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Other Tourist Scams in Roatan, Honduras
Timeshares, fake police, charity fraud, and miscellaneous scams targeting visitors. Below are the other scams scams reported in Roatan — how they work and how to avoid them.
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Last updated: April 4, 2026
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Other Scams Scams
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Total in Roatan
How it works
ATV and scooter rentals are popular for exploring Roatan's interior roads and eastern shoreline. Some rental operators photograph damage before the rental in ways that obscure it, then charge for the same pre-existing damage on return. Deposit holdbacks of $100–$200 USD are common.
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8 total warnings across all categories