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Other Tourist Scams in Algarve, Portugal
Timeshares, fake police, charity fraud, and miscellaneous scams targeting visitors. Below are the other scams scams reported in Algarve — how they work and how to avoid them.
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Last updated: April 4, 2026
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Other Scams Scams
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How it works
Rental car companies at Faro Airport and in resort towns have been widely reported to charge tourists for pre-existing damage that was not properly documented at collection. Scratches and dents noted at return are sometimes claimed by the company to be new, and charges are applied weeks after the tourist has returned home.
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8 total warnings across all categories