Well, according to some TA posts, it appears that the "scam" is in full effet.

People swiming towards the ladder, told by locals to go to the caves, then all but extorted for money. Apparently, the security there just turns a blind eye to it.

One would think that since something like this would detrimental to their businees that they would put a stop to it.

Anyone here shed any light on what's going on there? Why Rick's management / security is turning a blind eye?