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Mauritius

12 scams

Mauritius has long been a haven for honeymoon couples or anyone who wants to spend their days on paradisiacal beaches, hike hills and go reef snorkelling.

However, crime is on the rise and there are some tourist targeted scams to watch out for.

Note: vast majority of trips are trouble free and there is no need to be paranoid. That said, it always pays to be aware, careful, and prepared.

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Grand Baie, Pereybere North

Travel scams in Mauritius

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Catamarans in Mauritius

Fraudulent tour operators in Mauritius

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How it works: Case 1: Pom & Jerry tour operator by Steve and Roobina (have been jailed for this before). On the day of a tour (e.g. to an island),…

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Rochester Falls

Rochester Falls fake signs and scams in Mauritius

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How it works: Scam 1: a bunch of handmade signs will lead you to a river to cross to get to the path to the falls. A coconut seller will…

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Promenade at Le Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis

Pickpockets in Mauritius

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How 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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Tamarind Falls

Unofficial guides in Mauritius

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How 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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Resort in Mauritius

Beach resort, hotel thefts in Mauritius

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How it works: Situation: many cases here. In 2011, an Irish tourist was strangled to death as she walked into her room at a luxury resort while the thieves were…

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Flic en Flac

Snatch thefts in Mauritius

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How it works: Bike/moped: riding past with a pillion rider doing the snatch. Street, mall, shop, parks: distracting and snatching from you, then escaping via a getaway car or down a…

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Grand Baie Bazaar

Grand Baie Bazaar sunglass trap in Mauritius

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How it works: Situation: There is a stall at the Grand Baie Bazaar, which is positioned at the entrance of a dark and narrow alley to the toilet, accused of…

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Port Louis Central Market

Price quote scams in Mauritius

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How it works: Version 1: quoting a low initial price for a service (e.g. henna tattoo) but charging an inflated price later. Version 2: quoting you inflated prices for items…

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Port Louis Central Market, Mauritius

Fake goods in Mauritius

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How it works: Version 1: some market stalls peddle counterfeits (e.g. cashmere, clothes, handbags) imported from overseas and try to pass them off as the original. Version 2: some factory…

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Taxis in Mauritius

Taxi scams in Mauritius

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How it works: Version 1: taxis here are un-metered and may charge you an inflated flat fare. Version 2: driver claims that your destination is closed or not good, and…

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