Bjtch pls , China using QR code to pay . Do u guy have bank account in China ? I come to Bejing and visit my GF family . I have china Money , 200¥ , but i cant buy any water bottle cuz they only accept QR code scan .
First thing i want to say is the guy who making this video , everything in the video is true and you have to be in vietnam like 2 year to know the beige uniform officer is f*cking useless so this video is REALLY helpful to you guys out there planning to come my country . Second thing is ONLY ask stranger when you are being lost , maybe luck on your side that stranger speak broken but understandable enough english to help you . And last thing is about protect your personal item like wallet and phone , get a fanny pack with you when you come here , it really help you in vietnam than your insurance company contracts . And my suggestion to you guys since there some of you want being fun while traveling but still able to protect yourself : - 1 Fanny pack ( must have if you like to go down alone to beer street ( - 1 4G sim card ( to make sure your gps work when needed ) - learn a little basic vietnamese ( to disguise you guys as foreigner living in vietnam for long time already and is help you away from ppl about scam you ) - split your money 50-50 one in your backpack and leave it at hotel since ur fanny pack help you only 70%-80% And a reminder in case you got big problem : 113 for police department , 114 for fire department and 115 for hospital department GLHF in Vietnam
As a Vietnamese i want to say Thank You for your video. This video is helping everyone who want to travel to my country. I am very embarrassed by these scams, but thanks to exposing this scam, it will stop the act of scamming tourists and you know what i really hate scammers too. 😊
As a Vietnamese, I felt like being scammed all the time when I came back to Vietnam. Last night when I ate a meal in Vinh city, which is goi Vit, they took like double the price of it. The local police in Vietnam do not work at all, they don't know how to manage or control the price, and also no serious punishments for those scammers. That's why our tourism is still not really develop as other countries, such as our neighbor-Thailand. Be careful, to ask the price before you eat anything in Vietnam. Why my country is like thisssss
I lived in Ho Chi Minh city for 4 years and have seen and experienced some awful things. When you go to Ben Tan market beggars are constantly accosting you. In Vietnam, you always want to go home as quickly as possible.
I am from Malaysia. this video really helped me understand what we should avoid when we visit Vietnam. I started to feel scared because I will visit Vietnam on June 12, 2023. I will go to Ho Chih Minh City. This video is very helpful for me and travelers who will visit Vietnam. GOD Bless you Brother.
Don't feel scared. Vietnam is very safe and now that you've watched this video I'm confident you will be well prepared for your trip. Enjoy your trip to Vietnam!
Not just Vietnam, these things happen in China and Cambodia where I had visited. I was scammed a few times myself. Lesson learned. I am half Cambodian and half Chinese.
No need to feel shame it happens around the world. Governments need to do more to crack down on scammers. I've come across obvious scams in China, Greece, Japan, Thailand, Italy, Russia, US, Turkey etc. There are dishonest people everywhere.
I giggled when you started describing Pickpockets, that was hilarious 😅🤣. I'm sure I too would swear at them as much or even more if I was victim to their wrongdoings. Thank you for this video and keep up the good work!
I can't agree more as a Vietnamese. I like the part when you show empathy to lottery ticket sellers, most of the time they're really cheap around 50 cents. But many Vietnamese don't show remorse to these hardworking people
Yup and then you see them quick to drop some bills to some lazy begpacking bum holding up a sign claiming how they don't have money for food or a plane ticket 🤦♂️ I only give money to people that I see are hardworking or are in real need.
im have a planned trip to VN in the next 2 months, man after watching this vid im truly shocked on the amount of scams are in there. what makes me even more scared is, im going to travel solo,, i really hope nothing bad will happen to me
I’ve been in Vietnam for two years now and have found the people here to be kind and honest. Maybe I’ve gotten the tourist rate a time or two but certainly it didn’t break the bank.
Exactly you get the odd bit of 'tay tax' but just say no if it bothers you. This video paints a really bad picture of the Vietnamese who are great people.
Thank you for the information. I am a International student from Việt Nam studying in the US. I’ll graduate soon and return to Việt Nam then solve these problems
I bought fruit from a woman and she started grabbing my money from my hand when I went to pay. So, from then on I kept only a few small denominations in one pocket and the rest of my money hidden on my person. Other than that, I encountered no scams in Vietnam. Only kind and wonderful people.
Unfortunately being a foreigner, there will always be people that will try to take advantage of you. Always keep your money close by and don't let people come near it.
Mine, she took my money and did never gave me the change... I was shocked and was just looking at her going far. I said to myself it will never happen again.
@@ajibang9416 Same thing happened to me in Quezon Memorial Park, Manila, Philippines few months back, when i bought Hungarian hot dog, from a food stall, and the lady pretended to have forgotten to give me back the change, until i made up ma mind to demand the same from her. My Samsung smart phone got stolen on Oct. 19th while i was heading to Bicutan Railway station as well.
I've recently returned from a Vietnam holiday with my Aussie-Vietnamese girlfriend. Even she was disgusted by the way some of the locals treated us and how they spoke about us when they didn't realise that she understood their language.
I've lived in Saigon for 6 years and never had any of these problems. Obviously, I don't buy trinkets at Ben Thanh market. The rule of thumb is: go where the locals go. If you only see tourists, you'll pay more. Vietnam is the safest country I know.
wow that's great, you just picked up the most basic tip: do what locals do! good one. by the way, I guess Saigon is quite crowded for this time, we will have Lunar new year soon
but locals do shop at Ben Thanh market, for food at least. Any of the big markets overcharge, especially if you look foreign. An Dong market is no better. I did however manage to barter a vendor in BT market down from 1.5million vnd for a chess set to 200k before I decided the peices looked a little bit ugly and left it. I've seen the same set in different places for anything up to 2million vnd, I think it just depends how good your haggling is.
I agree entirely, the Vietnamese are some of the most honest, genuine and friendly people in all of SE Asia...I have been to Saigon several times and no one ever tried to scam me
Got scammed by the coconut trick. Almost fell for the mother/ son trick too! Will also check for a serious cab tomorrow.. thank you!!! And also I almost got scammed at the airport when changing currencies. Thank god I checked the total as she “accidentally “ changed a smaller amount
We came across a woman sleeping next to her two babies near a very busy intersection. It was a pitiful sight. However, instead of giving her money, we gave her the food we had just bought for dinner. As it turned out, she was indeed very hungry.
This is a great video and much appreciated. Some people here in the comments who try to downplay these scams don't seem to appreciate that being in a foreign country can be confusing in many ways. It's not a matter of common sense. Most of these scams don't even exist in Australia or America ect so most wouldn't see these scams coming. I do know some of these scams are similar to ones in China. I really appreciate your video because I have married a lovely Vietnamese woman in Australia and am going to travel to Vietnam at some point in the future. I suspect even my wife may not be familiar with many of these scams, as she is from country Vietnam. Thanks again!
how can you boast the relevance of these warnings if you tell us you have never been to Vietnam? That said, I personally do not question the content of this video, if not all the same its presentation of the facts excessively dramatic and one-sided, so with a certain bias of interpretation that we must put into perspective. I'm just saying that tourists are often part of the problem. There is also the fact that all the poor populations of the whole world inevitably develop in some way or other types of scams to survive, because quite simply they know that nothing will happen for them in this context.
