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Hobbiton, Matamata

Unlicensed tour operators in New Zealand

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How it works: Opening: there are unlicensed tour operators which target Chinese tourists with low priced tours on Chinese apps. Set-up: once hooked, they exploit these tourists’ lack of English…

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Mindil Beach sunset

Darwin Mindil Beach Markets hair braiding scams in Australia

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How it works: The hair braider will not quote a price, claiming that the price can only be determined at the end of the service. Obviously, you will be quoted…

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Eureka Skydeck, Melbourne

Discounted ticket scam in Australia

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How it works:    Opening: this was a scam originally perpetrated on WeChat, a Chinese social media app/portal, though it has now migrated to other online platforms as it is so…

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Bee in sage flowers

Fake manuka honey in New Zealand

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How it works: Situation: Made from the nectar of the manuka bush flower, manuka honey has anti-bacterial properties which is prized by many. Unfortunately, as manuka honey began to get…

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Wellington, New Zealand

Taxi scam in New Zealand

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How it works: Situation: since the deregulation of the taxi industry in New Zealand in 2017, there are now drivers who operate as independents using old signs of a now…

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Campervan in Australia

Online vehicle sales scam in Australia

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How it works: Backpackers/tourists who look to sell their vehicles (e.g. camper vans, trailers, motorbikes, etc) as their trip ends are likely to face this. Should you put up an…

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Apartment at Lake St Clair

Vacation apartment scam in Australia

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How it works: Opening: the script is always the same. You come across an apartment an amazing price. That should be the first red flag – such apartments are almost…

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Waterfront in New Zealand

Sob story scammers in New Zealand

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How it works: You may encounter someone who claims to have been robbed or have a family member sent to hospital. He/she then asks if you can spare some money…

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Taxi in Melbourne city

Taxi scams in Australia

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How it works: Version 1: drivers claim that the meter is down, and charge you an inflated flat fare. In fact, in Jan 2019, two tourists were charged $887 for…

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Paddy’s Market, Sydney

Paddy’s Market Chinese massage scam in Australia

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How it works: Opening: here, pushy Chinese touts will tempt you with the offer of a free massage or a massage at just $10. Set-up: however, once you agree and…

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