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Taxis in Thailand

Taxi scams in Thailand

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How 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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Sungnyemun Restoration Ceremony in 2013

Cult ceremony scam in South Korea

14 1

How 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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Street ear clearer in Delhi

Ear cleaning scam in India

11 0

How it works: Opening: locals purporting to be “ear cleaners” will grab and put something resembling a rusty nail on your ear, claiming that it cleans your ear. Set-up: surprise!…

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Tuk-tuk in Thailand

Tuk-tuk scams in Thailand

10 14

How 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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Floating market

Khlong scams in Thailand

9 9

How 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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Fake government tourism office in New Delhi

Fake government tourism offices, agencies, operators in India

8 10

How 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

Tangkuban Perahu Domas Crater guide scams in Indonesia

8 0

How 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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Bedouin scammers

Bedouin romance scam in Jordan

8 0

How it works: Situation: This is the most infamous scam in Jordan and has been around for more than a decade. The authorities are aware, but such cases are difficult…

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Chinese tea ceremony

Teahouse/tea ceremony scam in China

8 5

How 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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Shibuya

Disaster relief scam in Japan

8 0

How it works: Well-dressed, English speaking middle aged individuals/Filipinas will approach and show you documentation about a recent disaster. They’ll be very polite and well-educated on the impact of the…

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