Tag: San Pedro
Hotel thefts in Belize
3 0How it works: There are hotel insiders who work as accomplices to help thieves break into your room. Places to beware: Anywhere What to do: Secure your hotel/hostel/apartment safe with…
Credit card fraud in Belize
1 0How it works: Situation: theft of credit card information can happen in various ways, for instance via a rigged ATM, rigged card scanner, a rogue employee, or simply poor data…
Bogus port fee scam in Belize
2 0How it works: One route from Belize to Mexico is via water taxi from San Pedro to Chetumal. While buying tickets for the water taxi however, you may be asked…
Taxi scams in Belize
2 0How it works: Version 1: some drivers will lie so as to bring you to places when they get a commission – usually places selling low quality products at inflated…
Price quote scams in Belize
3 0How it works: Version 1: vendor quotes a price without currency, and when you try paying with Belize dollar, you will be told that it is in USD. Version 2:…
Fraudulent tour operators in Belize
4 0How it works: Not delivering what was promised, charging extra hidden fees, unsafe transport and tour. Places to beware: Anywhere (e.g. beach touts, some ferry companies) What to do: Offline…