Getting SCAMMED in VIETNAM? (Travel TIPS for VIETNAM You MUST Know)
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- Опубліковано 3 лют 2018
- What are the common SCAMS and things to avoid and be aware of in VIETNAM?
Well here are my things I think everyone should know when travelling to any part of Vietnam from both an inside and outside perspective.
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Did you eat a lot of street food in Vietnam? Have you gotten sick from eating in vn before? I'm Vietnamese but haven't been back home in 30 years. I know there are a lot of chemical stuffs that are from China. Like most cheap pho broth is not from cooking bones any more, but from chemicals. There are a lot of chemicals that can get rid of rotten meat smell and some chemicals used to make fruits look ripe. I love Vietnamese street food but I'm scare to have cancer or something in the future. Let me know. Thanks for the video.
Some speak English in Vietnam...?
Tip Number 6 : When paying with "big" notes (VND200,00), you should know precisely how much change you're suppose to receive in return and also do check the amount (change) given back to you. The VND10,000 & VND100,000 notes even though slightly different in size, they look some what similar and can be confusing for first timers.
A hotel manager scammed me for extra pay per night at check out. Name of the hotel: Minh Chau in Bui Vien street, Ho Chi Minh City.
Thank you for this information,I will visit Saigon in Feb 2019 and am looking forward to my visit but will take your advice you offer here.Good to the point video,thanks.
Good tips and info! Will be visiting for my race there. Trying to catch up on the culture.
In HCMC, avoid the shoe shiners or repairers. They will scam you.
It's February 2019. I've a Viet Kieu (overseas Vietnamese-American), who has been living in Hanoi for the past 6 months. Uber is NO longer in Vietnam. I take GRAB everywhere since I don't drive a motorbike. I'm a single woman traveling alone. It's not scary. Be street smart. If you arrive at the airport, get transportation arranged in ADVANCE with your hotel. Taxis can be pricey since they will drive you around to get make more money.
Is there uber in ho chi Minh?
No Uber in Vietnam. Only Grab.@@jihyeonsong2281
@@gianghoang5759 thank you! I am going this week so wanted to make sure xoxo thanks
Ya, getting the hotel to arrange for airport transfer is the best option, and not expensive. Grab is honest, and I always let them keep the extra change if it's not too much.
Awsome video thanks
As a Vietnamese American who goes back to Vietnam from time to time, the foreigner price is very true and even I get it since the locals believe all of us are rich.
Not just Vietnam, it happens a lot in SE Asia, Im from the UK and I kind of expect to pay a little extra as im a guest in that country. If I go and visit a temple and the price is slightly higher then a local who obviously doesnt have as much money as some westerners, I cant see the problem myself(As long as its only a few $$ and not stupidly high)
@@welloilbeefhooked4984 A lot of SE Asian countries actually try to charge you stupidly high, not just little more. Some even more than what you would normally pay back home. Just because I make little more than they do, doesn't mean I should be paying more to dishonest merchants.
You aren't rich?
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I've been to Saigon three (3) times already and I had no bad experiences.
Keep going there sooner or later you'll work it out but then maybe not as you seem knieve
Thanks for a very informative video. I'll be there in four weeks, so I'll be on my guard!
I’ll be there in three and a half weeks. Coincidence to see your comment.
I'm Viet, but sometimes I was dripped off from the vendor.
After watching your video I'm scared to play aground my neighborhood.
ur funny
That coconut scam would’ve fooled my innocent heart 💖 thanks for the info , dope video ❗️
That happened to me and I told him to fuck off after he opened up two coconuts.
Good tips ! Hilarious !!!😂😂😂
Thank you to traveling Vietnam and sharing Vietnam to the world
Exactly no FDA, very good point brother...
I was in Hanoi last month. I had a great experience. Some vendors may ask for a higher price for their goods, but if I think it is reasonable I happily pay for it otherwise I would just not buy from them. Grab drivers are honest. Generally, it's a very affordable place to visit, and the food is delicious.
Always ask for the hotel to arrange for an airport transfer to save the hassle. It's not very expensive anyway.
I was in HCMC for 12 days during Jan. 2017.
Sorry, I am not going back for a second visit.
