How to Avoid Contracts & Scams In 2025 (Step-By-Step Guide For Expats & Travelers)

China offers many exciting opportunities, but living there comes with risks that many foreigners overlook, especially scams in China for foreigners. Scammers often target those who don’t understand local systems and customs. Common scams in China include fake tea-house invitations, fraudulent rental listings, online investment schemes, contract disputes, counterfeit goods, and romance scams. Reports of … Read more

Vietnam’s Shocking Real Estate Scam: Billions Embezzled, Tycoon on Trial

The mention of “scam” often conjures images of recent financial scandals like FTX and Theranos. However, large-scale fraud isn’t limited to specific regions, and Vietnam is currently grappling with its own “trial of the century” – a $12.5 billion real estate scam masterminded by Truong My Lan, a 67-year-old tycoon. Lan, a self-made business woman … Read more