Street Scams in Maui, USA
Pickpockets, distraction thieves, fake petitions, and street hustles in tourist areas. Below are the street scams scams reported in Maui — how they work and how to avoid them.
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Last updated: April 9, 2026
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How it works
The Road to Hana (Hana Highway, Route 360) passes through 52 miles of single-lane bridges and narrow clifftop curves with numerous unofficial roadside parking spots near waterfalls and bamboo forests. Individuals at Twin Falls, Wailua Falls, and Haleakala National Park approaches have been reported collecting informal "parking fees" of $5–$20 from tourists, sometimes by simply standing near a rope or cone and implying their presence makes the lot official. Maui County does not operate unstaffed for-fee parking at most Hana Highway stops — Twin Falls has a private landowner parking area with a legitimate fee, but most other spots are free state or county land.
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