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Top travel scams in Asia
Disaster relief scam in Japan
8 0How 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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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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Miracle herb, powder scam in UAE
7 0How it works: Opening: a local tells you how he used to have the same problems as you (e.g. hair loss, grey hair). He then claims to have solved it…
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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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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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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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Tailor scam in Thailand
7 3How it works: Opening: you are usually brought to a tailor shop as a result of the tuk-tuk scam (in short, you are told by a tout that an attraction…
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Massage scams in Philippines
7 1How it works: Opening: at a red light distract, a ladyboy/woman offers you a massage at cheap prices. Version 1: the massage is given, but during the massage, your unattended…
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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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