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TRAVEL SCAM
Countrywide, Morocco
Prepaid Card Exchange Scam
Currency exchange staff push tourists to accept money on a prepaid card that becomes unusable.
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Currency exchange offices, tourist areas
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Tourist goes to exchange money;
2. Staff offers part cash and part prepaid card;
3. Card is given without proper activation or PIN;
4. Tourist cannot use the money later.
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
- Staff insists on prepaid card;
- No clear instructions;
- No PIN provided;
- Pushes hard for acceptance
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
- Always take full amount in cash;
- Refuse prepaid cards;
- Use trusted exchange offices;
- Compare rates before exchange
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