Do your own research and go with an open mind. We spent x4 weeks travelling from North to South in March-April 2019 and it is our first trip ever to Vietnam and never had any problems. They are the most friendliest people and are so polite. The only rude people we came across are foreign tourists themselves who thinks they are above everyone else. Show respect to the local people and their culture and they will look after you with kindness. There are good and bad in every country. I highly recommend visiting Vietnam and we are going again.
Same thing for me after four consecutive trips in the north Vietnam (and also two times in the middle of the country). The only problem, often even painful, was, for me too, the presence and the behavior of western tourists (American, Australian, Belgian, etc.), vulgar, messy, noisy, in bad taste. These tourists had brought with them their revolting culture of primary consumption and so ordinary, or very often their culture of hippies, walking barefoot while believing to understand Asia (!), While the Vietnamese, contrary, when they go out at night have a concern to be dress nicely. These tourists made me ashamed. The Vietnamese are often dignified and very human. Very moving too.
Don't let my video discourage you from visiting Vietnam. The country is safe and wonderful. You just need to educate yourself ahead of time to avoid these little things from happening. Enjoy your vacation!
As a solo traveller who has already booked his ticket to Hanoi , this is giving me some anxiety. So ok , I’m only gonna eat in hotels / restaurants , I’ll just walk , no shopping and I’m gonna be very unfriendly.
Don't be worried. Vietnam is a great country for tourists. You just gotta be a little cautious that's all. The video serves as a guide to help you avoid getting scammed, however if you possess even a little street smarts, it's very unlikely to happen to you, especially now that you've seen the video 😁 Enjoy your trip to Vietnam!
I will be there in October by myself, too. i think it's normal to feel anxious whenever we go to a country we are not familiar with. But I think we will be fine as long as we apply common sense.
Scam happens due to lack of local knowledge. Traveling in a completely different atmosphere is different from traveling in home, as a foreigner one cannot read, analyse every review on the net to remain cautious. And sadly this happens around the world, especially in tourist places. Govt across the world must work together to address this Scammer Issue, so every travellers can travel without getting scammed.
You might nor have realized you were scammed. I would walk around town and the water should be 5,000 but they would try to charge 20,000. Usually I could talk them down to the right price. Now they have the Circle Ks and they have all the prices clearly marked and cold!
perhaps you look so fobby that you blend in with the locals. I have several friends who lived in the states for over 20 years. But their skin is dark, dry, speak broken English. Therefore when they visit Vietnam, people there assume he is a local. Just saying...
i am visiting Vietnam next month so this video is an eye-opener for me.thanks for these travel tips on how to avoid scams and pickpockets also to avoid talking to any strangers
Went to korea. Drunk alcohol until midnight and walked back to hotel. Along the way there was a pick up truck just parked on the side of the street with a bunch of cute socks. Bought some sock from the guy and started walking. He ran after us and told us we gave him way to much. Love that korea doesn't like taking tips and are honest
Unfortunetaly recently a friend of mine had a very bad experience with a waitress from Vietnam based in Abu Dhabi named Ha . She got from him lots of money and material objects like I phone , scooter even refrigerator and washing machine , besides too much cash . She lied to him , played the victim card and so many other things I can't describe . Beware !!!
I live here in Vietnam for almost 10 years, I’ve never been scam,yes I’ve had a few beggars try, use common sense, I highly recommend vina taxis, which I use also grab is a good idea,down load the app in Vietnam, the price is up front but sometimes taxis can be cheaper,
Do it the easy way. To get a taxi, look for those 2 reliable names and go directly to the available taxi. Go to supermarket, 7-eleven, etc with price posted on the items. No bargaining there. Price is higher there but everyone pays the same price. Go directly is the key. Don’t do anything with people approaching you.
All the people commenting about the kindness of the locals don't realize that they are just being fake...all VN people I've met in my life are just fake, they will compliment you one second and the next they will behind your back talk shit about you...this is coming from a Vietnamese person..
I went back to visit VN so many times, I traveled all over the country from North to South. Twice, I went to Hanoi and so many cities and provinces in the North. My second time I went all by myself and, I went to many places there. I like to go to places that foreign tourist not frequent, just to see the real ways how the normal people live. Before I went, my nephew in Saigon told me not to go, because I will be scammed everywhere I go. I smiled and put out 100-200 USD for to be scammed. At the end, I was very happy because I knew and allowed and told them that I knew them scam me, always with loving smile on my face. I lost less than $ 50. and very happy at the end of my trip. That's cheap for a peace of mind and a loving heart.
Good Advice for travelling anywhere in southeast Asia. I was pick pocketed twice in Angeles in the Philippines, and I think that's a much bigger problem in the Philippines than in Vietnam. I've been to Thailand and Vietnam many times and never had a problem in either of those countries. However, about Vietnam I will say that it is a VERY beautiful country full of many wonderful people. There are some lowlifes and criminals in every country. When in Vietnam I have almost always traveled with someone I know who lives there, since I don't speak Vietnamese, and I recommend travelling with a local whenever possible. They will show you good places to go, make sure you aren't overcharged for anything, and protect you from scams. Altho I do feel most comfortable in Thailand, Vietnam is much less expensive, and is very beautiful, and is very worth visiting. Take reasonable precautions, use common sense, follow the advice in this video, and you will be fine.
Vietnamese people are very friendly and there are many nice places to visit here. I also enjoyed bangkok when I last visited. Its very modern now with a tonne of shopping malls and Thai food is great too!
Went for three weeks and about to embark on a second trip, was scammed 3 times with two of them being taxis and was attempted to scam many times more. Traveled extensively through neighboring China, Cambodia and Thailand, there no doubt in my mind that Vietnam is the dodgiest. Everyone tries to make a buck and that's normal but more vendors than not in Vietnam do not respect the tourists safety or enjoyment in their country
@Allen: So, Vietnam was safe because you were with locals. I'm sure you'd have been 100% safe in Angeles with a trusted local. Probably, you were walking alone, drunk after having a good time with girls, when you were victimized. If that is the case, you get no sympathy from most people. Remember, most people in Angeles speak English. Unlike VietNam where scammers will not speak English even if they understand it well, just to put undue pressre on the victim.
it depends as always of which part in the philippines that you travelled. Some are still good but in Manila or Luzon so far even i am a local from Phils, I do not trust them esp taxis. In my province Mindanao, taxis are still honest but just look for metered taxis, of course.
Been to VN a few times and have never had an issue. The scams presented here are not unique to VN but can be found in any developing country. Exercise caution always. Vietnam is a fantastic country!
Went for three weeks and about to embark on a second trip, was scammed 3 times with two of them being taxis and was attempted to scam many times more. Traveled extensively through neighboring China, Cambodia and Thailand, there no doubt in my mind that Vietnam is the dodgiest. Everyone tries to make a buck and that's normal but more vendors than not in Vietnam do not respect the tourists safety or enjoyment in their country.
@@YulHolic24 In Sydney you can catch a train or use Uber, not many people use taxi or airport taxi. I'm not racist but majority of taxi drivers are immigrants who can be dodgy.
Seems easy to avoid all of these, just walk away, yell back, argue, maybe even fight. It seems like the police would always side with the tourists as they need to protect that industry in Vietnam.
