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Fake guides demanding money inside Polonnaruwa ancient city

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Oliver B.•3640 rep•2
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We rented bikes for Polonnaruwa At the first stupa a man without a uniform started explaining the history and then aggressively demanded 3000 rupees Is this a scam

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Oliver B.•3640 rep•2

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Yes this is a scam Only Tourist Board certified guides wearing official identification badges are permitted to guide inside the archaeological site These men are unauthorized touts Before they even start talking politely but firmly say No thank you we do not need a guide Do not let them walk with you or they will demand payment for their service

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Amali D.•14810 rep•1

If they get aggressive ride your bike toward one of the official ticket checkers

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Sophia M.•4550 rep•2

If you actually want a guide hire one at the main ticketing museum before you enter the park They are regulated

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Nimali D.•10220 rep•1

We gave him 500 rupees just to leave us alone

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Oliver B.•3640 rep•2

Never pay them It encourages them to harass the next tourist

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Amali D.•14810 rep•1

Just wear headphones while you bike around They stop bothering you if you act like you cannot hear them

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