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Top travel scams in Asia
Taxi scams in Thailand
10 16How it works: Version 1: charging an exorbitant flat fare instead of using the meter. Note: taxis in Chiang Mai are un-metered. Version 2: offering a low rate only to…
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Tuk-tuk scams in Thailand
8 12How it works: Version 1: claiming that today is the Thai Tourism Day where the government is sponsoring free gas. Hence, he can offer a cheap tour and bring you…
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Teahouse/tea ceremony scam in China
7 4How it works: Opening: Step 1: an innocent looking girl/group asks where you are from, then claims to have a relative there; or they ask you for help in taking…
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Traditional Chinese medicine clinic scam in China
7 2How it works: Situation: whatever happens at some of these tourist oriented TCM clinics is all one big show. Opening: free foot massages are given and you see men in…
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Taxi scams in Vietnam
7 20How it works: Version 1: claiming the meter is down and charging an inflated flat fare. Version 2: showing you an official looking list with inflated fares (it is fake)….
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Cult ceremony scam in South Korea
7 0How it works: Situation: This is Korea’s version of China’s teahouse scam. Version 1: An old lady and her daughter ask if you have had a relative who passed away…
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Private bus scams in Thailand
7 0How it works: Opening: cheap tickets for luxurious VIP buses are sold by tour operators along Bangkok’s Khao San Road. Version 1: these VIP buses turn out be cramped minivans….
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Gem scam in Thailand
7 3How it works: Opening: you are usually brought to a gem shop as a result of the tuk-tuk scam. Set-up: the shop owner/tout will claim that as gems are abundant,…
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Cyclo scams in Vietnam
7 6How it works: Opening: A driver approaches and offers a tour where he claims you can pay as much as you want! Next, he takes out a notebook and shows…
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Shanghai massage scam in China
7 3How it works: Opening: Along East Nanjing Road, you may encounter women who offer you a massage. You will the be led to a secluded apartment and asked to take…
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Fake government tourism offices, agencies, operators in India
7 7How it works: Situation: There is only one real official government India Tourism office and it is at 88 Janpath Rd in New Delhi, any others claiming to be one…
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Tangkuban Perahu Domas Crater guide scams in Indonesia
7 0How it works: Stage 1: you will be assigned a guide for ~IDR 400,000. This is only for one hour and will not be mentioned. Stage 2: as you scale…
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Taxi scams in India
7 6How it works: The following is a long list of potential tricks, but there is no need to be overly concerned as only some engage in such tricks and it…
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Khlong scams in Thailand
7 7How it works: Version 1: a tout tells you that the Wat Pho/Grand Palace is closed. However, he can offer you a discounted price on his friend’s longtail boat to…
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Snatch thefts in Philippines
6 4How it works: Bike/moped: riding past with a pillion rider doing the snatch. Jeepney/car/taxi/bus: snatching valuables through a window at traffic lights/crowded traffic. Driving: throwing eggs/liquid/some substance onto your windscreen….
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