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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…
Unlicensed Wadi Rum camps in Jordan
5 0How it works: Situation: according to UNESCO, 7 of 15 active Wadi Rum “camps” are unlicensed. Opening: these camps have fake positive reviews online put up by local scammers with…
Wadi Rum visitor centre touts in Jordan
2 0How it works: Version 1 (tickets): at the Wadi Rum visitor centre parking lots, touts will offer you tickets for 5 JD. However, these are not real tickets, but mere…
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…