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Top travel scams in Asia
Roppongi/Shinjuku bar scams in Japan
7 0How it works: Version 1: kyakuhiki (customer pullers) employed by shady bars tell you of offers at established bars and offer to bring you there. On the way however, he…
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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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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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Forbidden City scams in China
6 1How it works: Opening: Many scammers wait outside the compound at the North side (the exit). Set-up: Scam 1: tea ceremony scam. Scam 2: art gallery/school scam. Scam 3: fake…
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Ear cleaning scam in India
6 0How 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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Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses scams in China
6 0How it works: Scam 1: unofficial guides will try to sell you discounted tickets and tours. Tours are poor and they are incentivized to bring you to the factory shop…
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Thai orphans scam in Japan
6 0How it works: A stranger approaches and shares with you a range of information about Thai orphans and the struggles they have. Next, you will be asked to make a…
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Shopping scams in India
6 6How it works: Fakes: Not only are some items fake, but they can also be sold at inflated prices (e.g. 50x). Examples: sarees in Kanchipuram, marble in Agra, silk in…
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Ferry, boat ticket scams in Indonesia
6 4How it works: Version 1: You buy a ticket from a street tout who claims the ferry is from a reputable operator, when it is a less than reliable one….
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Ativan gang family scam in Philippines
6 1How it works: Opening: a local befriends you, and once rapport is built, invites you for a meal with his family. Set-up: you meet the family and they show really warm…
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