Money & ATM Scams in Siem Reap

Currency Exchange Shortchanging at Pub Street Kiosks

Money changers clustered around Pub Street and the Old Market area in Siem Reap are known to shortchange tourists during currency exchanges, using sleight of hand when counting bills or quoting a favorable rate then applying a different one at the point of exchange. Some operators use a counting technique where they flash the correct amount before palming one or two notes. The USD is widely accepted in Siem Reap, making currency exchange largely unnecessary for most visitors.