Currency exchange: If you want to change euros or dollars into Dong for personal expenses, go to bank offices in town. Beware of changing currencies on the street, even if the exchange rate is a bit better compared to the bank.

Counterfeit Money: Under government control, there are rarely counterfeit money in Vietnam, but when shopping, always check that you are being given the correct change, and the bills returned to you are in good condition. state.

Taxi: Taxi is a convenient and secure means of transportation to get around town, but always take official taxis with odometer (Mai linh taxi, Vinasun taxi, or CP taxi). The clandestine taxis sometimes rig their meter; it can also happen that they drop you in the wrong place, that they claim a different rate than the one that had been initially planned.

Street vendors: Fruit and souvenir vendors contribute positively to the charm of Vietnam's cities, but there are always a few who take advantage of the complexity of our tickets (with so many zeros) to steal money from you. So be careful when shopping on the street without a guide with you.

Theft and pickpockets:

Leave your valuables, such as precious jewelry, at home. Beware of pickpockets when you are in areas frequented by tourists, as well as in crowded streets and markets, when boarding a bus, etc. Beware of pickpockets. They often work as a team; one or more people are busy distracting your attention while another steals your valuables.

Here are some of the risks that you could potentially encounter during your trip. However, it should now be emphasized that the majority of Vietnamese are distinguished by their integrity and generosity. Due to the very severity of the penalties and the control exercised by the government, crime remains very limited in Vietnam and lower than that observed in the large western cities. Most tourists do not encounter any difficulties during their stay, especially those who know how to remain vigilant and protect themselves from tourist traps.