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Rarotonga tattoo artist warns of fake bookings, leaving tourists needled

Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Art, Features, Local, National

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Rarotonga tattoo artist warns of fake bookings, leaving tourists needled
Stormy Kara, founder of KareHa Polynesian Art Studio, with her niece who responds to booking requests. TALAIA MIKA/25020309

A growing number of tourists are falling victim to fraudulent tattoo bookings in Rarotonga, with scammers impersonating local artists and collecting deposits through social media.

A growing number of tourists are falling victim to fraudulent tattoo bookings in Rarotonga, with scammers impersonating local artists and collecting deposits through social media.


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