Wrong Change Scam

TRAVEL SCAM

Countrywide, Morocco

Vendors or taxi drivers give incorrect change hoping tourists won’t notice.

Medium Risk

Markets, taxis, street vendors

1. Tourist pays with cash;
2. Seller returns less money;
3. Confusion is created;
4. Tourist leaves without checking.

- Fast money exchange;
- Distraction during payment;
- Refuses to recount;
- Claims correct change given

- Count money carefully;
- Pay with smaller notes;
- Stay focused during transaction;
- Double-check before leaving