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Other Tourist Scams in Shanghai, China
Timeshares, fake police, charity fraud, and miscellaneous scams targeting visitors. Below are the other scams scams reported in Shanghai — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Kyoto, Beijing, and Taipei.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Other Scams Scams
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Total in Shanghai
How it works
Markets in Pudong and near Nanjing Road sell counterfeit luxury goods and electronics. Sellers claim items are "factory overruns" or "the same factory that makes the real thing." The goods are low quality fakes.
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11 total warnings across all categories