Many scams in Vietnam
Everyone is trying to make a quick dong from Western tourists. These are the top scams that I either fell for or caught on to and stopped in the act:1. Taxi drivers will try to overcharge you or not tell you about the tolls. This was certainly the most common problem especially in Hanoi. 2. Drivers get kickbacks for bringing tourists to particular restaurants and hotels. When you start comparing rates with other tourists you may see a difference in price. To defeat this, have a taxi or Honda drive you take you to the area where you want to stay, then leave the hotel and shop around. 3. The old bait-and-switch tactic is alive and well in the shops. Just be careful and check your purchases! I bartered for some film for my camera, then when she put it in the bag, she swapped it out with cheaper film... I ended up paying more for some Vietnamese brand than I would have paid in the US....