That's true. Scams, rip-off, pickpockets, corrupt policemen are still existing in some big cities in VN. However, VN also has many wonderful things, such as beautiful landscapes, friendly people and nice students who often follow to foreigners in order to practice speaking English. Guard yourselves from bad people who try to scam you. Stay away from cyclo drivers, meter taxis, motorbike drivers, donuts ladies, sex-workers. Don't eat street food sold by street vendors. If you enjoy travelling to VN, make a trip to Da Lat, Nha Trang or Sapa. These destinations are charming, breathtaking and unforgettable.
where can i contact the student... i will be in vietnam next month
Aghni Ahmad Yassin You can easily find students at major city parks. They wear uniform and hang out at city parks every afternoon. Those kids are friendly and educated! Let’s try to find some local tour guide because they may know nice places and help you stay away from scammers. If you eat halal food, you should try Viet vegan food because many of local dishes contain pork.
Taxiscammers are everywhere, even in developed countries like thd netherlands and germany....what else
I believe you. Even I'm a vietnamse guy visit our country. I can not ride a motor cycle in VN. Because I don't have license. If you got got by police it cost you 20$. If you want to ride motor cycle it will cost you 100$ to get a license. All the foreign peoples visit VN doesn't know that. Police in VN doesn't give hard time or ticket to foreigner. That's sucks.
I will not come back to Vietnam .....taxi meter 39.000 dong , but the driver charged me 150 k 😀😀😀
Good video :)
I haven't noticed a traffic light. Is traffic light not essential in Vietnam?
Had a great time there, nothing bad.
I’d happily hold a heavy coconut shy whilst getting ticked into buying a fresh nutty beverage 😆💪🏼👍🏻
Nice, thanks
I don't understand why tourist don't just wear a t-shirt that say in bold writing - "I DON'T WANT TO GET SCAMMED!" in Vietnamese! Of course, please add a really mean looking emoji!
2nd days me and my companion pay for two chicken Pho and 3 cans beer for 250 thousands, days after we notice we be scams. 15~20 days later when Im alone in some non-tourist place such like Tam Ky, Tam Minh , usually hawkers charge only 10, 15 for each price
Always double check prices beforehand/read the signs/have a local friend.
THANH THANH Hotel, 70B Ba Thang Hai, Da Lat 670000 Vietnam. Stayed in 2 rooms from 4th to 6th
August 2019. Room 303 has no hot water and Room 302 have a very pungent toilet
smell. Requested for air freshener but receive no response, instead the owner came to our room and demanded that we
pay VND150,000 for a slightly stained bath towel which she insist cannot be
washed clean. Refusing to accept our explanation that the stain can be removed,
we have no choice but to get it cleaned 100% at a nearby launderette. Instead
of solving our complaints she demanded for extra payments. Warning: This hotel
does not entertain complaints but instead you need to solve their complaints.
Our rating: SIMPLY THE WORSE IN DA LAT.
True. Only in Vietnam.
Don't stay in cheap hotels!
You’re saying never eat Vietnam street food? Wow. You’d be missing out on so much good food.
and the shits
Never bothered me. I devoured it the several times I've been there. Going back at the end of October. I have an advantage my wife's an Ethnic Cambodian from Vietnam that speaks both languages. So I'm covered in both countries from Scammers
I am Sorry if something bad, but hope u go back, my country has alot nice things
Thanks for that
Come to Korea. Very very safe country to tour with lots of great food and places to visit.
I guarantee!!
Just dont buy anything without a price tag or you will be scammed. Dont eat at a restaurant without a menu with the prices on it. Anything you buy you negotiate the price at least 300% less. They are unscrupulous scumbags
wow! thanks
I been their's 7 time. I got sick from street food. Second time i was very careful now if i go Vietnam. I brings medication if i get sick from food.
We used vinasun taxi service from the airport- prepaid- on our first visit . He dropped us far away from our hotel and said our hotel was close by, which it wasn’t. Bad start. Had to walk with all our luggage!
Get the hotel to arrange for airport transfer. It's not very expensive.
This is like everywhere, especially developing nations. 👍🏿👍🏿
I have absolutely no issue with “foreigner prices”... bar in mind this is peanuts to us westerns, we are talking pence or cents! Afterglow your in their fabulous country... deal with it!!!
True. Welcome to Vietnam. Was there in 1989. Remember I paid 5.000 dong for some bananas. Ok price for me. My friends laughed at me and said 500 dong. hahaa. At that time there were not taxis as today. But the same hassle was with cyclo drivers. Got so tired of it so in Hanoi I bought a cheap Chinese bicycle. Vietnam at that time had very little cars and traffic so I had a fantastic time bicycling around.