I've been to Vietnam 7 times and never had any of this crap tried .. The only "scam" other than overpricing for tourists in tourist areas was when I was approached by the equivalent of an "Uber" driver (Grab) at the airport who offered to take me to my hotel at about 5x the proper rate .. Knowing what it should cost - I laughed in his face and took a metered cab .. It cost maybe 20k more than I would have paid with an "Uber" - but the price was fair and on the meter .. I have never been "scammed" (overcharged maybe - but that is true in any tourist area in any country in the world) in Vietnam and have nothing but love for the country .. I go there once a year.
I have been to quite a few countries where, in tourist areas, everyone pays the same, regardless of whether one is local or foreigner. Being overcharged bc you are a foreigner, that's a scam
General rule I never eat or drink at any establishment that don't have priced menus just walk away or to the next one we wouldn't do it in Europe so I wouldn't as a general rule do it anywhere else
Thank you for posted something like this ! Wish I can make once but never get a chance to go back , I like to telling all my Freinds and my customers all about this too but never make one , so I’m glad I can share this around now ! Thanks again!
I got robbed in Vietnam more often than in any other country I've visited in the last 20 years. One guy on a motorbike pulled the wallet right out of my pocket and kept driving. Everybody saw but nobody helped me as I ran after him through traffic for 50meters or so. Another thief got my passport. Third got my nice headphones on the bus. Overcharged countless times, that's just normal everyday occurrence over there. Also, ALL three of my Vietnamese landlords withheld part of the rent deposit for madeup fake reasons. In 20 years of renting, I've never had a deposit withheld before.
I personally find Vietnamese people to be one of the nicest people i have encountered during my travels. Their hospitality is really the highlight of my trip their back in 2018.
I agree entirely, the Vietnamese are some of the most honest, genuine and friendly people in all of SE Asia...I have been several times and no one ever tried to scam me
The big tip in SEA is always stand your ground. Be on guard when there is no listed prices. If someone approaches you, its probably a scam. Don't feel like you have to say "No" to people. Just ignore
as a viet i hope people watch this so that there people will no longer scam that way at least, i think it is the result of lacking education due to the war
You missed the shoe-shining scam. The guy approached us and started cleaning our shoes right away, and we ended up paying 35usd for cleaning one pair of shoes. Watch out for this one!!!
I’ve travelled twice to Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam with friends. Food was good and cheap. Tourist spots are relatively near. Language was a bit of a problem but manageable. Unfortunately got taxi scammed when we left a museum to go back to the hotel. Taxi driver dropped us off on the other side of the street across our hotel saying something in Vietnamese which we couldn’t understand. My friend paid but the driver was saying something in Vietnamese. My friend thought he was giving a wrong bill so he pulled -out other bills which the driver grabbed and returned the rest. My friend only realized after that he lost a big amount. We used Grab the next time and way better.
to be fair alot of these kind of scams happen in major cities throughout less developed countries.. not just Vietnam.. even in so called developed countries like here in London, UK there are tourist scams.. its just part of learning to live in a foreign city as an expat.. just gotta be street wise.. period!
thank you for this great tips . I have been planning to visit Vietnam around next year, after listening to the video , it will be last on my list to visit country. It's sad to hear how people are as corrupt as the governments .
Vietnam, like many countries, is safer than the US. But when you're a gawking tourist, taking selfies with your i phone, talking loudly to broadcast that you dont know the language and with your wallet bulging in your back pocket, you're a crime target.
@@adam.dzwoniarek72 I work in Iceland... I have 3 ladies and 2 guys from Phillipines working for our company... they told me to Never go to Philliphines, and they kidnap people ( esp. Children) to harvest their organs... ( real story... as they showed me multiple articles) .. and also that they are really scared to visit their families, as it is brutal and dangerous there
I'm sure you guys can find a lot of volunteers willing to help you travel around Hanoi or any big cities in Vietnam for free. There're many English (and also different languages) learners want to show their hospitality, and of course, have a chance to improve their communication skills. All you need is taking some time to search on the internet for a facebook group/a language club, etc... and an open - minded attitude. They're young, lovely and enthusiastic. Anyway, don't hesitate to ask for help when encountering a scam, just saying out loud or acting strong. My recommendation is learning some Vietnamese for emergency like "lừa đảo!" or "cứu với". It's short and easy to remember, and it can save your money (and also your impression about my country). Hope your guys have a wonderful time in Vietnam
Very good info. All true. I was scammed at 17 with that card setup game, so this video hits it right on the money. We will retire to Phuket Island but 40 years in Asia prepared me for what you listed. For the newbies.... watch out!
A lot of Westerners might worry about some of these scams but think it's normal to pay £/$/€10 for a drink in a club at home, like that's not a huge scam.
I lived in Ho Chi Minh and went to Hanoi many times for three years. The misconception is that pickpocketing and outright street burglary happens mostly to tourists. I did not know a single vietnamese who had not been robbed. But no matter what you say here tourists will be naive and oblivious. I was walking down a Main Street in Ho Chi Minh one day on a wide sidewalk. I was looking down when all of a sudden a guy on a motorcycle driving on the frigging sidewalk towards me reached to grab my gold necklace. He missed but my necklace broke. He’d been alerted to me by a friend at the corner I’d passed. They work in gangs. Here’s the rule: NEVER walk down the street looking at or carrying your cell phone. The gangs have lookouts everywhere and a guy on a motorcycle will drive by and grab it like nothing. Same goes for a laptop or camera. Anytime I needed to take my laptop somewhere I walked with both arms around it. You think slinging a camera over you shoulder with a strap would be secure? I knew one lady who got badly cut when the thief drove by used a large knife to slice the strap and cut her in the process. NEVER carry any more id cards or bank cards than necessary. ALWAYS leave ALL jewelry in your hotel safe. I’ve lived in SE Asia for 30+ years. I love vietnam but trust me, it’s the most unsafe country in the region bar none when it comes to street crime. Please take precautions! Don’t be carefree and naive.
Be careful now, some people might get butthurt at the fact that what you say doesn't align wit their rose colored view of Vietnam even if it's reality and true. There's tonnes of videos that capture these motorbike robberies happening in broad daylight on youtube yet people will still deny it and call you a liar or say that this happens everywhere in the world.
I visited Vietnam and never came across any of it. It was the best vacation I had!! These scams are present everywhere and not just Vietnam. Like many are saying, you just use common sense and leave it to God to take care of you and you will enjoy every bit of your stay!!!😁😎🤠
Don't talk shit. I live here for years. Big difference if you come on holiday or have to face it daily. Yes, you are warned. But Vietnam is king of scams in Asia.
When you travel to these countries like Vietnam and China as a tourist you are generally not effected by thievery but if you do reside in them you will be effected. Both of these countries have a high level of scams and thievery as opposed to Korea or Taiwan where people principally engage and follow the Ten Commandments behavior.
I almost got caught up in the card playing scam years ago in Bangkok. I walked out of the house soon after the cards appeared and got a taxi back to the city. Close call. Some good advice in your video. I've only been robbed once in Saigon by taxi girls and I was really drunk. Luckily I only lost a cheap mobile phone. No cash and cards taken. I wonder if the shoe shine guys are scammers. Bit suspicious when they offer to shine my shoes and I'm wearing sandals. I avoid Bui Vien most of the time these days.
Have family in Vietnam and still in Vietnam now and I agree with most of it except for the part where you assume the beggars are going to use the money for drugs. Their laws are so strict that even beggars will not risk getting caught with that. Probably use it on alcohol idk. Just use common sense and you’ll be fine.
