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A friendly local student offers to show you around, then picks a restaurant. What scam does the State Department warn about?

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  1. They pay and expect a thank-you note
  2. You are left with a very expensive bill
  3. They ask you to tutor them in English

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  1. Scams (US State Department) travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/scams.html Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. Scams (US State Department) travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/scams.html Checked 2026-10-12.

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