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Other Tourist Scams in Hong Kong, China
Timeshares, fake police, charity fraud, and miscellaneous scams targeting visitors. Below are the other scams scams reported in Hong Kong — 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 2, 2026
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Other Scams Scams
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Total in Hong Kong
How it works
Camera and electronics shops in Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok advertise very low prices on cameras and phones. Once tourists commit to buy, they are switched to inferior models, charged for accessories they did not request, or hit with excessive "warranty" fees.
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11 total warnings across all categories