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High mountains in Bolivia

Fraudulent tour operators in Bolivia

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How it works: There have been horror stories with unofficial, fraudulent tour operators, where tourists were overcharged and promises were not delivered. For instance, being stranded in the desert for…

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Christ the Redeemer

Christ the Redeemer transport scams in Brazil

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How it works: Situation: besides walking, there are two options to go up: (1) Cab to the Paineras car park (halfway up) and transfer to a van to reach the…

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Isla del Sol

Isla del Sol scams in Bolivia

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How it works: Situation: at the Isla del Sol trail, you only have to pay 10 bolivianos at the start and 5 at the end. Scam 1: however, locals along…

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Port in Cartagena

Ferry day tour scams in Colombia

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How it works: Opening: after you alight from a ferry, you may encounter touts offering cheap day tours with grand claims and promises. Set-up: after you pay however, you will…

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Plaza de Armas, Lima

Pickpockets in Peru

7 2

How it works: Version 1: they work in a gang – one onlooker, one blocks, pushes, distracts, or engages you, one grabs and the final hides the loot under a…

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Taxis in Bogota

Longhauling taxis in Colombia

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How it works: Situation: in Bogota, a confusing tariff/pay band system (laminated sheet is provided) is used to determine the final fare. Set-up: as such, some drivers take a longer…

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Copacabana beach

Snatch thefts in Brazil

7 10

How it works: Flash mob robbery: a crowd swarming an area stealing whatever they can. Beach, restaurants, bar: where tourists are relaxed, or when they head to the water. Bike/moped: riding…

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Iguacu National Park

Pickpockets in Brazil

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How it works: They work in a gang – at the beach/shops, someone observes where you keep your cash when you pay for something. Local kids are then sent to…

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Uros Floating Islands

Uros Floating Islands scams in Peru

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How it works: Scam 1: the “locals” here live on the mainland, not on these islands. The house tours conducted here are basically shopping trips to get you to buy…

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La Boca, Caminito

Snatch thefts in Argentina

6 1

How it works: Motochorro (bikes/mopeds): riding past, with a pillion rider doing the snatch. Street, mall, shop, park, transportation hub: distracting and snatching from you, then escaping via a getaway car…

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