Other Tourist Scams in Yerevan

Counterfeit Armenian Cognac and Souvenirs

Armenia is internationally recognized for its brandy (domestically called cognac), and counterfeit bottles of famous brands like Ararat are sold at outdoor markets and informal vendors near tourist sites. Fakes use similar labels, wax seals, and bottles to genuine products. The contents range from low-quality spirit to potentially dangerous homebrew. Similarly, fake ancient Armenian cross-stones (khachkars) cast from resin are sold as genuine carved tuff stone.