Crime rates in Algeria are moderate, with common issues including petty theft, scams—especially online romance and financial scams targeting foreigners—and occasional harassment of women.
Do not travel near the borders with Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and Tunisia due to high threats of terrorism and kidnapping.
Reconsider traveling to Kabylie and the provinces of Annaba, Béchar, Biskra, El Bayadh, El Taref, Jijel, Khenchela, Laghouat, Skikda, and Souk Ahras due to threats of terrorism and kidnapping.
Exercised increased caution elsewhere in Algeria.
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