Other Tourist Scams in Maldives, Maldives
Timeshares, fake police, charity fraud, and miscellaneous scams targeting visitors. Below are the other scams scams reported in Maldives — how they work and how to avoid them.
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Last updated: April 2, 2026
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How it works
The Maldives prohibits alcohol importation by visitors outside of resort islands. At the airport, individuals posing as airport helpers offer to assist tourists through customs with duty-free alcohol "for a fee." This can result in confiscation, significant fines, or worse legal consequences.
How it works
Near some resort islands, local boat operators approach tourists on the public beach areas and claim the area requires a special permit or entry fee. The fee is entirely fabricated — public beaches are accessible to all by law.
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11 total warnings across all categories