Cruise Passenger Warns Others as They Were Scammed for $1,200!
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A cruise passenger shared a warning regarding a fraudulent experience in Cozumel, Mexico. While visiting a local store to purchase a t-shirt for her son, the passenger encountered a necklace that the store owner claimed was made of real chocolate diamonds. Following a period of negotiation, the passenger purchased the jewelry for more than 1,200 dollars. Upon returning home, she discovered that the item was actually worth approximately 30 dollars. The passenger is currently working to dispute the charges incurred from the transaction. She expressed regret for not following her intuition and noted that she had previously received warnings on her Royal Caribbean ship regarding the prevalence of fake jewelry in Cozumel. The passenger concluded by asking others if they have experienced similar scams while visiting various ports.
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The passenger said they went into a store to buy a t-shirt for their son and saw this necklace.
The store owner told her they were real chocolate diamonds.
She paid over $1,200 for the piece, only to find out when she got home it was worth about $30.
She should have listened to her gut and the warning on her Royal Caribbean ship about fake jewelry and cosamel.
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