OneCeylon

How to avoid fake gem shop scams in Kandy.

Asked 1 day agoViewed 68 times
L
Liam B.•255 rep•1
asked 1 day ago

Tuk tuk drivers keep offering to take us to a gem museum. Is this a common tourist trap.

28
asked 1 day ago
L
Liam B.•255 rep•1

2 Answers

✓Accepted Answer

Yes, this is a classic scam where drivers receive massive commissions for bringing tourists to overpriced shops selling synthetic stones.

11
|
answered 1 day ago
R
Ruwan M.•35050 rep•1

Always decline these free museum tours and only purchase gems from highly reputable dealers who provide official government authenticity certificates.

35
|
answered 1 day ago
A
Amali D.•27370 rep•1

You must be logged in to post an answer.

Log In to Answer

🔥 Popular tags

Related

Fair TukTuk Prices

Help travelers avoid overcharging!

Be the first to report a price