Common scam patterns — South Africa
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Patterns documented from public scam reports and provider feedback. New patterns emerge; report new ones to us via /contact.
- 'Lion cub' petting and 'walking with lions' programs — almost universally feed the canned-hunting industry. Refuse.
- 'Big cat' sanctuaries that allow tourist contact — refuse.
- Township-tour 'volunteer' programs that are functionally voyeur tourism.
- Orphanage and childcare programs — documented patterns in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban.