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Other Tourist Scams in Chennai, India
Timeshares, fake police, charity fraud, and miscellaneous scams targeting visitors. Below are the other scams scams reported in Chennai — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like New Delhi, Jaipur, and Mumbai.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Other Scams Scams
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How it works
Street tailors and small shops near tourist areas in Mylapore offer "custom tailoring" at seemingly reasonable rates, then dramatically overcharge or deliver poor-quality work. Some collect payment upfront and never finish clothes, or demand additional charges for "premium materials" not discussed. Refund requests are denied.
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10 total warnings across all categories