😂 taxi scamming is everywhere
I went to HCMC in 2013 and 2017. No intention of going back anymore. Tired of having to watch over my back for scammers. Btw, Mai Linh (dark green colour) is more reliable than Vinasun (white colour) imo.
In.vietmam where it.remain so many scams about the connecting marriage including the trading affairs.
I'm Filipino but I till you bad and good is every where .
It's also applicable to the Philippines and the rest of Southeast Asia , really.
for sure
Sorry
Vietnam
Thailand
And Philiphines are like that to some degree
Research online
Use uber and grab r better than metered taxis even
Get to know local friends if possible too
I think Thailand is better than other two
Dude, if you're from North America or Europe and you travel to Southeast Asia, you're going to get diahrrea no matter how careful you are.
The bacteria there are different than what you're accustomed to. The good news is that you can buy antibiotics over the counter.
Antibiotics will not stop diarrhoea and I've been there a dozen times and eaten from street stalls and never had gastro. If you have the squirts dink plenty of bottled water.
That’s true! Bacteria and viruses are everywhere like in the food, the air, and the water. Locals have immune, so they don’t really care, but Western tourists must be aware. In America, everything is pasteurized and bacteria-free, so Americans don’t possess immune to resist the germs. However, SE Asian countries don’t have what so-called American standard or European Standard, so you should be careful.
I just got back from Vietnam and I do encounter grab driver not giving change. He said he didn’t have VND2,000 (i gave him VND xxx + VND5,000 which he suppose to change VND2,000). And about the coconut scam, I saw it in action. The guy was across the street where I was having my meal at a restaurant and he did it to one foreigner couple. After my meal, as I walked out of the restaurant, I saw the same guy walking opposite of the road again on the same path doing it to another foreigner guy.
The 2,000 VND he "ripped you off for" is less than 9 cents USD. I think you might want to cut him some slack.
@@WoundedEgo I think Alfred is talking shit and has never been to Vietnam and is making up stories. lol 9 cents at least he could have looked at the exchange rate before talking shit.
Cheer up!!
I lived in VN from 2005 to 2017.
Scams? They have scams in SE Asia? I never knew? !!! LOL
So pretty much what happens throughout most of the world
Getting overcharged is NOT the same as getting scammed
@MisterGemmer learn some english dumbass
Scam=charging you for some thing in excess of what its worth. Please don't sugar coat it, a thief is a thief.
There are pic pockets like every where, !
getting ripped off by 2-3 dollars isnt going to bankrupt you!
it's more than that lol.
Grab is more popular in Hanoi as of 2019
Vietnam lots of Noise all those Motorbike !
Yes I agree. The bike horns beeping is up much noise
Thaaaaaaaaanks
Thats why you need to blend in, they wont tell a different.
Jason Nguyen lols how u gonna blend in if your Caucasian or African??
I was waiting for a bout to Phu Quoc island on the pier and there was a man sayings that there was no ATM machin , that no body accepted credit cards nor eather accept cash dlls in the island so I hade to change money there, it's all a lie, so be ware !
You want to swipe your credit/debit cards in an island? Are you serious? Let’s be grown up a little bit! It’s not Hawaii really!
Do not go to Hanoi restaurant, it is very expensive, scam scam..
IN VIETNAM.ALMOST PEOPLES.WERE
.FURTIVE AND SLY UNFAITHFUL OF THE .SNEAKIEST ONE THE CORRUPTION WAS A HIGH LEVEL SCALE.A LAWLESS NASTY COUNTRY.THIS IS CERTAINLY THE GENETICAL CELL
How to hire scooter in vietnam?
search "motorbike rentals" on google maps, there will be one within walking distance. They keep your passport and give it back to you when you return the bike. Choose the shop that looks the most professional.
@@derekmackinlay1407 thank you
There are not many things that I wont do in Vietnam, hiring a scooter is ONE OF THE BIG ONES.
There re NO ROAD RULES in Vietnam, more like suggestions, that make little sense to the Westerner. I would rarely (not in Saigon or Hanoi) ride a motor bike, as if you have an accident IT WILL BE YOUR FAULT. Then you will find out how much it is to bribe a police officer (sorry pay a fine), pay the other person (or people in the accident) and not get your deposit back at the bike rental place.
Taxis are CHEAP, moto taxis (the guys on the motor bikes) are fast and if you agree up front I have had no problems ever.
