The number of festivals and conventions taking place in Cannes each year sadly attracts some opportunistic crooks who seek to profit from unwary visitors. Scams come in various forms, but the central theme is to try and get you to pay for accommodation which either doesn't exist or is not c...
Airbnb usually plays hardball and refuses to help guests because they’re technically not responsible for these phishing scams. Victims may allege that the perpetrator snared them via the real site, so it is actually their business in the end. If this happened to you, I wholly recommend figh...
How to avoid: Don’t send money to anyone without seeing the apartment. As for dealing with landlords or estate agents, get a Chinese friend to negotiate the price for you before the contract is written up. 9. The “No Money” Scam This one is usually perpetrated by couples. They will...
Teaching English in China is a terrific method to obtain experience in a growing sector. When looking foremployment online from home, it’s tempting to take the first offer. We provide you advice to prevent frauds that have victimized many. UnderstandingHow to Avoid Common Teach in China Scams...
Many people are willing to agree to almost anything in order to win a free flight or a free hotel stay. But often, the reward is only an illusion. Here's how to identify and avoid three common travel scams. How to identify vacation club scams You attend a presentation at a local ...
Remember – forewarned is forearmed. Use these seven tips, and a degree of common sense, and you’ll avoid falling for job scams in China. Warning:The use of any news and articles published on eChinacities.com without written permission from eChinacities.com constitutes copyright infringement,...
Sacre Couer is a commonplace to be scammed: How to avoid travel scams The most common travel scam is the bump and grab, where a thief or a gang of thieves distract you with a bump and then proceed to lift your valuables from your pocket and/or purse. This method is most popular inthe...
Scammers know students often have hectic schedules and may be new to money management, making them an ideal target. Here’s what you need to know about six of the top scams that target students.
Launched way back in 1995, Craigslist took the Internet world by storm with its innovative cross of classified ads with the web. But as with all Internet-based transactions, some users prefer to game the system and scam other users for a quick buck. Fort
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