Other Tourist Scams in Bali, Indonesia
Timeshares, fake police, charity fraud, and miscellaneous scams targeting visitors. Below are the other scams scams reported in Bali — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Lombok, Palawan, and Mandalay.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Other Scams Scams
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Total in Bali
How it works
Scooter rental shops in Seminyak, Canggu, and Ubud photograph bikes post-return and allege damage caused by the renter. Shops sometimes scratch bikes themselves between drop-off and inspection. Renters who left a passport as deposit are leveraged for inflated repair costs.
How it works
Scooter rental shops in Seminyak, Canggu, and Ubud photograph bikes after return and allege new damage caused by the renter. Some shops scratch the bike themselves between drop-off and inspection. Renters who left a passport as deposit are leveraged for inflated repair costs of $50–$300.
How it works
In Seminyak and Kuta, unofficial individuals direct you into a parking space and demand payment when you return to your vehicle, sometimes becoming aggressive. There is no official fee for these spaces, but confrontations can be unpleasant.
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15 total warnings across all categories