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10 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Hong Kong, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.
Tailor touts on the tourist streets promising bespoke suits in 24 hours, delivering fused, ill-fitting garments with deposits already taken.
The camera and phone 'bait and switch': a low headline price is quoted, then compulsory 'warranty', 'battery' or 'import' charges are added before the item is released, with pressure not to leave.
Electronics shops on the main tourist shopping streets selling grey-market or counterfeit goods as new, refusing refunds once payment is made.
Unlicensed street money changers advertising strong rates and applying undisclosed commissions during the count.
Bars in the nightlife districts adding undisclosed cover, table and hostess charges not shown on any menu.
Dating-app contacts steering matches to particular bars where a heavily inflated bill is presented.
Pickpocketing on packed MTR carriages and at street-market crowds during evening peak.
Fake charity collectors with laminated sponsorship sheets working the tourist shopping districts.
Taxis taking extended routes with tourist passengers, and refusing cross-harbour trips without an unofficial surcharge.
Resold attraction and event tickets offered below face value that have already been used or are non-transferable.
