Other Tourist Scams in Bagan

E-Bike Rental Damage Fraud

E-bikes are the primary transport mode for exploring Bagan's temple plain, and rental operators frequently document pre-existing damage incompletely at the time of rental, then charge tourists for scratches or dents they did not cause upon return. Some operators photograph damage only after the customer has returned the bike and claim it occurred during the rental. Charges can be disproportionately large relative to minor cosmetic marks.