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Lords Restaurant is fantastic for seafood, but if you want the absolute freshest crab in Negombo, go to the Black Coral restaurant at the Jetwing Beach hotel. It is phenomenal.
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Pathum W.•2600 rep•1Scam Watch: colombo
Broken Meter ScamVerified
Driver claims the meter is broken and quotes an inflated flat rate. Common on arrival at airport or railway stations when tourists are tired and disoriented.
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Government TukTuk ScamVerified
Drivers wearing official-looking uniforms claim to be "government-approved" and charge 3-5x normal rates. They may have fake badges or ID cards.
👍 52•by virajperera
Milk Powder Beggar ScamVerified
Women with babies approach asking you to buy milk powder at a nearby shop (not cash). The shop is run by accomplices and charges 5-10x normal price.
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