Semporna, Malaysia - A Chinese tourist has publicly alleged an attempted seafood scam involving local vendors in Semporna, a popular destination for its fresh seafood. The incident, captured on video and widely shared, details a transaction where the tourist negotiated a price for a lobster. According to the tourist's account, after payment, the vendors allegedly attempted to swap the purchased lobster with a significantly smaller one. Furthermore, the vendors initially claimed the Malaysian Ringgit notes presented by the tourist were counterfeit, despite them being withdrawn from an airport ATM. The video footage shows the exchange, with one vendor appearing to conceal an item with his left hand while another distracts the tourist. The tourist quickly realized the discrepancy and recovered the original money. This incident has prompted calls for increased vigilance among tourists when purchasing seafood, with advice to carefully inspect goods and consider bringing personal bags for purchases. Local authorities have yet to comment on the specific incident, but consumer protection groups emphasize the importance of transparent transactions to maintain the reputation of local tourism.
Tular sebuah video memaparkan pelancong dari China mendakwa dirinya ditipu oleh sekumpulan peniaga lobster di Semporna, Sabah, sehingga mencetuskan k…
