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Home » Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe

10 scams

Besides the majestic Victoria Falls, there are also UNESCO World Heritage Sitesand the Big Five (lion, buffalo, elephant, rhino, leopard) to see in Zimbabwe!

Zimbabwe also has one of the lowest crime rates in Africa. That said, there are some tourist targeted scams to be wary of.

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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Travel scams in Zimbabwe

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Sculptures sold at street markets

Sculpture shipping scam in Zimbabwe

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How it works: This was perpetuated by an infamous gallery owner Tapiwa Chiadzwa near Victoria Falls who has since been arrested. There are tourists who buy sculptures in the area,…

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Downtown Harare

Carjacking in Zimbabwe

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How 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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Road in Bulawayo

Unlicensed taxis in Zimbabwe

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How 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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Zambia Zimbabwe Bridge

Shortchanging in Zimbabwe

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How it works: At the Zimbabwe-Zambia border, there have been cases where customs officers claim not to have change when you pay for your visa to enter Zimbabwe – e.g….

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Zimbabwean dollar

Money changer scam in Zimbabwe

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How it works: A street tout offers to exchange currency with you at a favourable rate. He will count the money out on the table, but then roll it up…

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Victoria Falls Bridge, Zimbabwean side

Pickpockets in Zimbabwe

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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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Police in Zimbabwe

Corrupt traffic police in Zimbabwe

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How it works: At a traffic checkpoint, you are accused of a traffic offence which you did not commit (e.g. speeding). A fine to be paid on the spot is…

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Signs of a Rigged ATM

Credit card skimming in Zimbabwe

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How 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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Resort in the African Savannah

Secret filming and selling in Zimbabwe

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How it works: It was reported that corrupt resort/lodge staff have installed hidden cameras to capture guests in intimate moments and then sell this footage. The masterminds of this scam…

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Snatch thefts in Zimbabwe

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How it works: Two versions: strike and run; distract and grab. Possible scenarios: Car/taxi: smashing your window and snatching your valuables at traffic lights or in crowded traffic. ATM: snatching…

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