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Come find out everything you need to know about common scams in Vietnam. Be a smart traveler by knowing the dos and don’ts during your time in the country. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It’s super important to research somewhere before you travel, so you can have stress free time when you’re exploring. The same thing goes for scams in Vietnam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is something I’ve always done before venturing somewhere new, and luckily, I have avoided getting taken advantage of the majority of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vietnam is definitely not a dangerous country. However, I’ll say scams here seem to be lurking around every corner, well, at least in the touristy areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve watched so many play out in front of me to travelers! I spent a month backpacking Vietnam from the North to the South, and scams happen in every city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, Vietnam is def one of those countries where you need to second guess interactions with randoms. This is especially so in larger cities such as Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, where it could cost you $20.00 or could set you back thousands.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The 17 Most Common Scams in Vietnam That You Need To Know<\/h2>