M@maya.roams
Money changer short-changed me
Counted my cash twice and 300k was missing. Use the bank ATM near Ubud.
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The community scam radar for travelers
Know the scams before you land.
WarnPack is where travelers, nomads and first-timers share real warnings from the ground. See what to watch for in any city, drop a live alert to people within 100 metres, and chat privately with end-to-end encryption.
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J@jonas_n
Scooter "damage" claim
Film every scratch before you ride. They kept my deposit until I showed the video.
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AirDrop · 40 m away
Taxi touts at gate B asking triple fare. Use the Grab pickup point.
Taxi touts at gate B asking triple fare. Use the Grab pickup point.
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Why WarnPack
The local knowledge you only get after you have been scammed
Travel blogs are full of affiliate links. Review sites reward whoever pays. WarnPack is just travelers telling each other the truth.
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City scam feed
Pick any city and see photos, videos and write-ups of scams with votes and comments, so the most useful warnings rise to the top.
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Live AirDrops
Post a short alert pinned to where you are. People within about 100 metres see it for 10 minutes, then it vanishes.
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Encrypted chat
Message someone who has just been where you are going. Chats are end-to-end encrypted, so only you and they can read them.
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No promotions
Hotels, cafes, agencies and drivers cannot advertise here. Marketing posts are removed and repeat offenders are banned.
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Report and block
Report any post, comment or AirDrop, and block people in chat. Three valid AirDrop reports lead to a permanent block.
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Built for first-timers
Solo traveler, digital nomad or first trip abroad: learn what is normal, what is a red flag and what a fair price looks like.
How it works
From worry to ready in three steps
Pick your destination
Choose a city in the app and read what recent travelers reported, from taxi tricks to fake tickets.
Ask the people who have been there
Comment on a post or start a private encrypted chat to ask exactly what you want to know.
Pay it forward
If something happens to you, post it with a photo or a short video. The next traveler will thank you.
Free scam guides
Read before you go
Plain-language guides to the most commonly reported scams in popular destinations, with simple ways to avoid each one.
Indonesia
Bali scams
Money changers, scooter-damage claims, ATM skimmers and fake portals.
Thailand
Bangkok scams
"The palace is closed" detours, tuk-tuk shop stops, taxi meters and bar bills.
Vietnam
Hanoi scams
Fake taxi meters, shoe-repair tricks, photo-pole vendors and copycat tour brands.
India
Kolkata scams
Taxi fare disputes, station touts, unofficial guides and UPI collect-request fraud.
India
Delhi scams
"Station exit is closed", fake tourist offices, auto-rickshaw detours and refilled bottles.
Egypt
Cairo scams
Giza ride traps, "free" gifts, papyrus and perfume detours, and the missing-change trick.
Turkey
Istanbul scams
The shoeshine brush drop, "friendly" bar invitations, taxi tricks and copycat restaurants.
Morocco
Marrakech scams
Surprise henna, "the road is closed" guides, photo fees and souk pricing.
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Travel safer together
Follow us for weekly scam alerts, destination threads and product updates. Share your story and help the next traveler.
Frequently asked questions
What is WarnPack?
WarnPack is a free community app where travelers, nomads and first-timers share real warnings, photos and videos about scams in a city, and chat privately with each other before and during a trip.
How is WarnPack different from a review site?
Review sites are full of promotions and paid listings. WarnPack is only about warnings and first-hand experiences. Posts that promote hotels, cafes, agencies or products are not allowed and are removed.
What are AirDrops?
An AirDrop is a short message pinned to your current location. People using WarnPack within about 100 metres can see it for 10 minutes, then it disappears. It is useful for live alerts such as a roadblock, a rigged taxi rank or a pickpocket hot spot.
Are my chats private?
Direct messages are end-to-end encrypted. They are encrypted on your phone and can only be read on the recipient's phone. WarnPack cannot read them.
Is WarnPack free?
Yes. WarnPack is free to download and use. Optional paid features may be added later.
Which countries and cities does WarnPack cover?
Any city that appears in the app's city list, starting with popular destinations across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas. The list grows as the community grows.
How do you stop fake or abusive posts?
Every post, comment and AirDrop can be reported, users can be blocked in chat, and we review reports. Repeat violators are banned. See our Community Guidelines for the full rules.
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