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TRAVEL SCAM
Marrakech, Morocco
“Free Souvenir” Trap Scam
Vendors offer a free item to lure tourists into shops and later demand payment.
Medium Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Medina, souks, street markets
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Vendor offers a “free” gift;
2. Encourages tourist to enter shop;
3. Pushes additional products;
4. Demands payment or pressures purchase.
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
- Says item is free;
- Leads you into a shop;
- Pushy selling behavior;
- Refuses to let you leave easily
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
- Never accept free items;
- Avoid entering unknown shops;
- Walk away immediately;
- Stay firm and say no
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