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Shanghai Socialite Wannabes WeChat Group Exposed

Sharing second-hand Gucci pantyhose, why not?

by Rakini Bergundy, 13 October 2020

The 10 Most Shameless Chinese Ripoffs of 2017

China is notorious for its shanzhai (counterfeit) products. We've counted down the worst Chinese ripoffs of 2017.

by That's, 08 December 2017

WATCH: QQ AR Feature Educates You on ¥100 Bill

If you've got a ¥100 bill in your wallet, give this a try.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 08 October 2018

HK Film Crew Busted for Fake Prop Money Looking 'Too Realistic'

In a twist not even filmmakers could have foreseen, two crew members got sentenced for possession of 230,000 fake bills used as props in a crime thriller.

by Bailey Hu, 05 June 2018

¥214m in Fake Banknotes Seized in South China Sting

Authorities in Guangdong province have captured 14 individuals suspected of involvement in a counterfeit banknote ring.

by Matthew Bossons, 19 January 2018

Man Tries to Deposit ¥1,000 in Fake Bills at Guangzhou Bank

Warning: knowingly handing off fake bills is punishable with 15 days detention and up to RMB10,000 in fines.

by Matthew Bossons, 03 June 2017

Police Seize RMB720,000 in Fake Currency from Beijing Gang

Another day, another counterfeit currency scam.

by Jonty Dixon, 26 April 2018

Sichuan Town Stuck with 2 Tons of Phoney Coins Used as Bus Fare

Fake currency, chocolate coins and Filipino pesos are among last year's take of bogus fare payments, valued at RMB150,000 in lost revenue.

by Daniel Plafker, 11 January 2018

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