Don't get put off traveling to Vietnam because of these scams. If you do your research ahead of time and get informed like watching this video, then you'll be fine. Vietnam is a wonderful country.
Loved this one!... HCM city is the worst for it. I was ripped off a four times.😫 Some of the locals say things like: "Same, Same" when the item is clearly not the same style. They will play on your heart strings when you negotiate. I reckon you should store your money in 3 to 4 different places. Only carry a little on you when just ducking out to eat. 🎯 😤We stayed at the Felix HCM they had some camera's that took photo's of us at about 3am while we slept, with a green flash, that woke us We worked it out to be in the set top box. A AirBnb stay. . . Coconuts should be 15k to 18k, the sunglasses are never worth it! 💁🏼♀😂
The police (Công An) in Vietnam and robbers collude together, they would let thugs robbed you and split the profit between them. So either you have to be extra careful or don't go to Vietnam at all!
What he means is Sai Gon. Everything you can expect from big cities with tourists. Btw the same people will scam the locals too. Just that the locals will give the scammers hell and pick pockets or robbers will face street justice from the locals in their area. Most common are the people who act as “middle men”, recommending goods or services, but take a big fee from the service provider. If service is good you might accept the high price but usually it is an exorbitant rip off with bad service. The good providers of goods and services are well known. Check the reviews of local places and providers or take the time to walk, looking for a shop on the street. Usually the busy shop with locals might be the better choice.
Best way to avoid scam, get a Vietnamese gf or bf, worked for me, should work for you too👌 Edit: in some restaurants if you let she or he order, owner will think you guys are somewhat native, and most cases will provide local price, instead of a tourist menu, this is seen extensively in major tourist cities.
I am usually a savvy traveler but must confess that I actually fell for the poker scam. This was back in 2010 and I had gotten really sick with a stomach bug. When I was recovering, I decided to sit by the Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City. About an hour later, I found myself running out of a suburban house after being told that I owed my "new friends" $600 US dollars for having lost the poker game. They chased me, caught up to me at a strange police station, and returned the glasses I had left in their home. I was lucky they left the front gate unlocked. I get the feeling there is a mafia behind this scheme. I usually don't fall for these things and feel embarrassed.
The most scammers I have noticed were in HCMC and Hoi An. Vietnamese people are fantastic, welcoming, curious people and I had no unpleasant experience outside of the most tourist-crowded places.
As a general rule, just remember;
"When traveling in ANY country, if someone approaches you and offers something, it's a scam"
but not your own country right? haha
richard lawless The person wrote ANY Country. Am I missing something here? 🤔
richard lawless you should had known the prices if it is your country
Even in my country (Philippines) had scammers
Bjtch pls , China using QR code to pay . Do u guy have bank account in China ? I come to Bejing and visit my GF family . I have china Money , 200¥ , but i cant buy any water bottle cuz they only accept QR code scan .
I love how every part not only tells what to avoid but ends with advice on what to do instead. Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
As a local, I totally agree with all of these tips to avoid scams in Vietnam.
Hi am coming there can you help me
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Why so many rude and unmannered persons in vietnam? Does education ilegal there?
First thing i want to say is the guy who making this video , everything in the video is true and you have to be in vietnam like 2 year to know the beige uniform officer is f*cking useless so this video is REALLY helpful to you guys out there planning to come my country . Second thing is ONLY ask stranger when you are being lost , maybe luck on your side that stranger speak broken but understandable enough english to help you . And last thing is about protect your personal item like wallet and phone , get a fanny pack with you when you come here , it really help you in vietnam than your insurance company contracts . And my suggestion to you guys since there some of you want being fun while traveling but still able to protect yourself :
- 1 Fanny pack ( must have if you like to go down alone to beer street (
- 1 4G sim card ( to make sure your gps work when needed )
- learn a little basic vietnamese ( to disguise you guys as foreigner living in vietnam for long time already and is help you away from ppl about scam you )
- split your money 50-50 one in your backpack and leave it at hotel since ur fanny pack help you only 70%-80%
And a reminder in case you got big problem : 113 for police department , 114 for fire department and 115 for hospital department
GLHF in Vietnam
Those baige uniformed police officers are traffic officers. Their job is to extract bribes from you. That is all
@@JonathanLin1974 Exactly. I had some troll argue with me on here about those beige guys being "real" cops.
Thank you for the info
At first I thought 113, 114, 115 were the amount of money I need to give to each department 😅
@@prettyquyen lol
As a Vietnamese i want to say Thank You for your video. This video is helping everyone who want to travel to my country. I am very embarrassed by these scams, but thanks to exposing this scam, it will stop the act of scamming tourists and you know what i really hate scammers too. 😊
Your very welcome 😊
I am from Jamaica... He could just change the place names and most would be the same
As a Vietnamese, I felt like being scammed all the time when I came back to Vietnam. Last night when I ate a meal in Vinh city, which is goi Vit, they took like double the price of it. The local police in Vietnam do not work at all, they don't know how to manage or control the price, and also no serious punishments for those scammers. That's why our tourism is still not really develop as other countries, such as our neighbor-Thailand. Be careful, to ask the price before you eat anything in Vietnam. Why my country is like thisssss
Overcharging is common in some areas. Better to ask a local for recommendations on places that don't do this.
Is it poverty that make them as a scammer or greed. I like vetnamese people and their food.
The gov’t need to do something about price gauging just for tourists. Always try to get a local to go with you because price gauging.
Happens in most nations, the Thai scam you as well. In my country (turkey) they do the same shit
I lived in Ho Chi Minh city for 4 years and have seen and experienced some awful things. When you go to Ben Tan market beggars are constantly accosting you. In Vietnam, you always want to go home as quickly as possible.
I am from Malaysia. this video really helped me understand what we should avoid when we visit Vietnam. I started to feel scared because I will visit Vietnam on June 12, 2023. I will go to Ho Chih Minh City. This video is very helpful for me and travelers who will visit Vietnam. GOD Bless you Brother.
Don't feel scared. Vietnam is very safe and now that you've watched this video I'm confident you will be well prepared for your trip. Enjoy your trip to Vietnam!
How is your experience in Vietnam so far? I will visit it this October.
How did your trip go?
Thank you for making this video. As a Vietnamese I feel ashamed seeing tourists getting scammed every day around the tourist area
My pleasure!
Vietnam is still generally safer than the US and the crimes are more petty.
Not just Vietnam, these things happen in China and Cambodia where I had visited. I was scammed a few times myself. Lesson learned. I am half Cambodian and half Chinese.
They even scam Viet kiều!
No need to feel shame it happens around the world. Governments need to do more to crack down on scammers. I've come across obvious scams in China, Greece, Japan, Thailand, Italy, Russia, US, Turkey etc. There are dishonest people everywhere.
I giggled when you started describing Pickpockets, that was hilarious 😅🤣. I'm sure I too would swear at them as much or even more if I was victim to their wrongdoings. Thank you for this video and keep up the good work!
Thanks!
I can't agree more as a Vietnamese. I like the part when you show empathy to lottery ticket sellers, most of the time they're really cheap around 50 cents. But many Vietnamese don't show remorse to these hardworking people
Yup and then you see them quick to drop some bills to some lazy begpacking bum holding up a sign claiming how they don't have money for food or a plane ticket 🤦♂️ I only give money to people that I see are hardworking or are in real need.
im have a planned trip to VN in the next 2 months, man after watching this vid im truly shocked on the amount of scams are in there. what makes me even more scared is, im going to travel solo,, i really hope nothing bad will happen to me
I’ve been in Vietnam for two years now and have found the people here to be kind and honest. Maybe I’ve gotten the tourist rate a time or two but certainly it didn’t break the bank.
