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Pickpockets in Mauritius

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How 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 Mauritius

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How it works: Bike/moped: riding past with a pillion rider doing the snatch. Street, mall, shop, parks: distracting and snatching from you, then escaping via a getaway car or down a…

Beach resort, hotel thefts in Mauritius

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How it works: Situation: many cases here. In 2011, an Irish tourist was strangled to death as she walked into her room at a luxury resort while the thieves were…

Taxi scams in Mauritius

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How it works: Version 1: taxis here are un-metered and may charge you an inflated flat fare. Version 2: driver claims that your destination is closed or not good, and…

Fraudulent tour operators in Mauritius

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How it works: Case 1: Pom & Jerry tour operator by Steve and Roobina (have been jailed for this before). On the day of a tour (e.g. to an island),…

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