Comments on: Surviving China’s Scams http://tofflerann.com/2007/08/08/surviving-chinas-scams/ Cultural & Business Insights, Experiences, Observations Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:23:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: nappedbj http://tofflerann.com/2007/08/08/surviving-chinas-scams/comment-page-1/#comment-59417 nappedbj Mon, 21 Feb 2011 01:25:47 +0000 http://tofflerann.com/2007/08/08/surviving-chinas-scams/#comment-59417 hi, i got scammed too :(. I dint go for something like sex, but went for a just 50RMB foot massage. but i lost 450 Yuan in cash and they pulled my credit card and pushed me to sign the credit pay slip. I was surrounded and helpless. I came back to my hotel and saw my credit card transaction details and mail statement from bank that the previous transaction was blocked due to suspicion. Even if you avoid adult services but just think for a massage in Nanjing Road, dont fall please. All are frauds. hi, i got scammed too :( . I dint go for something like sex, but went for a just 50RMB foot massage. but i lost 450 Yuan in cash and they pulled my credit card and pushed me to sign the credit pay slip. I was surrounded and helpless. I came back to my hotel and saw my credit card transaction details and mail statement from bank that the previous transaction was blocked due to suspicion.

Even if you avoid adult services but just think for a massage in Nanjing Road, dont fall please. All are frauds.

]]> By: Phil http://tofflerann.com/2007/08/08/surviving-chinas-scams/comment-page-1/#comment-37155 Phil Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:22:36 +0000 http://tofflerann.com/2007/08/08/surviving-chinas-scams/#comment-37155 I got scammed in Nanjing Lu a few days ago. I went to the police station to complain and everyone in the room sighed when I told them but two policemen went to the restaurant with me and the owner got so scared he gave me all my money back right away. I got scammed in Nanjing Lu a few days ago. I went to the police station to complain and everyone in the room sighed when I told them but two policemen went to the restaurant with me and the owner got so scared he gave me all my money back right away.

]]> By: Carl Brown http://tofflerann.com/2007/08/08/surviving-chinas-scams/comment-page-1/#comment-32706 Carl Brown Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:39:33 +0000 http://tofflerann.com/2007/08/08/surviving-chinas-scams/#comment-32706 Do not talk with people who say something to you in the streets - never in China. Do not look at people that tries to make a contact, whatever way they will use, it is to get your money. And, they are experts, so if they see that you are listening they will try their best to get your money. No reaction at all is the best way of meeting these girls, boys, small children, men and women. I do not suggest to go around on your own, not in Beijing anyhow. Sad but true. Do not talk with people who say something to you in the streets – never in China.
Do not look at people that tries to make a contact, whatever way they will use, it is to get your money. And, they are experts, so if they see that you are listening they will try their best to get your money.
No reaction at all is the best way of meeting these girls, boys, small children, men and women.
I do not suggest to go around on your own, not in Beijing anyhow.
Sad but true.

]]> By: lastpokemon http://tofflerann.com/2007/08/08/surviving-chinas-scams/comment-page-1/#comment-13934 lastpokemon Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:28:06 +0000 http://tofflerann.com/2007/08/08/surviving-chinas-scams/#comment-13934 I fell for the Nanjing road scam, i got a bill of 2000RMB for some drinks, i refused to pay and insisted on sharing the bill with the two nice girls, i asked if they want to call the police they feel free to do so. at last they girls pretended they paid so i got 700MB ripped off, i was so angry on myself to let it happen as i know this trick already from Amsterdam its a very old trick. i decided to fight back and spent whole afternoon and evening accepting the approach of the ladies, but this time i tricked them to have a fast walk with me for 2 hours to take pictures then take them with me to the hotel 3 miles away to get my credit card i forgot there before we can go for a drink i let them then wait for 30 min in the lobby before i come back to them and appolygies that i have headache and i need to sleep, i've done it one two girls after the incident and i still want to do it again if i can, no one can rip me off no one. i advice any one who is approached by this people to trick them back and take them for a long walk and use them as a company but never even go with them to the place of their choice. I fell for the Nanjing road scam, i got a bill of 2000RMB for some drinks, i refused to pay and insisted on sharing the bill with the two nice girls, i asked if they want to call the police they feel free to do so. at last they girls pretended they paid so i got 700MB ripped off, i was so angry on myself to let it happen as i know this trick already from Amsterdam its a very old trick.

i decided to fight back and spent whole afternoon and evening accepting the approach of the ladies, but this time i tricked them to have a fast walk with me for 2 hours to take pictures then take them with me to the hotel 3 miles away to get my credit card i forgot there before we can go for a drink i let them then wait for 30 min in the lobby before i come back to them and appolygies that i have headache and i need to sleep, i’ve done it one two girls after the incident and i still want to do it again if i can, no one can rip me off no one.

i advice any one who is approached by this people to trick them back and take them for a long walk and use them as a company but never even go with them to the place of their choice.

