Other Tourist Scams in Melbourne, Australia
Timeshares, fake police, charity fraud, and miscellaneous scams targeting visitors. Below are the other scams scams reported in Melbourne — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Nadi, Auckland, and Sydney.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Other Scams Scams
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Total in Melbourne
How it works
Scalpers near Federation Square and Melbourne's major sporting venues sell counterfeit or invalid event tickets for AFL matches, concerts, and the Grand Prix, often targeting tourists unfamiliar with venue entry systems.
How it works
While Melbourne's CBD trams are free within the Free Tram Zone, tourists are sometimes told by unofficial individuals that a fee applies or that they need to buy a ticket from them. No such fee or unofficial ticket exists.
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11 total warnings across all categories