So, I'm currently on a trip in China and my new found buddy and I just got scammed for $300. Long story short, people in parts of China, i.e. Beijing, Shanghai and other famous tourist attractions, will talk to you and ultimately take you to a tea shop. Normally, tea is free in restaurants, but this is "special" tea. After an order is made, the Chinese native will order some really expensive tea without you even knowing the price and then you get hit with the bill when you're leaving.
I done some research on the Internet, appears to be a very popular scam. My buddy and I realized early on it was a scam, but fell for it because we didn't know how expensive the tea was. The same scam apparently happens with artists selling art and mixed groups of people wanting to tour you.
So moral of the story: Just say NO to TEA!!!! TEA is BAAAAAD hmmmmkay!
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Almalieque wrote:
So, I'm currently on a trip in China and my new found buddy and I just got scammed for $300. Long story short, people in parts of China, i.e. Beijing, Shanghai and other famous tourist attractions, will talk to you and ultimately take you to a tea shop. Normally, tea is free in restaurants, but this is "special" tea. After an order is made, the Chinese native will order some really expensive tea without you even knowing the price and then you get hit with the bill when you're leaving.
I done some research on the Internet, appears to be a very popular scam. My buddy and I realized early on it was a scam, but fell for it because we didn't know how expensive the tea was. The same scam apparently happens with artists selling art and mixed groups of people wanting to tour you.
So moral of the story: Just say NO to TEA!!!! TEA is BAAAAAD hmmmmkay!
I done some research on the Internet, appears to be a very popular scam. My buddy and I realized early on it was a scam, but fell for it because we didn't know how expensive the tea was. The same scam apparently happens with artists selling art and mixed groups of people wanting to tour you.
So moral of the story: Just say NO to TEA!!!! TEA is BAAAAAD hmmmmkay!
Almalieque
-Is kind of a moran
-Doesn't understand tea
-Obviously doesn't know much Chinese.
Toohotforu wrote:
Just punch her in the vag and tell her to @#$% off.
Do they have tourist police in China? Either way, you might want to take this up with the authorities - they may offer a refund. Of course, there is the chance they'll ethnically cleanse you for the asking, but hey, that's China for you.
Better moral of the story: Separate billing is your friend.
Catt wrote:
Almalieque wrote:
So, I'm currently on a trip in China and my new found buddy and I just got scammed for $300. Long story short, people in parts of China, i.e. Beijing, Shanghai and other famous tourist attractions, will talk to you and ultimately take you to a tea shop. Normally, tea is free in restaurants, but this is "special" tea. After an order is made, the Chinese native will order some really expensive tea without you even knowing the price and then you get hit with the bill when you're leaving.
I done some research on the Internet, appears to be a very popular scam. My buddy and I realized early on it was a scam, but fell for it because we didn't know how expensive the tea was. The same scam apparently happens with artists selling art and mixed groups of people wanting to tour you.
So moral of the story: Just say NO to TEA!!!! TEA is BAAAAAD hmmmmkay!
I done some research on the Internet, appears to be a very popular scam. My buddy and I realized early on it was a scam, but fell for it because we didn't know how expensive the tea was. The same scam apparently happens with artists selling art and mixed groups of people wanting to tour you.
So moral of the story: Just say NO to TEA!!!! TEA is BAAAAAD hmmmmkay!
Almalieque
-Is kind of a moran
-Doesn't understand tea
-Obviously doesn't know much
FTFY
Even people that can't figure out a camera's zoom feature don't fall for that one.
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PunkFloyd
PunkFloyd
Bardalicious wrote:
Quote:
-Is kind of a moran
-Doesn't understand tea
-Obviously doesn't know muchChinese.
-Doesn't understand tea
-Obviously doesn't know much
FTFY
It's a fairly reasonable scam to fall for. PRetty much being an unnecessary **** to Alma here.
Alma, sorry you got scammed and thanks for the story. I'm so used to hearing about phone and email scams I forget people conduct them in person.
Edited, Jun 19th 2010 6:12pm by Allegory
$300 cup of tea? Changes your feelings on the saying "Not for all the tea in China" doesn't it?
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Could be worse. Lately I've been reading that throwing acid on travelers in popular tourist locations is the new pastime in China. Anyway... why would anyone go to China and not expect to be robbed or ripped off in some way. I'm surprised that tea they gave you wasn't made out of lead and asbestos.
Edited, Jun 20th 2010 2:09am by Kuwoobie
Edited, Jun 20th 2010 2:09am by Kuwoobie
Galkaman wrote:
Kuwoobie will die crushed under the burden of his mediocrity.
Admin edit: Line? yeah. Wayyyyy over it for OOT.
Edited, Jun 19th 2010 10:30pm by Kaolian
Edited, Jun 19th 2010 10:30pm by Kaolian
Admins are the poison that is killing more the already dead OOT.
