🇻🇳 Border + customs scams in Vietnam
2 documented patterns
Hanoi Cyclo ride extortion
Agreed price of VND 100,000 becomes VND 1,000,000 when ride ends in a side street with no police presence. Pay in advance via Grab or use only cyclos with a meter.
SIM card 'agent' scam at Noi Bai airport
Booths near arrivals charge USD 50 for a SIM available at retail Viettel / Vinaphone stores for USD 5-10. Pass these booths and use the Viettel / Vinaphone counter at arrivals.
Last verified 2026-05-09. Report a new scam →