]]> By: Joe Hunkins http://tofflerann.com/2007/08/08/surviving-chinas-scams/comment-page-1/#comment-9206 Joe Hunkins Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:42:58 +0000 http://tofflerann.com/2007/08/08/surviving-chinas-scams/#comment-9206 Great post, though 200 is too high as a guideline - most rides for a tourist will be under 50RMB. I fell for the Tea scam yesterday coming out of Forbidden City, though I think I will be able to stop the card payment (and cancel my card). Sad that this is allowed to continue because it could easily be stopped with about 10 undercover police who would take pix of those chatting up the foreigners. My guidebook said it was common for Chinese to practice english on you but this is totally wrong. Almost every encounter I had with good english was either in markets for selling or with the scammers on the streets at tourist spots. DO NOT spend any money with these folks who are really sophisticated grifters. Great post, though 200 is too high as a guideline – most rides for a tourist will be under 50RMB.

I fell for the Tea scam yesterday coming out of Forbidden City, though I think I will be able to stop the card payment (and cancel my card). Sad that this is allowed to continue because it could easily be stopped with about 10 undercover police who would take pix of those chatting up the foreigners. My guidebook said it was common for Chinese to practice english on you but this is totally wrong. Almost every encounter I had with good english was either in markets for selling or with the scammers on the streets at tourist spots. DO NOT spend any money with these folks who are really sophisticated grifters.

]]> By: mjbphx http://tofflerann.com/2007/08/08/surviving-chinas-scams/comment-page-1/#comment-4971 mjbphx Thu, 09 Aug 2007 05:17:45 +0000 http://tofflerann.com/2007/08/08/surviving-chinas-scams/#comment-4971 Well written, excellent comments, and very informative. Should be distributed to everyone who steps off a plane into China!!! Well written, excellent comments, and very informative. Should be distributed to everyone who steps off a plane into China!!!

]]> By: Andrew http://tofflerann.com/2007/08/08/surviving-chinas-scams/comment-page-1/#comment-4957 Andrew Wed, 08 Aug 2007 08:51:16 +0000 http://tofflerann.com/2007/08/08/surviving-chinas-scams/#comment-4957 This is a good post because it lists some common fraud schemes. However, I feel that your solutions put too much faith in the police and that is too optimistic for me considering language issues, their general lack of concern, and the extremely rare chance they will every recover your money. The only way to prevent getting ripped off is to know the schemes before you arrive here and do your best to avoid them before they happen. A good general rule of thumb is don't interact with anyone that approaches you and don't trust anyone. This is a good post because it lists some common fraud schemes. However, I feel that your solutions put too much faith in the police and that is too optimistic for me considering language issues, their general lack of concern, and the extremely rare chance they will every recover your money.

The only way to prevent getting ripped off is to know the schemes before you arrive here and do your best to avoid them before they happen. A good general rule of thumb is don’t interact with anyone that approaches you and don’t trust anyone.

]]> By: Kenny http://tofflerann.com/2007/08/08/surviving-chinas-scams/comment-page-1/#comment-4956 Kenny Wed, 08 Aug 2007 08:21:37 +0000 http://tofflerann.com/2007/08/08/surviving-chinas-scams/#comment-4956 hello. I found your blog randomly on google. I used to live in Shanghai as well (because my father worked there) but i didnt like the people very much. however i must admit that Shanghai is an exciting city to live in. maybe i can work for you after i graduated from university only if u hire me =) Best wishes to you! hello.
I found your blog randomly on google.
I used to live in Shanghai as well (because my father worked there) but i didnt like the people very much.
however i must admit that Shanghai is an exciting city to live in.
maybe i can work for you after i graduated from university
only if u hire me =)
Best wishes to you!

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