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Top travel scams in Asia
Tangkuban Perahu Domas Crater guide scams in Indonesia
8 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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Fake travel agents in Malaysia
7 0How it works: Situation 1: with the rise of digital media, the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has found an increasing number of fake/unofficial travel agents in…
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Bedouin romance scam in Jordan
7 0How 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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Home gambling scam in Philippines
7 2How it works: Opening: a stranger asks where you are from, then claims to have a relative going there. He invites you to his place for a meal, hoping you can…
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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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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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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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