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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…
Rickshaw driver scam in China
5 1How it works: Opening: rogue taxi drivers will drop you on the north side of the Forbidden City (the exit). Here, rickshaw drivers will offer to bring you to the…
Fake attraction tickets in China
2 0How it works: Opening: a street tout or driver tries to sell you a discounted ticket that can help you skip the queue. Set-up: this could either be a fake…
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…