Sub-Saharan Africa·South Africa

Street Scams in Cape Town

Pickpockets, distraction thieves, fake petitions, and street hustles in tourist areas. 3 documented street scams scams in Cape Town — how they work and how to avoid them.

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Street Scams Warnings

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Total in Cape Town

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