🏨AsiaVietnam
Accommodation Scams in Hoi An, Vietnam
Fake listings, bait-and-switch hotels, ghost rentals, and check-in fraud. Below are the accommodation scams scams reported in Hoi An — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Luang Prabang, Phnom Penh, and Koh Samui.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
1
Accommodation Scams Scams
10
Total in Hoi An
How it works
Tailor shops near the Ancient Town promise custom silk suits or dresses delivered to hotels or shipped abroad within days. Deposits (often €50-100) are taken, delivery dates slip repeatedly, and travelers receive substandard garments or nothing at all. Popular scam targeting tailoring-obsessed visitors.
See all scams in Hoi An
10 total warnings across all categories