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TRAVEL SCAM
Marrakech, Morocco
Fake Coin Exchange Scam
Scammers offer to exchange foreign coins but give fake or worthless currency in return.
Medium Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Tourist areas, streets, medina zones
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. A person approaches with foreign coin;
2. Offers exchange for local money;
3. Tourist agrees thinking it’s valuable;
4. Coin turns out fake or unusable.
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
- Offers unusual currency exchange;
- Says coin is valuable;
- Happens quickly;
- No proof of authenticity
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
- Avoid street exchanges;
- Use official exchange services;
- Do not accept unknown coins;
- Walk away from offers
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