Other Tourist Scams in Shenzhen, China
Timeshares, fake police, charity fraud, and miscellaneous scams targeting visitors. Below are the other scams scams reported in Shenzhen — 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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How it works
In some KTV (karaoke) venues and entertainment districts in Futian and Nanshan, visitors — particularly male business travelers — are encouraged by touts or hotel concierges to visit establishments where hostess services are added to bills without clear pricing. Charges of thousands of RMB for drinks and companionship appear at the end of the evening, backed by staff who become aggressive if disputed.
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9 total warnings across all categories