Street Scams in Kuwait City, Kuwait
Pickpockets, distraction thieves, fake petitions, and street hustles in tourist areas. Below are the street scams scams reported in Kuwait City — how they work and how to avoid them.
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Last updated: April 7, 2026
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Street Scams Scams
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Total in Kuwait City
How it works
The gold jewelry section of Souk Al-Mubarakiya sells gold items labeled at specific karats (21K, 22K) where the actual gold content is lower than marked. Kuwait has an official gold testing authority (KFAS), but not all souk traders comply, and tourist purchases made under time pressure are vulnerable.
How it works
Markets around Souk Al-Mubarakiya and in some Salmiya commercial areas sell counterfeit branded goods — watches, bags, scarves — labeled with luxury brand names. Kuwait's Customs Authority periodically cracks down on counterfeit imports, and visitors carrying fakes at international departure can have items confiscated.
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