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Top travel scams in Asia
Hawa Mahal scams in India
6 0How it works: Scam 1: a tout invites you to head up the stairs claiming it is free. Once there, he will pressure you to give an inflated a tip…
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Mutianyu Great Wall transport scams in China
6 1How it works: Situation: the correct route to Mutianyu is to take bus 916 to Huairou Beidajie, and then cross the road to take bus H23. Scam 1: before reaching…
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Royal Palace scams in Cambodia
6 0How it works: Touts/tuk-tuk drivers outside will tell you that the place is closed and offer to bring you on a tour elsewhere where they get a commission. Places to…
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Unofficial guides in India
6 2How it works: Unofficial guides: Giving unsolicited advice and then asking for a fee. Bringing you on a low quality tour where you spend most of your time at shops….
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Home gambling scam in Philippines
6 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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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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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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Disaster relief scam in Japan
6 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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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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