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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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Bus in Vietnam

Bus scams in Vietnam

7 8

How 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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Spices at old souk in Dubai

Miracle herb, powder scam in UAE

7 0

How 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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Buses in Thailand

Private bus scams in Thailand

7 1

How 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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Old Quarter, Hanoi

Snatch thefts in Vietnam

7 24

How 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, Ho Chi Minh City

Cyclo scams in Vietnam

7 12

How 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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East Nanjing Road, Shanghai

Shanghai massage scam in China

7 3

How 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 shop in Bangkok

Tailor scam in Thailand

7 3

How 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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Walking Street, Field’s Avenue, Angeles City

Massage scams in Philippines

7 1

How 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 in Mumbai

Taxi scams in India

7 12

How 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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