Which area?
Why me always from scammers I hate vietnam but natural so beautiful
Exactly you get the odd bit of 'tay tax' but just say no if it bothers you. This video paints a really bad picture of the Vietnamese who are great people.
Are you still there, I will like to visit soon
The number 1 scammer in VietNam is our own family. They stole our money, phone, cameras… and laugh about it once we find out and never give them back.
Thank you for the information. I am a International student from Việt Nam studying in the US. I’ll graduate soon and return to Việt Nam then solve these problems
I bought fruit from a woman and she started grabbing my money from my hand when I went to pay. So, from then on I kept only a few small denominations in one pocket and the rest of my money hidden on my person. Other than that, I encountered no scams in Vietnam. Only kind and wonderful people.
Unfortunately being a foreigner, there will always be people that will try to take advantage of you. Always keep your money close by and don't let people come near it.
Mine, she took my money and did never gave me the change... I was shocked and was just looking at her going far. I said to myself it will never happen again.
@@ajibang9416 Same thing happened to me in Quezon Memorial Park, Manila, Philippines few months back, when i bought Hungarian hot dog, from a food stall, and the lady pretended to have forgotten to give me back the change, until i made up ma mind to demand the same from her.
My Samsung smart phone got stolen on Oct. 19th while i was heading to Bicutan Railway station as well.
Why are you going to countries in which you don't belong?
@@VietKieuDating
No...No...No...No...we can't have people taking advantage of others it should not be allowed.
As a Vietnamese citizen, I confirm those scams happen, sorry guys.
I've recently returned from a Vietnam holiday with my Aussie-Vietnamese girlfriend. Even she was disgusted by the way some of the locals treated us and how they spoke about us when they didn't realise that she understood their language.
Yeah I remember them doing that to me 10 years ago!
@@FritzDWhite f your ma ma
@@FritzDWhite They asked each other if she loves him long time.
@@KP-xi4bj lolz me sucky sucky....
@@KP-xi4bj TOO BOKU!
I had the cyclo scam done to me ,he threatened and attacked me so i knocked him out cold and no one turned a eye.Brit on tour lol
I believe that because that’s exactly what I was thinking also taking his bike and leaving him there.
Good job, I'd do the same
What’s the consequences of assaults there if they catch you?
Yea probably no one was there bcos if it was a busy street, every single Vietnamese would of jump all over ur head for hitting there people
Cool story bro.
Thank you to traveling Vietnam and sharing Vietnam to the world
Your welcome!
I've lived in Saigon for 6 years and never had any of these problems. Obviously, I don't buy trinkets at Ben Thanh market. The rule of thumb is: go where the locals go. If you only see tourists, you'll pay more. Vietnam is the safest country I know.
It is a fact applicable to all countries, by experience I say.
wow that's great, you just picked up the most basic tip: do what locals do! good one. by the way, I guess Saigon is quite crowded for this time, we will have Lunar new year soon
@@phammylinh5251 I enjoyed Vietnam; one week in HCMC and another in Hoi An. I tried to stay in areas where the locals frequent.
but locals do shop at Ben Thanh market, for food at least. Any of the big markets overcharge, especially if you look foreign. An Dong market is no better. I did however manage to barter a vendor in BT market down from 1.5million vnd for a chess set to 200k before I decided the peices looked a little bit ugly and left it. I've seen the same set in different places for anything up to 2million vnd, I think it just depends how good your haggling is.
I agree entirely, the Vietnamese are some of the most honest, genuine and friendly people in all of SE Asia...I have been to Saigon several times and no one ever tried to scam me
This is awesome! Making video like this will helped innocently tourist what to look out when we are there. Way to go to bud, and thank you!
your welcome
Got scammed by the coconut trick. Almost fell for the mother/ son trick too! Will also check for a serious cab tomorrow.. thank you!!!
And also I almost got scammed at the airport when changing currencies. Thank god I checked the total as she “accidentally “ changed a smaller amount
Just do your research before hand and you'll be fine.
Viet Kieu Dating that’s what I am doing, thx
We came across a woman sleeping next to her two babies near a very busy intersection. It was a pitiful sight. However, instead of giving her money, we gave her the food we had just bought for dinner. As it turned out, she was indeed very hungry.
That's usually a better option down here
Totally excellent!
She was a good actress
There is saying... when there is no fish, accept the prawns...
This is a common practice with beggars in europe too. Yes. Give food or a blanket or something. not money
Very informative. Thank You for looking out for people and calling it like it is.
14:03 Sounds like someone got scammed by an old lady, wearing a straw hat and mask, and dressed up to the tee, handing out free samples. 😂
This is a great video and much appreciated. Some people here in the comments who try to downplay these scams don't seem to appreciate that being in a foreign country can be confusing in many ways. It's not a matter of common sense. Most of these scams don't even exist in Australia or America ect so most wouldn't see these scams coming. I do know some of these scams are similar to ones in China. I really appreciate your video because I have married a lovely Vietnamese woman in Australia and am going to travel to Vietnam at some point in the future. I suspect even my wife may not be familiar with many of these scams, as she is from country Vietnam. Thanks again!
how can you boast the relevance of these warnings if you tell us you have never been to Vietnam? That said, I personally do not question the content of this video, if not all the same its presentation of the facts excessively dramatic and one-sided, so with a certain bias of interpretation that we must put into perspective. I'm just saying that tourists are often part of the problem. There is also the fact that all the poor populations of the whole world inevitably develop in some way or other types of scams to survive, because quite simply they know that nothing will happen for them in this context.
I love the passion in this video. Never been to Vietnam but scams aside it looks like a great place to visit.
Do your own research and go with an open mind. We spent x4 weeks travelling from North to South in March-April 2019 and it is our first trip ever to Vietnam and never had any problems. They are the most friendliest people and are so polite.
The only rude people we came across are foreign tourists themselves who thinks they are above everyone else.
Show respect to the local people and their culture and they will look after you with kindness.
There are good and bad in every country. I highly recommend visiting Vietnam and we are going again.
Same thing for me after four consecutive trips in the north Vietnam (and also two times in the middle of the country). The only problem, often even painful, was, for me too, the presence and the behavior of western tourists (American, Australian, Belgian, etc.), vulgar, messy, noisy, in bad taste. These tourists had brought with them their revolting culture of primary consumption and so ordinary, or very often their culture of hippies, walking barefoot while believing to understand Asia (!), While the Vietnamese, contrary, when they go out at night have a concern to be dress nicely. These tourists made me ashamed. The Vietnamese are often dignified and very human. Very moving too.
john, the vietnamese people in the countryside are very friendly and nice. but in tourist areas and big cities, these scams are very popular
Don’t downplay these scams, these are real problems and people need to keep a lookout
Wow, I was planning to take a trip to Vietnam. Now, I changed my mind. Thank you for the tips.
Don't let my video discourage you from visiting Vietnam. The country is safe and wonderful. You just need to educate yourself ahead of time to avoid these little things from happening. Enjoy your vacation!
