Money & ATM Scams in Yogyakarta

Currency Exchange Shortchanging on Malioboro Street

Money changers operating from small booths and shop-front windows along Malioboro Street use a combination of rapid hand counting, folded bills, and deliberate distraction to short-count rupiah given to tourists. The error is typically only discovered after the customer has left the premises. Some operators display an attractive rate on a board but apply hidden handling fees that reduce the effective rate significantly.