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Snatch thefts in Nepal
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. Train/bus: snatching and getting out just before…
Pickpockets in Nepal
1 1How it works: They work in a gang – one onlooker, one blocks, pushes, distracts, or engages you, one grabs and the final hides the loot under a cover (e.g….
Taxi scams in Nepal
2 0How it works: Version 1: many taxis in Nepal refuse to use the meter and you can be quoted inflated fares if you look unfamiliar with the place. Fake fees…
Unscrupulous tour operators in Nepal
3 0How it works: Version 1: there are fly by night operators which disappear after collecting a large deposit. A common red flag is making payment via Western Union/MoneyGram to an…
Shopping scams in Nepal
1 1How it works: Version 1: overcharging you on your credit card by adding another zero. Version 2: shortchanging you hoping that you do not notice. Version 3: prices are generally…