Very useful tips. As a Vietnamese, I am even skeptical to visit Vietnam. Thanks for the video.
Your welcome!
You should go where you want to visit. Don't be afraid. Just don't go to areas that may be sketchy.
Listen to this guy he got everything u need to know not just Vietnam, Laos and Thailand too
you mean any country in the world
Scams are everywhere! You just have to be careful,wherever you go!!!GodBless
As a solo traveller who has already booked his ticket to Hanoi , this is giving me some anxiety.
So ok , I’m only gonna eat in hotels / restaurants , I’ll just walk , no shopping and I’m gonna be very unfriendly.
Don't be worried. Vietnam is a great country for tourists. You just gotta be a little cautious that's all. The video serves as a guide to help you avoid getting scammed, however if you possess even a little street smarts, it's very unlikely to happen to you, especially now that you've seen the video 😁 Enjoy your trip to Vietnam!
I will be there in October by myself, too. i think it's normal to feel anxious whenever we go to a country we are not familiar with. But I think we will be fine as long as we apply common sense.
i dont mind getting nagged and hassled... my answer remains rhe same. My experience of SEA is scams are few and far between
Scam happens due to lack of local knowledge. Traveling in a completely different atmosphere is different from traveling in home, as a foreigner one cannot read, analyse every review on the net to remain cautious. And sadly this happens around the world, especially in tourist places.
Govt across the world must work together to address this Scammer Issue, so every travellers can travel without getting scammed.
Funny, I've been living in Vietnam for over 1 year now, and i find the scams here amateur and naive compared to the ones in New York, Paris or Rome
I’ve been to Vietnam 6 times and faced no scams. I could have been lucky!
You might nor have realized you were scammed. I would walk around town and the water should be 5,000 but they would try to charge 20,000. Usually I could talk them down to the right price. Now they have the Circle Ks and they have all the prices clearly marked and cold!
Bullshit
perhaps you look so fobby that you blend in with the locals. I have several friends who lived in the states for over 20 years. But their skin is dark, dry, speak broken English. Therefore when they visit Vietnam, people there assume he is a local. Just saying...
Or u got scammed & didn't even know it!!
i am visiting Vietnam next month so this video is an eye-opener for me.thanks for these travel tips on how to avoid scams and pickpockets also to avoid
talking to any strangers
You're welcome!
HOLY SHIT! THIS VIDEO IS HILARIOUS !
ONE OF THE BEST IVE EVER SEEN.
Went to korea. Drunk alcohol until midnight and walked back to hotel. Along the way there was a pick up truck just parked on the side of the street with a bunch of cute socks. Bought some sock from the guy and started walking. He ran after us and told us we gave him way to much. Love that korea doesn't like taking tips and are honest
I just want to stay home & watch UA-cam
mian dhom yes, beLIEve everything you see and here on JewTube
😂😂😂
scamming your BRAIN CELLS ........????
EXCELLENT INFO WITH GREAT ADVICE, GOOD LUCK TRAVELERS YOU ARE, ON YOUR OWN
thx
on your own risk?
Great video. I will keep this in mind definitely! Thank you
Unfortunetaly recently a friend of mine had a very bad experience with a waitress from Vietnam based in Abu Dhabi named Ha . She got from him lots of money and material objects like I phone , scooter even refrigerator and washing machine , besides too much cash . She lied to him , played the victim card and so many other things I can't describe . Beware !!!
As a Vietnamese, I feel so sorry to hear that. There are also a lot of good people, however, Vietnam is somewhat chaos :< I love my country btw.
I live here in Vietnam for almost 10 years, I’ve never been scam,yes I’ve had a few beggars try, use common sense, I highly recommend vina taxis, which I use also grab is a good idea,down load the app in Vietnam, the price is up front but sometimes taxis can be cheaper,
Vina or Mailinh is both popular
Robert Mac in Asia just use Grab
Do it the easy way. To get a taxi, look for those 2 reliable names and go directly to the available taxi. Go to supermarket, 7-eleven, etc with price posted on the items. No bargaining there. Price is higher there but everyone pays the same price. Go directly is the key. Don’t do anything with people approaching you.
All the people commenting about the kindness of the locals don't realize that they are just being fake...all VN people I've met in my life are just fake, they will compliment you one second and the next they will behind your back talk shit about you...this is coming from a Vietnamese person..
Same in Taiwan.
No offence, but you probably live in the North :)))
listen bro if you really understood the culture you wouldn't be hating
"ALL" why do u think u understand everyone ? Bruh
If you got a problem w every1, do you ever think u might be the problem?
I went back to visit VN so many times, I traveled all over the country from North to South. Twice, I went to Hanoi and so many cities and provinces in the North. My second time I went all by myself and, I went to many places there. I like to go to places that foreign tourist not frequent, just to see the real ways how the normal people live. Before I went, my nephew in Saigon told me not to go, because I will be scammed everywhere I go. I smiled and put out 100-200 USD for to be scammed. At the end, I was very happy because I knew and allowed and told them that I knew them scam me, always with loving smile on my face. I lost less than $ 50. and very happy at the end of my trip. That's cheap for a peace of mind and a loving heart.
Good Advice for travelling anywhere in southeast Asia. I was pick pocketed twice in Angeles in the Philippines, and I think that's a much bigger problem in the Philippines than in Vietnam. I've been to Thailand and Vietnam many times and never had a problem in either of those countries. However, about Vietnam I will say that it is a VERY beautiful country full of many wonderful people. There are some lowlifes and criminals in every country. When in Vietnam I have almost always traveled with someone I know who lives there, since I don't speak Vietnamese, and I recommend travelling with a local whenever possible. They will show you good places to go, make sure you aren't overcharged for anything, and protect you from scams. Altho I do feel most comfortable in Thailand, Vietnam is much less expensive, and is very beautiful, and is very worth visiting. Take reasonable precautions, use common sense, follow the advice in this video, and you will be fine.
Vietnamese people are very friendly and there are many nice places to visit here. I also enjoyed bangkok when I last visited. Its very modern now with a tonne of shopping malls and Thai food is great too!
Went for three weeks and about to embark on a second trip, was scammed 3 times with two of them being taxis and was attempted to scam many times more. Traveled extensively through neighboring China, Cambodia and Thailand, there no doubt in my mind that Vietnam is the dodgiest. Everyone tries to make a buck and that's normal but more vendors than not in Vietnam do not respect the tourists safety or enjoyment in their country
Of all the places you went to angeles. It means you are going most likely to the red district. Lol.
@Allen: So, Vietnam was safe because you were with locals.
I'm sure you'd have been 100% safe in Angeles with a trusted local. Probably, you were walking alone, drunk after having a good time with girls, when you were victimized. If that is the case, you get no sympathy from most people.
Remember, most people in Angeles speak English. Unlike VietNam where scammers will not speak English even if they understand it well, just to put undue pressre on the victim.
it depends as always of which part in the philippines that you travelled. Some are still good but in Manila or Luzon so far even i am a local from Phils, I do not trust them esp taxis. In my province Mindanao, taxis are still honest but just look for metered taxis, of course.
Thank you for opening up my eyes. Am sure many will appreciate your valuable information.
My pleasure!
Been to VN a few times and have never had an issue. The scams presented here are not unique to VN but can be found in any developing country. Exercise caution always. Vietnam is a fantastic country!
