Tunisia - tourist targeted scams

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The lizard beach photo scam in Tunisia

• At Yasmin Hammemet, you may see a guy carrying a lizard on his head or shoulder.
• He will use the lizard as a bait to target your kids, happily allowing you to take photos of your kid with the lizard. A fee is then demanded.

Places to beware:

• Hammemet: Yasmin Hammamet, Hammemet Beach

What to do:

• Decline. If you want to take a photo, negotiate a price first.

The lizard beach photo scam in Tunisia — Travelscams.org

How it works: At Yasmin Hammemet, you may see a guy carrying a lizard on his head or shoulder. He will use the lizard as a bait to target your kids, happily allowing you to take photos of your kid with the lizard. A fee is then demanded. Places to beware: Hammemet: Yasmin Hammamet, Hammemet …<p...

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And the man with the birds on the Marina in sousse