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    Common scam patterns — Fiji

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    Patterns documented from public scam reports and provider feedback. New patterns emerge; report new ones to us via /contact.

    • 'Marine conservation' programs that are functionally paid dive holidays with a research label.
    • 'Cultural immersion' programs in which volunteers do little measurable work.
    • Generic teaching programs without specific local-partner school named.
    • Provider claims of 'community development' projects with vague output description.