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Other Tourist Scams in Gyeongju, South Korea

Timeshares, fake police, charity fraud, and miscellaneous scams targeting visitors. Below are the other scams scams reported in Gyeongju — how they work and how to avoid them.

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Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Other Scams Scams

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Total in Gyeongju

How it works

Bicycle rental shops near Tumuli Park and along the Hwangnam-daero cycling route charge for pre-existing scratches and damage when bikes are returned, claiming tourists caused the damage during the rental period. Some shops do not conduct a documented pre-rental inspection and rely on the tourist's reluctance to dispute in a foreign language.

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