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Other Tourist Scams in Kampala, Uganda
Timeshares, fake police, charity fraud, and miscellaneous scams targeting visitors. Below are the other 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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Other Scams Scams
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Total in Kampala
How it works
Individuals approach tourists offering visits to orphanages where donations are requested. Many of these are not genuine orphanages but commercial operations that profit from tourist guilt. Some children are not orphans.
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10 total warnings across all categories