Tourist Scams

🇭🇰Scams to watch for in Hong Kong

Scam guide for Hong Kong, sourced from SCMP, Hong Kong Police and Customs operations, and firsthand Reddit accounts. 2 of 8 scams are rated high risk.

8 scams documented Police & Reddit-sourced Updated April 2026
2 high4 medium2 low

Most common scam types

Overcharging 2Counterfeit 2Tourist-trap 2Pickpocket 1Identity-theft 1

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