Pickpocketing, bag snatching and other petty crime happens, especially on public transport.
Theft from vehicles stuck in heavy traffic or stopped at traffic lights is common.
Armed robbery and carjacking is a risk, especially outside Kampala.
Home burglaries can turn violent.
To protect yourself from crime:
exercise a high degree of caution throughout Uganda
keep car windows up and doors locked when moving
lock doors and windows at your accommodation
don’t walk in isolated areas or along dark streets at night
Scams
Financial scams exist in Uganda.
If you fall victim to a scam, it could be dangerous to go to Uganda to try to get your money back.
Fake internet friendship, dating and marriage scams operate globally, including from some African countries.
Once an online friendship develops, you’ll probably be asked by your ‘friend’ or planned marriage partner to send money. This is so the ‘friend’ can travel to Australia or make something else possible.
Sometimes the relationship ends with very little chance of getting your money back.
Other times your ‘friend’ or planned partner will ask you travel to Africa to meet them. If you do this, you could be kidnapped, assaulted or robbed.
Credit card fraud is also a risk.
To avoid becoming a victim of a scam:
check all online offers from people in Uganda, or people you don’t know
take legal advice before agreeing to anything
don’t send money to anyone in Uganda until proper checks are made
get legal advice if you’re the victim of a scam
keep your credit card in sight when making transactions
Don’t travel to Uganda to try to get your money back.
More information:
Cyber security
You may be at risk of cyber-based threats during overseas travel to any country. Digital identity theft is a growing concern. Your devices and personal data can be compromised, especially if you’re connecting to Wi-Fi, using or connecting to shared or public computers, or to Bluetooth.
Social media can also be risky in destinations where there are social or political tensions, or laws that may seem unreasonable by Australian standards. Travellers have been arrested for things they have said on social media. Don’t comment on local or political events on your social media.
More information:
Cyber security when travelling overseas
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Publish date : 2023-11-14 08:00:00
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