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Pickpockets in Jordan
1 0How 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….
Snatch thefts in Jordan
1 0How it works: Bike/moped: riding past with a pillion rider doing the snatch. Bar, restaurant, shops: stealing unattended bags/valuables on the chair or table. ATM, bank: snatching after withdrawing cash….
ATM skimming in Jordan
1 0How 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…
Counterfeit currency in Jordan
1 0How it works: Not a huge problem, but there are counterfeit bills around. The main source of these is generally unofficial money changers on the streets. Places to beware: Anywhere…
Fake car accident scams in Jordan
2 0How it works: Version 1 (a car): A car cuts in front of you forcing you to one side. Next, another car appears behind you before you can react and…
Taxi scams in Jordan
2 0How it works: Version 1: while crossing the border from Israel to Jordan, there are standard flat rate fares displayed on signs. However, rogue drivers claim that the fare is…
Fake antiques in Jordan
2 0How it works: Version 1: at markets, stall owners will try to pass their ware (e.g. oil lamps) off as antiques. Version 2: at Petra, touts will offer you coins…
Local products scam in Jordan
2 0How it works: Stall owners or street touts will tell you that their products are ‘locally produced’ or fair trade products. Thus, a higher price is charged to help the…