If there's one thing Brits love, it's a piping hot cup of tea. So it's maybe no surprise Adam and Alun both got scammed by the infamous tea house scam in Beijing, China. Scams of this nature, usually taking place in traditional tea houses, bars or restaurants, involve inflated menu prices and attractive locals posing as students wanting to practice their English.

Unfortunately scams are common; they come in all forms and it's often tourists who are targeted. It's important to regard some situations with skepticism; employing this mindset may help you avoid trouble and keep you safe. Adam and Alun share which scams they've fallen victim to whilst traveling, including advice and tips on how to spot scams from a distance.

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