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Money & ATM Scams in Fukuoka, Japan
Card skimming, currency exchange fraud, dynamic currency conversion, and cash cons. Below are the money & atm scams scams reported in Fukuoka — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Kyoto, Beijing, and Shanghai.
Last updated: April 4, 2026
1
Money & ATM Scams Scams
8
Total in Fukuoka
How it works
At busy tourist-facing markets and festival food stalls, particularly during the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival (July) and Tenjin Taisai, some vendors take advantage of the confusion of large crowds to short-change customers, particularly those paying with large denomination yen notes and unfamiliar with the currency.
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8 total warnings across all categories