Other Tourist Scams in Isfahan, Iran
Timeshares, fake police, charity fraud, and miscellaneous scams targeting visitors. Below are the other scams scams reported in Isfahan — how they work and how to avoid them.
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Last updated: April 9, 2026
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How it works
Isfahan has a centuries-old reputation for its miniature paintings, khatamkari (marquetry), and silver filigree work. In the bazaar and tourist-facing shops near Naqsh-e Jahan Square, machine-made or mass-produced items are sold as handmade originals at prices reflecting their supposed artisanal value. Miniatures printed on aged-looking paper are passed off as hand-painted originals; khatamkari boxes with visible machine repetition are sold as master craftwork.
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