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Gas station scams in Vietnam
2 1How it works: Situation: besides scamming tourists, even locals are not spared at some gas stations in Vietnam, where a multitude of tricks can be used to pump less and/or…
Snatch thefts in Vietnam
7 24How it works: Bike/moped: riding past with a pillion rider doing the snatch. Street, mall, market, shop, park, transportation hub: distracting and snatching from you, then escaping via a getaway car…
Currency switcheroo in Vietnam
2 3How it works: Version 1: the cashier takes your note and swaps it with a note of smaller denomination. You are then asked to top up the difference. A common…
Restaurant scams in Vietnam
2 4How 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: tourist menus…
Bus scams in Vietnam
7 8How it works: Version 1: paying for a VIP bus but getting a cramped and old minivan in return. Version 2: bus stops unexpectedly at night, forcing you to stay…
Fake train ticket website in Vietnam
2 0How it works: There have been reports of fake websites which sell non-existent train tickets. Places to beware: Anywhere What to do: Buy tickets direct from the company (the real…
Corrupt traffic police in Vietnam
2 0How it works: The sand dune areas of Mui Ne is infamous for corrupt traffic officers who will stop and accuse you of a traffic offence you did not commit….
Motorbike taxi scams in Vietnam
2 4How it works: Opening: Version 1: telling you not to worry about the price and that you can pay whatever you like. Version 2: claiming that no bus or no…
Rental motorbike scams in Vietnam
1 4How it works: Version 1: owner shadows you, “steals” the bike with a masterkey and then demands compensation. Version 2: demanding a repair fee for damages to the bike not…
Taxi scams in Vietnam
7 25How it works: Version 1: claiming the meter is down and charging an inflated flat fare. Version 2: showing you an official looking list with inflated fares (it is fake)….
Unscrupulous tour companies in Vietnam
5 3How it works: Version 1: claiming to do certain activities (e.g. island trips) but only allowing a meager amount of time. Version 2: allowing overbooking and compromising safety. Version 3:…
Copycat tour companies in Vietnam
5 1How it works: When any tour company becomes famous in Vietnam, copycats with similar names will pop up. Places to beware: Examples of good companies that have been copied: ODC…