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Scams in Saudi Arabia

Beggars in Saudi Arabia

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How it works: Version 1: a family in a car approaches and claims that they cannot successfully perform the Hajj due to financial constraints and asks if you can help….

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Fake Zamzam water in Saudi Arabia

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How it works: Zamzam water is water from the Zamzam well in Islam’s holiest place, the Grand Mosque. The government has given licenses to only a few stores to sell…

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Fake Hajj online travel agents in Saudi Arabia

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How it works: Situation: occurs every year during the Hajj as scammers exploit Saudi Arabia’s strict visa system. Opening: online travel agents offer to help you get a visa fast…

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Sob story scammers in Saudi Arabia

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How it works: Version 1: a woman carrying a baby seemingly in need of medical attention asks if you can give some cash. Version 2: a family in a car…

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Pickpockets in Saudi Arabia

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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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Unlicensed taxis in Saudi Arabia

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How it works: Version 1: intercepting you before you reach the official taxi counter/queue. Version 2: a well-dressed man posing as an airport/government staff asks to see your passport. He…

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Taxi scams in Saudi Arabia

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How it works: Version 1: claiming that the meter is down and quoting you an inflated flat fare. Version 2: taking a longer route or detour to inflate the fare….

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Vacation apartment scams in Saudi Arabia

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How it works: There have been both fake listings on legitimate sites as well as fake sites. Red flags: cheap prices, copy-pasted description, dodgy sounding reviews, difference in photos and…

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