Scam Hunting at India's Holiest Cremation Ground

Religious scams and begging are rife in India and there are even extortion and donation scams being run at India's most famous ghat - Manikarnika Ghat (The Burning Ghat). Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi is the most famous cremation ghat in India and scammers flock there during tourist season to target tourists.

One benefit scammers have is that cameras are not allowed to be used in this area of Varanasi! The Police literally tell me to stop filming as I unknowingly enter the area.

So I did find the donation scammers, but I deleted the audio I captured by mistake (video wasn't possible). The guys stand right at the first entrance to the enormous woodpiles where there's a Chaiwala and a guy selling wood. The scammers hang around the entrance waiting for foreigners to enter from the main gali (I entered via the rear Ghat entrance first time). As soon as you enter the woodpiles, someone is gonna approach you. Remember to say, "Nahi Chahiye Ji."

If you have any problems with beggars, donation scams, priests trying to extort you, or people harassing you, find the Police immediately. There are many Police on the main street behind Manikarnika Ghat. As you approach the Police, the scammers will flee.

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[KarlRock]

So I did find the donation scammers, but I deleted the audio I captured by mistake (video wasn't possible). The guys stand right at the first entrance to the enormous woodpiles where there's a Chaiwala and a guy selling wood. The scammers hang around the entrance waiting for foreigners to enter from the main gali (I entered via the rear Ghat entrance first time). As soon as you enter the woodpiles, someone is gonna approach you. Remember to say, "Nahi Chahiye Ji." Enjoy Varanasi 🙏

[KarlRock]

Party Update: Dude at the end of the vlog walking around with ₹500 in his hand did not want to party 😑

[anshhhul]

Boat guy: Come another day then.
Karl: Kabhi nahi aunga 😂😂

[caelum]

Scammer: Come with me.
Karl: Why?
Scammer: To feed baby.

[alejandragarcia]

It’s funny how Karl is the only one wearing a mask 🤦

[bigstackD]

Perfect timing just sat down for a 🍺 👊🏻😁🇦🇺
How have you been Karl ? Good I hope👌🏻

[neerkum]

My guy here doing the actual God's work.

[Deech]

I can't believe how helpful you have been. I have a trip soon for 2 weeks all over India and this page has been unbelievable helpful. Thank you sir!

[kaxvyasstudio]

The man is risking his life and roaming to tell us Abt the scammers

[pritpalsinghh]

Karl you forgot to tell about "River protection donation or River Cleaning donation" 😂

[kaushikigaming]

Karl is risking his own life just to bring this kind of amazing content! salute to this man! I am subscribed!

[EMursw]

At the start of the vid I thought Karl got a pirate earring 😭

[arizzz...]

When you found out that he has a playlist of videos based on scams in india😔

[DomiTravels]

The small tour of this area was interesting enought, even without you getting scammed :P.
very peacefull and quite side of india :)
greetings as allways :)!

[bbfmohit]

We need merchandise “NAHI chahiye Ji”❤️

[stephaniehumphries]

Wow Karl you really take risky chances without being afraid. These scumbags are horrible people. Please be safe and thankyou so much for all you do 🥰

[arko]

is it just me or when Karl told "hellow Goatie" it felt so cute

[candicemaharaj]

I agree with your first comment about Pushkar. I visited India from Florida three years ago, and the Pandit in Pushkar told me I had to pay 6, 000INR at the completion of my puja - he indicated had I not pay this, none of my prayers would have been answered. I told the Pandit I didn’t have that money on me and he told me he would walk with me to an ATM to get it. The way I saw it was, he needed the money more than I did. I looked at it as charity. Never will I ever go back to Pushkar! Shame on you India for deceiving your visitors.

[EyesonEnforcement]

Glad you're showing the great parts of India! Seems like the whole country is made up of scammers. Absolutely disgusting.

[GroverMonster]

Thanks for sharing, Karl. I would’ve never known about this way of culture ✌️