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Tourist chased away by furious Times Square characters for exposing 'biggest scam': 'Free photos!'

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TikToker chased away by furious Times Square characters for exposing ‘biggest scam’

A TikToker was chased away by a group of Times Square performers dressed as cartoon characters as he filmed one of New York City’s “biggest scams.”

Husnain Asif, who featured in Netflix’s Squid Game gameshow, took a video alongside people dressed up as characters such as Mickey Mouse.

Asif finishes taking his selfie and thanks the characters, who demand money from him - but he says he doesn't have any.

The social media creator was then followed by the group who demanded he deleted the photo if he didn't pay.

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