Question 1

What is the "Currency-exchange and counterfeit-bill traps" scam in Bariloche?

Accepted Answer

With Argentina's parallel exchange rate, informal money changers ('arbolitos') and some shops offer attractive cash rates but short-change you, use rigged math, or pass counterfeit peso notes. Change at reputable casas de cambio or use cards and Western Union; count and check notes, learn to spot fakes, and avoid street changers.

Question 2

What is the "Card-terminal and 'pesos or dollars' overcharge" scam in Bariloche?

Accepted Answer

Terminals charge in your home currency at poor rates, or merchants quote inflated peso prices to foreigners. Pay in Argentine pesos, check the amount, and prefer cards that apply the favourable MEP-style rate.

Money & ATM Scams in Bariloche

Currency-exchange and counterfeit-bill traps

Card-terminal and 'pesos or dollars' overcharge

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