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TRAVEL SCAM
Countrywide, Morocco
Friendly Local Scam
Scammers act overly friendly to build trust and later pressure tourists into giving money or buying items.
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Streets, medina areas, tourist zones
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. A stranger starts friendly conversation;
2. Builds trust over time;
3. Offers help or suggests activities;
4. Later asks for money or pushes sales.
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
- Overly friendly approach;
- Personal questions quickly;
- Offers help without request;
- Turns conversation into money request
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
- Ignore unsolicited conversations;
- Avoid sharing personal details;
- Do not follow strangers;
- Walk away politely
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