I don’t know what do I say after I watched this video and the comments below, tell the truth that I got a little bit nervous coz I will travel to Ho Chi Minh in July 😟
Andrea, I returned from Vietnam last week. That was my second visit - the 1st was 5 years ago. I’d say it’s a relatively safe country even for a single women to visit. Overcharging is the main issue, but violent crime is rare. Count the change all the time, ask your hotel / restaurant/ museum to call you a reliable taxi and you’ll be ok in most cases (same goes for excursions - better ask for the hotel assistance).
That being sad, despite the “unfortunate disposition” of locals towards foreigners, I’d definitely recommend visiting Vietnam at least once to everyone. Plenty of things to see and to do, nice food and wonderful fruit. A good sunscreen and tons of common sense are the musthaves.
I'm in HCMC right now. Overcharging is outrageous. I only use Grab (precalculated fares) and the normal supermarkets. Really, if people are coming up to you randomly, just assume scam. And do not have your phone/camera out in the open. Someone will absolutely snatch it. Several expat friends have had it happen to them. But there are tons of great people too. I think you'll still have a wonderful time. Just be careful. :)
@@laurenreaney1209 thx for the advice. U still in VN now?
@@yan2503 oh, I wish. Stuck in the States.
@@laurenreaney1209 I really hope this pandemic ends this year. I booked my flight to VN on March 20, by April 20 it was cancelled! Really sucks.
What about Hanoi
Hanoi is a beautiful place...me and my friend explored in Hanoi via foot only and we reached other tourist spot using google maps from old quarter to other tourist spot and we just walk and nothing happens to us!!😃 no scams! not a victim of pickpocketers! the food was so cheap but delicious! and we also huggle or bargain the price of all the stuffs we want at the night market! 😃 such an amazing experience
I'm most worried about taking a trip to the country side from the city, and getting ripped off, how to avoid that?
Don't go to Vietnam and you'll be fine
Dude if you do get ripped off it will probably be for $5 or $10 so don;t let it worry you. Just use common sense, and you will have a good trip.
Forget them all a stick with Grab.
You're very handsome
Visit philippines...its more fun in the phillippines
Vietnam is amazing country indeed, for many things. Good and bad things do their job like a karma in sutra hahaha.
Behold! Let me tell you a true story as holy water now.
Do you know the price for the small bowl or big bowl? Hahaha
Go to Hoi An market, try some Cao Lau (kind of noodles), you can see all the price was printed on a humble board. I’m sure you will know the exact price for what you have eaten but you will pay extra for the thing they named “big bowl” you don’t know and you didn’t see in the price board. Hell yeah, bigger bowl bigger price. It’s a new definition.
First rule? Ask the price.
Don’t wanna play a bargaining game? Go to mini mart or supper market :-)))
So funny . Get scam in 2018 😂😂😂😂 you have many facebook page foreign and local people will help you . And you can make friend over thr world before traveling. Just use your mind guys ....
The best tip is don't go to Vietnam and you won't get scammed or Robbed there's better Countries and cleaner than Vietnam but go there if you want to be scammed
Cool story bro, tell me more. Also, you not going to Vietnam is gonna really hurt their economy, poor them
@@memecomposerdotcom Vietnam are still angry about the war and don't trust Westerners
I will never back to Vietnam, i haved been scammed by peanut seller. My friend scammed by foot massager. A snake people
Are u vietnamese?
Vietnam is not for holidays of foreigners! It is a country, normal Europaens must forget!
Every place that people visit is in a country you idiot. The government of these countries spend millions so that other people will come. It accounted for 6 percent of its economy.
Just so you know it's just saw the largest growth of any Nation in Asia from tourist from the EU. Every country has its scams. The EU, Canada, Mexico, and the US. It's funny we only call them scams in poor countries.
I am very sad to learn this from my country.that's why, I prefer thailand
Yup, Thailand is a great place and have more place to go and see. Foods are incredible cheap and nicer hotel. Been there 3 times now.
Happy Mai - i have been to Saigon & i can truly say that Vietnam is the one which is close to my heart. People are nice & they are humble .
There are bad people in every race & country. Greetings from India.
