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TRAVEL SCAM
Marrakech, Morocco
Carpet Shop Trap Scam
Scammers lure tourists into carpet or souvenir shops and pressure them into buying overpriced items.
Medium Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Souks, medina shops, tourist areas
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. A local invites tourist for tea or to see products;
2. Leads into shop;
3. Starts detailed sales presentation;
4. Tourist feels pressured to buy due to politeness.
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
- Invited with “free tea”;
- Long sales demonstration;
- High starting prices;
- Difficulty leaving shop
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
- Avoid entering shops with strangers;
- Do not feel obligated to buy;
- Research prices beforehand;
- Leave politely if not interested
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