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Money & ATM Scams in Vientiane, Laos
Card skimming, currency exchange fraud, dynamic currency conversion, and cash cons. Below are the money & atm scams scams reported in Vientiane — 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 2, 2026
1
Money & ATM Scams Scams
10
Total in Vientiane
How it works
Cashiers at markets, restaurants, and small shops "forget" to give change back, waiting to see if the tourist notices or just walks away. With Lao kip notes running into the hundreds of thousands, the confusion of large numbers makes this easy to pull off.
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10 total warnings across all categories