Egypt · Scam Patterns
Egypt — Scam Patterns & Local Risks
Severe LGBT+ entrapment + tourist-zone scams.
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Documented Patterns (2)
high Extortion
Police entrapment via apps
Grindr/Hornet entrapment of MSM is documented and severe.
Mitigation: Don't use dating apps in Egypt; assume all communications monitored.
medium Taxi overcharge
Cairo airport taxi quotes
Drivers refuse meter; quote 5–10x.
Mitigation: Uber / Careem only.
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Patterns curated April 2026 from community alerts, embassy advisories (UK FCDO, US State Dept), and forum reports. Refresh as the scam-alerts queue accumulates.