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Snatch thefts in China
1 0How it works: Two versions: strike and run; distract and grab. Possible scenarios: Bike/moped: riding past with a pillion rider doing the snatch. Bar, restaurant: stealing unattended bags/valuables on the…
Sob story scammers in China
2 0How it works: Claim to have been robbed, and ask if you can spare some change for them to take transport. Places to beware: Anywhere (e.g. Xi’an: Xi’an City Wall…
Fake beggars in China
1 0How it works: Version 1: clings to you, then picks from your pockets if a chance arises. Version 2: beggars with fake disabilities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbRALNRbgak Places to beware: Anywhere What to…
Fake monks in China
2 0How it works: Version 1: a monk gives you a blessing or amulet, and then asks you to donate. He shows you a (fake) donation book detailing donations made by…
Counterfeit yuan scam in China
1 0How it works: Latest (in July 2019): we have received on the ground reports that this is becoming a problem in Beijing. Tour operators have given us feedback that their…
Restaurant, food stall scams in China
2 2How it works: Situation: there is no need to be overly cautious as most restaurants are fine. However, there are some black sheep and you need to know what red…
Boat scams in China
2 2How it works: Opening: boat scammers who will offer you a low price to take their boats. Version 1: once on board, anything can be charged. For instance, you can…
Place is closed/wrong way scam in China
2 0How it works: Version 1: your driver/street tout tells you that an attraction is closed and brings you to a teahouse instead. Version 2: your driver/street tout tells you that…
Fake tour agents in China
5 0How it works: Version 1: you may encounter street touts who pass themselves off as from a reputable tour agency with fake name cards. Generally, they will tempt you by…
Cheap, low quality tours in China
5 1How it works: Opening: Very cheap tours are advertised. Set-up: Version 1: their main revenue comes from commission shops pay when they bring tourists there – you find yourself spending…