Watch Out for Vietnam Street Scams

the street vendor photo thing is literally EVERYWHERE! theyll ask to take your pic then charge you like mad money, its actually insane how confident they are about it! taxi meters are also dodgy alot of the time, always insist on the meter or use grab instead, defo dont get in unmarked cabs! then theres the gem scam where theyll convince your theyre selling you authentic stones but its actually just coloured glass or whatever, ive heard stories and theyre grim! oh and restaurant bills sometimes have extra stuff added that you didnt order, check everything before you pay cos the numbers dont add up sometimes! tour guides occasionally try to take you to shops where they get commission and swear blind its the BEST place, its not, its just where they make money! ngl tho just stay alert, ask other travellers, use your phone to check prices and your gonna be fine!