Other Tourist Scams in Hammamet, Tunisia
Timeshares, fake police, charity fraud, and miscellaneous scams targeting visitors. Below are the other scams scams reported in Hammamet — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Cairo, Marrakech, and Aswan.
Last updated: April 9, 2026
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Other Scams Scams
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How it works
Thieves on mopeds and motorbikes operate in Hammamet's tourist areas, targeting pedestrians walking with bags on their shoulder or in their hand. Operating alone or in pairs, they drive close to the pavement and snatch bags or cut straps before accelerating away. Phones held visibly while walking are also grabbed. The tactic is confirmed by UK FCDO advisories and multiple travel safety sources as active in Tunisia's tourist zones, including coastal resort areas.
How it works
Men in Hammamet's tourist zones approach visitors claiming to be a waiter, chef, or pool attendant at their specific hotel — often correctly identifying the hotel from the guest's wristband. They use this false familiarity to start a conversation and steer tourists to souvenir shops or tours where they earn a 20–30% commission. The scam is widely documented around Hammamet and Yasmine Hammamet's hotel strip and is considered one of the most common tourist-targeting tactics in the area.
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