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Old Dec 30, 2009, 3:02 pm
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moondog
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Originally Posted by Braindrain
Can you describe the scam?
There's plenty of info about it on google. I too noticed a dramatic uptick in DCC during my most recent pass through China. In all but one case (HRC in BJ), getting the transactions processed properly didn't require much extra effort.

FLLDL: IME, establishments rarely ask before employing DCC. If your cc receipt shows up and the bottom line is in USD (or another non local currency), you know they're trying to DCC you.
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