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Money & ATM Scams in Kampala, Uganda
Card skimming, currency exchange fraud, dynamic currency conversion, and cash cons. Below are the money & atm scams scams reported in Kampala — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Mombasa.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Money & ATM Scams Scams
10
Total in Kampala
How it works
Downtown Kampala forex bureaus and street changers short-count currency bundles taking advantage of large denomination Ugandan shilling notes. Visitors distracted by conversation miss the count.
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10 total warnings across all categories