Bracelet Forced Sale Scam

TRAVEL SCAM

Marrakech, Morocco

Scammers tie a bracelet on tourists’ wrists and then demand payment aggressively.

Medium Risk

Djemaa el-Fna square, medina entrances, tourist zones

1. Tourist walks in busy area;
2. Scammer quickly ties bracelet on wrist;
3. Claims it’s a gift;
4. Demands money and becomes aggressive.

- Bracelet put without permission;
- Says it’s “free gift”;
- Blocks you from leaving;
- Sudden demand for payment

- Keep hands away;
- Refuse immediately;
- Do not stop walking;
- Say “no” firmly and leave