Dynamic Currency Conversion Scam

TRAVEL SCAM

Marrakech, Morocco

Businesses offer to charge in your home currency instead of local currency with hidden extra fees.

Medium Risk

Restaurants, shops, hotels, tourist areas

1. Tourist pays by card;
2. Staff asks to pay in home currency;
3. Tourist agrees thinking it’s easier;
4. Extra hidden conversion fees are added.

- Asked “pay in your currency?”;
- Higher than expected charge;
- No clear explanation of fees;
- Happens during card payment

- Always choose local currency (Dirhams);
- Check payment screen carefully;
- Ask before confirming payment;
- Avoid rushed transactions