What is the "Fake Guide Hustle at Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park" scam in Accra?

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Unofficial "guides" position themselves at the entrance of Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and the National Museum on Barnes Road, approaching visitors before they reach the ticket booth. They offer to lead tours for a small fee agreed upfront, but dramatically inflate charges at the end of the visit, citing extra services, tips, and fabricated entry fees. Some work in teams where a partner at the exit blocks departure until payment is made. Purchase tickets only from the official booths inside the park gates and decline unsolicited guide offers outside the entrance. If you want a guided tour, ask staff inside the visitor center for a licensed guide with an official ID badge. Agree any guiding fee in writing before starting, and be aware that no additional exit fees exist — walk past anyone demanding payment at the exit.

Tour & Activity Scams in Accra

Fake Guide Hustle at Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

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