Money & ATM Scams in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Card skimming, currency exchange fraud, dynamic currency conversion, and cash cons. Below are the money & atm scams scams reported in Chiang Mai — 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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Money & ATM Scams Scams
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Total in Chiang Mai
How it works
Vendors in and around the Night Bazaar on Chang Khlan Road sell jade, rubies, and sapphires at prices framed as bargain wholesale rates, but the stones are routinely low-grade, synthetic, or outright fakes. Some stalls employ well-dressed "gem experts" who approach tourists offering to guide them to a reputable dealer — the expert receives a commission on everything sold. Certificates of authenticity provided at the point of sale are not issued by recognised gemological bodies.
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11 total warnings across all categories