Kavekk wrote:
Do they have tourist police in China? Either way, you might want to take this up with the authorities - they may offer a refund. Of course, there is the chance they'll ethnically cleanse you for the asking, but hey, that's China for you.
I did and we got all of our money back. So we not only broke even, but we got free tea and food!
Home team: 0
Away team: 1
Allegory wrote:
It's a fairly reasonable scam to fall for. PRetty much being an unnecessary **** to Alma here.
Alma, sorry you got scammed and thanks for the story. I'm so used to hearing about phone and email scams I forget people conduct them in person.
Alma, sorry you got scammed and thanks for the story. I'm so used to hearing about phone and email scams I forget people conduct them in person.
Thanks. You're right. It was very easy to fall for, because people are always interested in foreigners, especially people of color. I haven't been all over the world, but you'll be surprised on how many people want to take pictures, say hello or touch your hair as if you're an alien. So, it wasn't out of the ordinary to think these girls wanted to practice their English.
Punk Floyd wrote:
Even people that can't figure out a camera's zoom feature don't fall for that one.
Funny you mentioned that because as I've been part of the many tourists from all over the world that were taking pictures, I only saw one person with a tripod. Everyone else took each other's pictures. We must live in a craaaaaazy world...
I'm not sure how much of a scam that is though. Unless they've got a deal worked out with the tea shop where they just overcharge you and claim that you ordered a really expensive tea or something. Assuming the native actually drank the $300 cup of tea, I'm not sure how anyone other than the tea shop profits, and if that's the normal price for that tea, then it's just business...
Guess I just don't understand how anyone profits if all they do is make you lose some money. Of course, this whole thing does remind me of my own little buffet incident in Singapore. How expensive could a hotel buffet be you ask? Well... Apparently, you *should* ask.
Guess I just don't understand how anyone profits if all they do is make you lose some money. Of course, this whole thing does remind me of my own little buffet incident in Singapore. How expensive could a hotel buffet be you ask? Well... Apparently, you *should* ask.
King Nobby wrote:
More words please
Almalieque wrote:
Allegory wrote:
It's a fairly reasonable scam to fall for. PRetty much being an unnecessary **** to Alma here.
Alma, sorry you got scammed and thanks for the story. I'm so used to hearing about phone and email scams I forget people conduct them in person.
Alma, sorry you got scammed and thanks for the story. I'm so used to hearing about phone and email scams I forget people conduct them in person.
Thanks. You're right. It was very easy to fall for, because people are always interested in foreigners, especially people of color. I haven't been all over the world, but you'll be surprised on how many people want to take pictures, say hello or touch your hair as if you're an alien. So, it wasn't out of the ordinary to think these girls wanted to practice their English.
This right here proves it isn't a scam
If they were actually after money, they wouldn't target "people of color"
gbaji wrote:
Guess I just don't understand how anyone profits if all they do is make you lose some money.
They have an understanding with the shop owner. They bring the marks and share the profits.
gbaji wrote:
I'm not sure how much of a scam that is though. Unless they've got a deal worked out with the tea shop where they just overcharge you and claim that you ordered a really expensive tea or something. Assuming the native actually drank the $300 cup of tea, I'm not sure how anyone other than the tea shop profits, and if that's the normal price for that tea, then it's just business...
lol.. Very funny story.. The tea price is less than 1 dollar only.. I guess it is not a tea... It is bat ****...
Yes, the girls worked with or for the tea shop. The proof of it was that I was charged 2000 yuan, one of the girls gave 200 yuan to help pay for the bill. When I showed up with the police to get my money back, the owner only gave me 1800 yuan, but I never said that the girl gave me any money. That's because she already knew that I only paid 1800 yuan and not the whole 2000 yuan.
Plus, the scamming girl cursed and threatened my tour guide on the phone saying that she wanted HER money back, but someone in the background (most likely the store owner) said that I didn't get the 200 yuan.
So, yes, they send people out to get you in the tea house, order "expensive" tea without you even realizing it, charges you for the tea and split the profit. It's a win/win situation for them..
Plus, the scamming girl cursed and threatened my tour guide on the phone saying that she wanted HER money back, but someone in the background (most likely the store owner) said that I didn't get the 200 yuan.
So, yes, they send people out to get you in the tea house, order "expensive" tea without you even realizing it, charges you for the tea and split the profit. It's a win/win situation for them..
Bard wrote:
This right here proves it isn't a scam
If they were actually after money, they wouldn't target "people of color"
If they were actually after money, they wouldn't target "people of color"
Who said that they target people of color?!?!...
You should learn how to read. I guess it sucks to be ignorant and stupid...
Uglysasquatch, Mercenary Major wrote:
$300 cup of tea? Changes your feelings on the saying "Not for all the tea in China" doesn't it?
I was totally singing "Tupelo Honey" when I read this.
In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.
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