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Top travel scams in Asia
Spice garden scam in Sri Lanka
7 1How it works: Opening: a self-proclaimed doctor/professor brings you on a free tour. Free tea or a massage is given as well to make you feel good. Set-up: he claims…
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Taxi scams in Vietnam
7 25How 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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Bus scams in Vietnam
7 8How it works: Version 1: paying for a VIP bus but getting a cramped and old minivan in return. Version 2: bus stops unexpectedly at night, forcing you to stay…
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Private bus scams in Thailand
7 1How 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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Snatch thefts in Vietnam
7 24How it works: Bike/moped: riding past with a pillion rider doing the snatch. Street, mall, market, shop, park, transportation hub: distracting and snatching from you, then escaping via a getaway car…
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Fake/imitation tea leaves in Taiwan
7 0How it works: Situation: With its mountains and misty, humid conditions, Taiwan is able to produce some top drawer tea leaves (e.g. oolong tea). However, due to demand being greater…
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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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Cyclo scams in Vietnam
7 12How 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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Taxi scams in India
7 12How 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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Snatch thefts in Philippines
6 6How 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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