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Street Scams in Kampot, Cambodia
Pickpockets, distraction thieves, fake petitions, and street hustles in tourist areas. Below are the street scams scams reported in Kampot — 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 4, 2026
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Street Scams Scams
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Total in Kampot
How it works
Kampot pepper has a protected geographical indication, but vendors in tourist markets sell ordinary Cambodian or Vietnamese pepper in Kampot-branded packaging at premium prices. Some shops mix inferior pepper with genuine Kampot product. The riverside night market and roadside stalls are the main locations for this fraud.
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8 total warnings across all categories