your wallet, they love 20 EUR notes these days!

BEWARE! They can be very aggressive, don’t let them intimidate you!

Tip! The word “CHALLOSS” will help, it means “ENOUGH”

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