Tour & Activity Scams in Singapore, Singapore
Unlicensed guides, fake tickets, bait-and-switch excursions, and ticket scalping. Below are the tour & activities scams reported in Singapore — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Ho Chi Minh City, Vang Vieng, and Kuala Lumpur.
Last updated: April 7, 2026
1
Tour & Activities Scams
16
Total in Singapore
How it works
Singapore-based tour operators and freelance guides include mandatory shopping stops at specific stores — typically selling jade, silk, or herbal products in Chinatown or Orchard area — where guides earn undisclosed commissions on every sale. Tourists are pressured to stay in the store for extended periods and made to feel obligated to buy. Licensed Singapore tourist guides are regulated by the Singapore Tourism Board, but unlicensed operators and guides brought in with inbound tour groups from China and Southeast Asia frequently run this scheme.
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