How it works: Version 1: street money changers are the primary source of counterfeit currency. Version 2: advertising a low rate but then charging additional hidden fees. Version 3: returning…

Drink, food spiking in Bahamas

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How it works: There have been tourists having the drinks, food, gum or cigarettes spiked and then robbed or sexually assaulted. Places to beware: Nassau; Freeport: resorts, hotels, casinos, cruise…

Fake police in Dominican Republic

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How it works: Version 1: a stranger shakes your hand or slip narcotics into your pocket. Fake police officers immediately arrive at the scene and arrest you for carrying narcotics,…

Taxi queue cut scam in Puerto Rico

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How it works: Opening: after disembarking from a cruise ship or plane, you may encounter someone who claims to be able to help you skip the taxi queue. Set-up: what…

Land sale scam in Jamaica

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How it works: There is an infamous scammer called Rico Fullerton who approaches tourists claiming that he has land to sell. If you do make a deal, you will find…

Carjacking on “free roads” in Mexico

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How it works: There have reportedly been more cases of robberies and carjackings by armed gangs reported on free/libre roads compared to toll roads. However, note that carjacking can happen…

ATM skimming in Panama

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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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