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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….
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…
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…
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…
Unofficial guides in Jordan
5 0How it works: Version 1: at Petra, guide wastes your time at the Visitor’s Centre instead of bringing you around. Version 2: getting you to buy overpriced juice or take…