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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….
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 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…
Petra kid touts in Jordan
2 0How it works: Situation: here, you will encounter child beggars/postcard sellers. Some are fine, but some are not: Version 1 (beggars): a guise for them to distract you in a…
Petra trail blocking scam in Jordan
1 0How it works: If you want to head to the Treasury viewpoint along the Al Khubtha Trail, you may be stopped by Bedouins who demand an “entrance fee” before you…
Petra camel ride scam in Jordan
4 0How it works: Opening: camel riders at Petra will tell you that they can take you up to the Monastery. However, fact is camels cannot go to the Monastery, only…
Petra horse ride scam in Jordan
5 0How it works: After entering Petra, touts will offer you a free horse ride, claiming it is included in your ticket. It is indeed, but once you get off, you…
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…
Bedouin romance scam in Jordan
8 0How it works: Situation: This is the most infamous scam in Jordan and has been around for more than a decade. The authorities are aware, but such cases are difficult…