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21 scams
Located in the stunning East African Rift Valley, Kenya is one of the best places globally to explore gorgeous wildlife such as at world class game reserves like the Maasai Mara.
However, there are quite a number of tourist targeted scams to watch out for.
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Cheap safari tours in Kenya
6 0How it works: Opening: you may encounter street touts or “beach boys” going by the title “Captain” offering you cheap safari tours. Scam 1: they play on the late entry…
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Invalid train ticket scam in Kenya
5 0How it works: Situation: there have been many cases of invalid train tickets sold, especially for connecting trains. Set-up: when tickets are handed to you, a valid ticket is usually…
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Hell’s Gate National Park scams in Kenya
4 0How it works: Scam 1: you can rent bikes from the park, but your driver claims that you can’t and so brings you to another overpriced bike shop where he…
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Fake tour operators in Kenya
5 0How it works: There have been cases of fraudulent online tour companies or street touts offering safari tours in Kenya. After you pay, transport arrangements are made but on the…
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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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Fake online visa application site in Kenya
1 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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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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Vacation apartment scams in Kenya
1 0How 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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Price quote scams in Kenya
1 0How 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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Credit card skimming in Kenya
1 0How it works: Situation: the vast majority of tourists would probably not fall for this but on the off-chance that you do, you need to know how to spot the…
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