Traveler reveals top four scams solo tourists should be wary of at Egypt's pyramids, from 'whistle' to 'free gift' scam

Travel vlogger Sam Mayfair has revealed four popular scams at Egypt's pyramids. The 39-year-old from Surrey shared tips on how to thwart these scammers READ MORE: Fodor's Travel Guide Reveals Its 2024 GO and NO Lists

By Jessica Hamilton

Published: 10:14 GMT, 26 November 2023 | Updated: 10:30 GMT, 26 November 2023

Attracting millions of tourists each year, the Egyptian pyramids are a must-see for many travelers.

Yet for some, a trip to the ancient site involves encountering salesmen and scammers eager to rid visitors of their money.

To help tourists identify who's genuine and who's a scam, travel vlogger Sam Mayfair highlighted four popular "hustles" that he One thing to be aware of when exploring the pyramids is a very useful - and fascinating - YouTube video.

The 39-year-old from Surrey explains that his Tips are mainly aimed at solo travelers without a guide.

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'You're going the wrong way hustle'

< p class="mol- para-with-font">A common scam to watch out for, Sam explains, is the "you're going the wrong way."

In the video, as Sam explores the Giza pyramid complex, a man is seen walking slowly towards him in the distance, shouting that he...