Thai is the same charged double
I got Robbed outside of our hotel Lan Lan2 now Alagon Zen hotel in Saigon District 1 next Ben Thanh market by a motorcycle gang waiting to Rob any customer early in the morning watch out for these people that pretend to hang around near to hotel when you are leaving your accommodation
I got scammed in tuktuk in Thailand but little did he know we lived there so we know the prices and its the second time we rode with the same driver and he was the same one that tried to trick us last time so my mom got loud and told him off and we got a free ride from him lmfaoo
Hey I wouldn't call it a coconut scam. You should pay the guy some money just to take pictures with his rig, don't you think?
I mean he's making 10 bucks a day and a fresh coconut drink (maybe 20,000 or 1 buck) on a hot day seems an ok economic stimulus
Benjulie Benjulie but they charge you a pretty ridiculous price. One of my relative got scammed and she had to pay 7 dollars only for one coconut.
@@nifa7996 if you think the price is pricy then don't buy it. I wouldn't call that a scam only overpriced.
Theyre not developing, this is their way, wake up
you been caught by all these Scams havent you bro? lol
Welcome to Southeast Asia noobs
I’ve been to Vietnam 6 times, travelled the entire country. I have never been robbed and always eat the street food. It is one of the highlights of the country. Never been sick once.
Are you a member of Viet nam communist party?
On behalf of the Vietnam Communist Party, Steve says no comment.
@@chieupac Not sure I see the relevance of your comment. I have NO political affiliation, and can only speak of my experiences while in Vietnam.
@@steveforbes6900 my brother 😂 please take a joke. It was in response to Dan’s comment
@@chieupac All good ;)
Vietnam we don't have regulations on food products? Beware of 'mouth Karma'.
I would like to ask if where exactly in Vietnam is he talking about?? I have been in Hanoi for 5days from March 22-26, 2019 but me and my friends was amazed. We never experienced some sort of this scams! Hanoi is a beautiful place and safe for travellers even at night and we stayed in Old Quarters. Don't be too fooled with those videos saying bad about Vietnam but you as a traveller should be aware and responsible for your self in every country you would like to visit..do some research before you go and take care of yourself! 😃
The foreigner price is true though. People often overlook it because you tend to convert the quoted amount in your own currency and adjudge it to be reasonable or cheap when in fact locals can get such items at an even lower price. Fruits for example are sold at 6-10x their actual price and clothing shops in the Old Quarter are priced higher for foreign tourists. Even our local guide admitted that the Vietnamese don't buy their clothes there since they're extremely expensive by local standards.
Lose the sign off snappy finger thing. It makes you look about 12. It ruined an otherwise good video.
If any of this is at all new or surprising to you, you'll probably end up being scammed; just use common sense and you'll be fine. And if you do get scammed for say 100.000 dong, it's like $4 so get over it. Btw why are you, brokethehabit, shooting this video sitting in a hallway...couldn't afford a room?
Screw vietnam.
Even we got scam from Vinasun in Ho Chi Minh 2017
bad karma
If you can only speak English, that you should pay more
You talk weird
Cảm ơn rất nhiều
you are building a bad advers for Vietnam
Yes he is just making people aware of scammers thats a good thing, there are scammers everywhere
What a load of bollocks, i have no problems in Saigon or Vietnam, agree with using well know taxis , but the rest is down to you own commen sense , the street food is the best in the world , and this guy is talking crap, he should get a proper job and stop scaring people , its total bollocks believe me , and i have been to Vietnam 13 times i know what i,m talking about
With you mate, am on my 8th trip in two weeks, and I LOVE THE PLACE.
Yes you get ripped off occasionally, but for $5 or $10. I lose ten times that EVERY TIME I go to the airport here. The prices in Vietnam are GREAT. Try ordering a beer in a restaurant where you are and having it brought to you for 60C (and the waitress is super cute as well).
Been there a few times, got scammed by a few people, didn't let them get away with. sometimes a little force can go a long away, i don't mean violence either. just hold your ground. i get fed up with it as i earn my money just as hard as they do.I spoke to the police in such a way that they knew i made sense. This happened in thailand and i did the same there.We in the west complain and expect the world to be fair as in the uk etc. STAND UP FOR YOURSELF
Scams starts at the airport, what a great start to your holiday. So advice coming from a person who can only afford to go to a 3rd world country.
@@ronbill9959 yes but always business class and always five star hotels , knob rot , know your facts before you let them lips loose
Every where in the world was always scammed ,lol ..In my opinion ,you guy so cheap compared it with what was you paid in your country. If don't feel confidentiality or joyfully your tourist trips..Don't land on that land any more .Dude ....Myself .I don;t liked .i don't complaint