Question 1

What is the "Currency-exchange and counterfeit-bill traps" scam in Ushuaia?

Accepted Answer

With Argentina's parallel exchange rate, informal money changers and some shops offer attractive cash rates but short-change you, use rigged math, or pass counterfeit peso notes. Change at reputable casas de cambio or use cards and Western Union; count and check notes and avoid street changers.

Question 2

What is the "Card-terminal and tourist-pricing overcharge" scam in Ushuaia?

Accepted Answer

Terminals charge in your home currency at poor rates, or merchants quote inflated peso prices to foreigners. Pay in Argentine pesos, check the amount, and prefer cards that apply the favourable exchange rate.

Money & ATM Scams in Ushuaia

Currency-exchange and counterfeit-bill traps

Card-terminal and tourist-pricing overcharge

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