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Home invasion and robbery in Fiji
How it works
Intruders enter a residence. Reports include robbery and serious assault, including sexual violence. Security measures vary between hotels and resorts.
Warning signs
- Someone tries to force entry.
- An unknown visitor pressures you to open the door.
How to avoid it
- Consider security measures when choosing accommodation.
- Lock doors and windows.
- Verify unexpected visitors with reception before opening the door.
If it happens to you
Prioritise your safety and avoid confronting intruders. Get urgent medical help after an assault and report the incident to police when safe.
- Get somewhere safe. If threatened, do not fight over money or belongings.
- Seek medical help promptly if you are injured or have been assaulted.
- Block stolen cards and secure any accounts accessible from a stolen phone.
- Write down what happened. Keep receipts, messages, payment records and useful identifying details.
- Report the incident to police. Ask for a report reference or written record if available.
- Contact your insurer. If your passport was stolen, contact your embassy or consulate for help replacing it.
What travellers report
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Questions
What is the home invasion and robbery scam in Fiji?
Intruders enter a residence. Reports include robbery and serious assault, including sexual violence. Security measures vary between hotels and resorts.
How can I spot it early?
Someone tries to force entry. An unknown visitor pressures you to open the door.
How do I avoid home invasion and robbery in Fiji?
Consider security measures when choosing accommodation. Lock doors and windows. Verify unexpected visitors with reception before opening the door.
What should I do if it happens to me?
Prioritise your safety and avoid confronting intruders. Get urgent medical help after an assault and report the incident to police when safe.
Where in Fiji does this happen?
Reported in the wider discussion of crime, which is concentrated in the outer suburbs of Suva and Nadi. It has been reported in Suva, Nadi.
How common is this scam in Fiji?
Occasional. Tourist scams in Fiji include overpriced souvenirs, pushy sellers, misleading free offers and taxi fares that cost more than a metered ride. Pickpocketing and petty theft also occur, while more serious robbery is a concern after dark, especially in Suva and the outer suburbs of Suva and Nadi.
Are there similar scams in Fiji?
Yes: petty theft and pickpocketing, group mugging, small belongings taken as borrowing.
Who can I report it to?
Police in Nadi: there is a police station in the centre of Queens Road. Take any receipts, incident notes and identifying details you have. Local police elsewhere in Fiji: report theft, robbery, threats or assault to local police. Ask hotel staff to help you find a station if needed. Police responses can sometimes be limited. Village chief: if a small item has been taken as borrowing in a village, speak with the chief. They may help arrange its return. Card issuer or bank: use its official app or verified contact details to block stolen cards and report unauthorised payments. Travel insurer: use the claims or assistance contact in your policy. Keep receipts and any police report details. Your embassy or consulate: use its official contact details for help with a stolen passport or a serious incident.
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