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Top travel scams in South America

Ancon, Lima

Vacation apartment deposit scam in Peru

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How it works: Situation: landlords in Lima are infamous for “squeezing” foreign tenants. Opening: like in Argentina, one trick is to require an inflated deposit, with no intention of returning…

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Taxis at El Dorado International Airport

Airport unofficial taxi robbery in Colombia

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How it works: When arriving at major airports, tourists have occasionally fallen victim to unofficial taxi drivers who bring them to armed robbers instead of their intended destination.   Places…

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Ezeiza International Airport

Airport driver intercept in Argentina

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How it works: Situation: a customs officer notes down your passport (e.g. name) and accommodation details and transmit this to a driver outside. Opening: the driver then writes your name…

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Signs of a Rigged ATM

ATM skimming in Colombia

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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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Chinatown, Lima

Sob story scammers in Peru

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How it works: Version 1: someone claims to have been robbed and asks if you can spare some money for him to take transport. An infamous example is a “German…

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Road in Chile

Carjacking in Chile

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How it works: Version 1: gangs operating in remote areas set up an emergency on the road to get you to stop – e.g. they ask for help with a…

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Bar in Ecuador

Drink, food spiking in Ecuador

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How it works: Food, drinks, chewing gum, cigarettes, sprays, and even flyers can be spiked with scopolamine to render you unconscious. You will then be robbed. Places to beware: Cuenca…

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Concon, Vina del Mar

Flat tire scam in Chile

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How it works: Opening: while away from your car, there are scammers who will let the air out of your tire. When you return, the scammer pointsout the flat tire…

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Street in Salvador de Bahia

Express kidnapping in Brazil

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How it works: This is rare and unlikely to happen to you. Further, locals, rather than tourists tend to be the ones targeted. However, it always pays to be careful….

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