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Hong Kong — Scam Patterns & Local Risks

National Security Law expanded 2024; main risk is arbitrary detention rather than tourist scams.

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Documented Patterns (1)

low Overcharging

Wan Chai bar-girl drinks

Lady drinks at HKD 200+ stack into HKD 2000+ tabs.

Mitigation: Watch your tab; pay per drink in cash.

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Patterns curated April 2026 from community alerts, embassy advisories (UK FCDO, US State Dept), and forum reports. Refresh as the scam-alerts queue accumulates.