Money & ATM Scams in New Delhi, India
Card skimming, currency exchange fraud, dynamic currency conversion, and cash cons. Below are the money & atm scams scams reported in New Delhi — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Jaipur, Mumbai, and Goa.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Money & ATM Scams Scams
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Total in New Delhi
How it works
When paying with large-denomination rupee notes at markets, souvenir stalls, or informal restaurants, vendors rapidly palm your note and replace it with a smaller denomination or a counterfeit, then insist you gave them the inferior bill. The switch happens while making change, and the vendor's confident manner makes tourists doubt their own memory. This is especially common in cash-heavy markets around Paharganj and Chandni Chowk.
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12 total warnings across all categories