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Cambodia

30 scams

Many travel to Cambodia to see iconic locations like the temples of Angkor, the Killing Fields as well as the colorful markets along Tonle Sap.

However, some jokingly call the country “Scambodia”, due to a number of tourist targeted scams revolving around temples, floating villages, markets and transport.

Note: vast majority of trips are trouble free and there is no need to be paranoid. That said, it always pays to be aware, careful, and prepared.

Emergency number

  • Police: 117
  • Fire: 118
  • Ambulance: 119
  • Tourist Police: Phnom Penh: 012 942 484
  • Tourist police: Siem Reap: 012 402 424

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Angkor Wat

Travel scams in Cambodia

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Tonle Sap

Tonle Sap floating village scams in Cambodia

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How it works: Situation: there are 3 floating villages here. Most are brought to the Chong Khneas floating village as it is closest to Siem Reap but you may fall…

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Thailand-Cambodia border crossing

Fake border visa offices in Cambodia

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How it works: Opening: Version 1: scammers posing as immigration officials at border crossings. Version 2: fake border visa offices. Set-up: Get you to fill up forms you would receive…

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Fish Amok

Restaurant, food stall scams in Cambodia

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How it works: Situation: Most food places are fine, it’s generally just a few bad eggs around touristy areas that spoil it for the rest. Set-up: Version 1: after you…

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Royal Palace, Phnom Penh

Royal Palace scams in Cambodia

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How it works: Touts/tuk-tuk drivers outside will tell you that the place is closed and offer to bring you on a tour elsewhere where they get a commission. Places to…

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Orphange in Cambodia

Scam orphanages in Cambodia

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How it works: Situation: from 2005-2017, the number of orphanages increased by 75%. This is due to “businesses” which “rent” children from poor families ($25/month) promising families that children can…

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Cambodia Riel

Coin collector scam in Cambodia

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How it works: A friendly local approaches and claims to be an avid coin collector. He asks where you from, then claims not to have any coins from your country…

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Angkor Night Market

Milk/baby food beggar scam in Cambodia

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How it works: A female with a (drugged) baby claims her baby is sick and needs medicine/milk which she cannot afford. She then brings you to a shop to buy…

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Sisowath Quay street

Home gambling scam in Cambodia

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How it works: Opening: a local asks where you are from and then claims to have a family member who is about to move there and is nervous. He invites…

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Otres Beach

Sihanoukville beach scams in Cambodia

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How it works: Scam 1: unsolicited massage ladies will rub your legs, claiming that it is only $5. If you allow them, they will add on services which will lead…

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Phnom Penh

Romance scam in Cambodia

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How it works: Version 1: You meet someone offline whom you build a relationship over time. As the relationship gets stronger (with visits to family members included), money will be…

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