Tourist Scams

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ͺScams to watch for in Peru

Scam guides for 4 cities in Peru, sourced from real Reddit traveler reports. 8 scams across Peru are rated high risk.

4 cities 20 scams documented Reddit-sourced
8 high10 medium2 low

Most common scam types

Taxi rigging 3Fake police 2ATM skimming 1Pickpocketing 1

City guides

Cusco

πŸ”΄ 2 high
4 scams documented

Taxi rigging

Lima

πŸ”΄ 2 high
6 scams documented

Taxi rigging Β· Fake police

Arequipa

πŸ”΄ 3 high
6 scams documented

Taxi rigging Β· Pickpocketing

Aguas Calientes

πŸ”΄ 2 high
4 scams documented

Counterfeit tickets Β· Bus terminal touts
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