Watch Out For Volunteering Scams
South Africa, like every other country, is unfortunately not immune to scammers. Because many people visit South Africa with the intention of volunteering, many predators target those who intend to do so. According to World Nomads, some organizations may dress youngsters up as poor in order to elicit large donations from wealthy travelers.
If you wish to donate to a charity while in South Africa, do your homework first. Choose a trustworthy and official institution that you are confident will not defraud you of your hard-earned money.
South Africa is also a relatively tourist-friendly country, yet pickpockets and scammers are frequent, as they are in most popular travel destinations. Don't show off any pricey jewelry or electronics, and keep valuables like passports locked away in your hotel's safe.