Went for three weeks and about to embark on a second trip, was scammed 3 times with two of them being taxis and was attempted to scam many times more. Traveled extensively through neighboring China, Cambodia and Thailand, there no doubt in my mind that Vietnam is the dodgiest. Everyone tries to make a buck and that's normal but more vendors than not in Vietnam do not respect the tourists safety or enjoyment in their country.
@@cim888 Tourists make me laugh with their taxis. Rent bikes or walk, it's a thousand times more charming and pleasant.
I went to Sydney and got scam by airport taxi. It everywhere
Scams could be found in most big touristy cities and not just developing countries. Don't put your guards down when you go to Rome!
@@YulHolic24 In Sydney you can catch a train or use Uber, not many people use taxi or airport taxi. I'm not racist but majority of taxi drivers are immigrants who can be dodgy.
How to avoid scam?
Tips 1 and the only Tips : COMMON SENSE
Seems easy to avoid all of these, just walk away, yell back, argue, maybe even fight. It seems like the police would always side with the tourists as they need to protect that industry in Vietnam.
When u buy stuffs in a market, start with -50%. If seller says no, just walk away then seller will follow you with -60%
I've been to Vietnam 7 times and never had any of this crap tried .. The only "scam" other than overpricing for tourists in tourist areas was when I was approached by the equivalent of an "Uber" driver (Grab) at the airport who offered to take me to my hotel at about 5x the proper rate .. Knowing what it should cost - I laughed in his face and took a metered cab .. It cost maybe 20k more than I would have paid with an "Uber" - but the price was fair and on the meter .. I have never been "scammed" (overcharged maybe - but that is true in any tourist area in any country in the world) in Vietnam and have nothing but love for the country .. I go there once a year.
Bullshit
Thank you for loving my coutry
I have been to quite a few countries where, in tourist areas, everyone pays the same, regardless of whether one is local or foreigner. Being overcharged bc you are a foreigner, that's a scam
General rule I never eat or drink at any establishment that don't have priced menus just walk away or to the next one we wouldn't do it in Europe so I wouldn't as a general rule do it anywhere else
agreed
Thank you for posted something like this ! Wish I can make once but never get a chance to go back , I like to telling all my Freinds and my customers all about this too but never make one , so I’m glad I can share this around now ! Thanks again!
Your very welcome!
I got robbed in Vietnam more often than in any other country I've visited in the last 20 years. One guy on a motorbike pulled the wallet right out of my pocket and kept driving. Everybody saw but nobody helped me as I ran after him through traffic for 50meters or so. Another thief got my passport. Third got my nice headphones on the bus. Overcharged countless times, that's just normal everyday occurrence over there.
Also, ALL three of my Vietnamese landlords withheld part of the rent deposit for madeup fake reasons. In 20 years of renting, I've never had a deposit withheld before.
I’m going to VN in a few months, your video is very informative and helpful, thank you!
Your welcome!
I was there one week and had more scams happen or almost happen then over a year in other SEAsian countries combined.
Me too. I traveled all over SE-Asia...
Can you carry pepper spray or tazers onto airplanes, and then into Vietnam, for protection?
I personally find Vietnamese people to be one of the nicest people i have encountered during my travels.
Their hospitality is really the highlight of my trip their back in 2018.
I agree entirely, the Vietnamese are some of the most honest, genuine and friendly people in all of SE Asia...I have been several times and no one ever tried to scam me
I find then bloody rude
@@jonnyrocket3659 Lol.
The big tip in SEA is always stand your ground.
Be on guard when there is no listed prices.
If someone approaches you, its probably a scam.
Don't feel like you have to say "No" to people. Just ignore
Scams happen everywhere, not just in VN. I surely take your helpful advice and avoid crowded tourist attractions.
as a viet i hope people watch this so that there people will no longer scam that way at least, i think it is the result of lacking education due to the war
You missed the shoe-shining scam. The guy approached us and started cleaning our shoes right away, and we ended up paying 35usd for cleaning one pair of shoes. Watch out for this one!!!
Ah yes, another very popular scam.
That a popular Turkey scam too
I’ve travelled twice to Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam with friends. Food was good and cheap. Tourist spots are relatively near. Language was a bit of a problem but manageable. Unfortunately got taxi scammed when we left a museum to go back to the hotel. Taxi driver dropped us off on the other side of the street across our hotel saying something in Vietnamese which we couldn’t understand. My friend paid but the driver was saying something in Vietnamese. My friend thought he was giving a wrong bill so he pulled -out other bills which the driver grabbed and returned the rest. My friend only realized after that he lost a big amount. We used Grab the next time and way better.
to be fair alot of these kind of scams happen in major cities throughout less developed countries.. not just Vietnam.. even in so called developed countries like here in London, UK there are tourist scams.. its just part of learning to live in a foreign city as an expat.. just gotta be street wise.. period!
Definitely!
In the UK people get scammed everyday usually by foreign immigrants
I got scammed by taxi driver at the airport. He took all the cash from me
thank you for this great tips . I have been planning to visit Vietnam around next year, after listening to the video , it will be last on my list to visit country.
It's sad to hear how people are as corrupt as the governments .
go visit the Philippines instead. A beautiful country
Vietnam, like many countries, is safer than the US. But when you're a gawking tourist, taking selfies with your i phone, talking loudly to broadcast that you dont know the language and with your wallet bulging in your back pocket, you're a crime target.
@@adam.dzwoniarek72 I work in Iceland... I have 3 ladies and 2 guys from Phillipines working for our company... they told me to Never go to Philliphines, and they kidnap people ( esp. Children) to harvest their organs... ( real story... as they showed me multiple articles) .. and also that they are really scared to visit their families, as it is brutal and dangerous there
I'm sure you guys can find a lot of volunteers willing to help you travel around Hanoi or any big cities in Vietnam for free. There're many English (and also different languages) learners want to show their hospitality, and of course, have a chance to improve their communication skills. All you need is taking some time to search on the internet for a facebook group/a language club, etc... and an open - minded attitude. They're young, lovely and enthusiastic.
Anyway, don't hesitate to ask for help when encountering a scam, just saying out loud or acting strong. My recommendation is learning some Vietnamese for emergency like "lừa đảo!" or "cứu với". It's short and easy to remember, and it can save your money (and also your impression about my country).
Hope your guys have a wonderful time in Vietnam
Very good info. All true. I was scammed at 17 with that card setup game, so this video hits it right on the money. We will retire to Phuket Island but 40 years in Asia prepared me for what you listed. For the newbies.... watch out!
Thanks
I am going to Vietnam after Christmas. I am from Brazil so I am sort of with scams but this video is really helpful anyway.
Glad it helps!
A lot of Westerners might worry about some of these scams but think it's normal to pay £/$/€10 for a drink in a club at home, like that's not a huge scam.
I lived in Ho Chi Minh and went to Hanoi many times for three years. The misconception is that pickpocketing and outright street burglary happens mostly to tourists. I did not know a single vietnamese who had not been robbed. But no matter what you say here tourists will be naive and oblivious. I was walking down a Main Street in Ho Chi Minh one day on a wide sidewalk. I was looking down when all of a sudden a guy on a motorcycle driving on the frigging sidewalk towards me reached to grab my gold necklace. He missed but my necklace broke. He’d been alerted to me by a friend at the corner I’d passed. They work in gangs. Here’s the rule: NEVER walk down the street looking at or carrying your cell phone. The gangs have lookouts everywhere and a guy on a motorcycle will drive by and grab it like nothing. Same goes for a laptop or camera. Anytime I needed to take my laptop somewhere I walked with both arms around it. You think slinging a camera over you shoulder with a strap would be secure? I knew one lady who got badly cut when the thief drove by used a large knife to slice the strap and cut her in the process. NEVER carry any more id cards or bank cards than necessary. ALWAYS leave ALL jewelry in your hotel safe. I’ve lived in SE Asia for 30+ years. I love vietnam but trust me, it’s the most unsafe country in the region bar none when it comes to street crime. Please take precautions! Don’t be carefree and naive.
