Fake Kindness Setup Scam

TRAVEL SCAM

Marrakech, Morocco

Locals build friendly relationships with tourists and later expect payment or favors.

Medium Risk

Tourist areas, medina, public places

1. A local starts a friendly conversation;
2. Builds trust over time;
3. Offers help or invites experience;
4. Later asks for money or compensation.

- Overly friendly strangers;
- Sudden offers of help or invitations;
- Builds trust quickly;
- Eventually asks for something in return

- Be cautious with strangers;
- Avoid accepting unsolicited help;
- Set boundaries early;
- Politely decline offers you didn’t ask for