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Other Tourist Scams in Panama City, Panama

Timeshares, fake police, charity fraud, and miscellaneous scams targeting visitors. Below are the other scams scams reported in Panama City — how they work and how to avoid them.

For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Willemstad, Havana, and Montego Bay.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Other Scams Scams

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Total in Panama City

How it works

Street vendors in Casco Viejo sell machine-printed textiles claiming to be authentic Kuna Mola handicrafts at genuine mola prices. The real handmade molas are distinct on close inspection.

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