9. Magic switch scam
This one takes place so fast you are unable to do anything about it if only you decide to give in to your greed. Namely, we all know in certain countries it is possible to get cheap merchandise under the table. In this scenario, a con artist stops you and tries to sell you a genuine camera/sunglasses/perfume (in a bag or a box) at an extremely low price. You agree, hand over the money, and they leave you with a box filled with some rubbish. One moment is enough to replace the original with some fake stuff or papers, depending on the weight. Indeed, the switch takes place so fast you’re unable to spot it.
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