Be careful now, some people might get butthurt at the fact that what you say doesn't align wit their rose colored view of Vietnam even if it's reality and true. There's tonnes of videos that capture these motorbike robberies happening in broad daylight on youtube yet people will still deny it and call you a liar or say that this happens everywhere in the world.
I visited Vietnam and never came across any of it. It was the best vacation I had!! These scams are present everywhere and not just Vietnam. Like many are saying, you just use common sense and leave it to God to take care of you and you will enjoy every bit of your stay!!!😁😎🤠
What god are you talking about?
@@normanmastrian my God or whatever you believe in. Anyway someone like you was bound to come up and question it! 😛
Imaginary sky daddy loves happy endings
Don't talk shit. I live here for years. Big difference if you come on holiday or have to face it daily. Yes, you are warned. But Vietnam is king of scams in Asia.
When you travel to these countries like Vietnam and China as a tourist you are generally not effected by thievery but if you do reside in them you will be effected. Both of these countries have a high level of scams and thievery as opposed to Korea or Taiwan where people principally engage and follow the Ten Commandments behavior.
THE BEST VIDEO OF THE DAY, THANKS FOR EXPLOITING THESE SCAMS.
Thanks!
I almost got caught up in the card playing scam years ago in Bangkok. I walked out of the house soon after the cards appeared and got a taxi back to the city. Close call. Some good advice in your video. I've only been robbed once in Saigon by taxi girls and I was really drunk. Luckily I only lost a cheap mobile phone. No cash and cards taken. I wonder if the shoe shine guys are scammers. Bit suspicious when they offer to shine my shoes and I'm wearing sandals. I avoid Bui Vien most of the time these days.
11:50 $20k? nobody carries that much cash when traveling.
from what you're saing its sounds just like south america.
thought Vietnam is much safer...
Have family in Vietnam and still in Vietnam now and I agree with most of it except for the part where you assume the beggars are going to use the money for drugs. Their laws are so strict that even beggars will not risk getting caught with that. Probably use it on alcohol idk. Just use common sense and you’ll be fine.
subscribed immediately cus these tips are so important! well done.
Glad you like them!
After hearing all these scams! I am scared to go to Viet Nam! Thanks so much for the warning🙏💞
Don't get put off traveling to Vietnam because of these scams. If you do your research ahead of time and get informed like watching this video, then you'll be fine. Vietnam is a wonderful country.
@@VietKieuDating Sorry. This video also made me hesitate traveling to VN.
@@makelovenotwar9941 Da Nang is a much better destination than Saigon fyi
Loved this one!... HCM city is the worst for it. I was ripped off a four times.😫
Some of the locals say things like: "Same, Same" when the item is clearly not the same style. They will play on your heart strings when you negotiate. I reckon you should store your money in 3 to 4 different places. Only carry a little on you when just ducking out to eat. 🎯
😤We stayed at the Felix HCM they had some camera's that took photo's of us at about 3am while we slept, with a green flash, that woke us We worked it out to be in the set top box. A AirBnb stay. . .
Coconuts should be 15k to 18k, the sunglasses are never worth it! 💁🏼♀😂
I'm sorry to hear you experienced these things on your trip there.
Its not been all bad, we found Kangen water our fav water and eaten amazing foods
@@VietKieuDating
The police (Công An) in Vietnam and robbers collude together, they would let thugs robbed you and split the profit between them. So either you have to be extra careful or don't go to Vietnam at all!
Bro had no chill when it came to describing the scammers💀 Nice video
Glad you enjoyed it!
I think Japan is the safest country in Asia.
But even Japan has some nasty scammers from Nigeria.
They work mainly in front of clubs and bars.
I'll tell you a way to avoid taxi scam. When u arrived in vietnam, install grab immediately. Then pay with the visa instead of cash.
Was in Vietnam two years and had an amazing time .
Never had any problems. Use grab. Hotels will also call taxi for you for airport transfer.
What he means is Sai Gon. Everything you can expect from big cities with tourists. Btw the same people will scam the locals too. Just that the locals will give the scammers hell and pick pockets or robbers will face street justice from the locals in their area. Most common are the people who act as “middle men”, recommending goods or services, but take a big fee from the service provider. If service is good you might accept the high price but usually it is an exorbitant rip off with bad service. The good providers of goods and services are well known. Check the reviews of local places and providers or take the time to walk, looking for a shop on the street. Usually the busy shop with locals might be the better choice.
this is so good! Very useful tips
Glad it was helpful!
Also the shoe polish scam. I am vietnamese and i thank you for this video
There's a lot there unfortunately lol
Great video, very useful information. Keep up the great work.
Thanks, will do!
Best way to avoid scam, get a Vietnamese gf or bf, worked for me, should work for you too👌
Edit: in some restaurants if you let she or he order, owner will think you guys are somewhat native, and most cases will provide local price, instead of a tourist menu, this is seen extensively in major tourist cities.
Only one problem, the Vietnamse FWB is often the biggest scammer.
What a dumb idea, get a partner just to avoid being scammed.
I am usually a savvy traveler but must confess that I actually fell for the poker scam. This was back in 2010 and I had gotten really sick with a stomach bug. When I was recovering, I decided to sit by the Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City. About an hour later, I found myself running out of a suburban house after being told that I owed my "new friends" $600 US dollars for having lost the poker game. They chased me, caught up to me at a strange police station, and returned the glasses I had left in their home. I was lucky they left the front gate unlocked. I get the feeling there is a mafia behind this scheme. I usually don't fall for these things and feel embarrassed.
Ouch!
Stay away from regular taxi, use vina or Grab only. Especially around new years.
Thank you, that was very helpful. After covid, I'm out if practice on security. Great reminder. 👍
Glad it was helpful!
All countries have their own flaws not just only Vietnam. Just be very careful with Vietnamese bars, they will lure you with their beauties. 🤤
Calvin Echon So what about that?
Then what happens?
Thank for your sharing l am going to tell all my nation friend about this country ❤❤❤❤❤
i used to go to Vietnam, and stayed for a month or so... it can be true... but you are over reacting.
If its true then how can I be overreacting? 🙄
@@VietKieuDating you make it seem like the majorities are scams.
They target white people mostly. From your name you sound Chinese, so they are less likely to target you.
@@VietKieuDating My friends and I were victims of these guys in improvise bikes.They charged us 1.5 million per person for driving us around...
Jean Paul that’s just DUMB why would they do that?!?!?!?!
The most scammers I have noticed were in HCMC and Hoi An. Vietnamese people are fantastic, welcoming, curious people and I had no unpleasant experience outside of the most tourist-crowded places.
How to avoid scams in Vietnam:
-Get a good Vietnamese friend and he/she will help you
Don't travel there !! stay home & be happy !
Don't go at all