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TRAVEL SCAM
Dubai, UAE
Fake Salesman Counterfeit Goods Scam
Scammers sell fake luxury items to tourists by claiming they are original products at discounted prices.
Medium Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Tourist areas, markets, streets, shopping zones
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Tourist is approached by street seller
2. Offered branded item at very low price
3. Seller claims it is original or high-quality
4. Tourist buys and later discovers it is fake
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• Deals that seem too good to be true
• No official store or receipt
• Seller approaching directly on street
• Pressure to buy quickly
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• Buy only from authorized stores or malls
• Avoid street sellers offering luxury goods
• Verify product authenticity before purchase
• Be cautious of unusually low prices
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