Tuk tuk driver begging for school books scam in Kandy.
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This is a very common, highly organized emotional scam where the driver takes you to a specific partner shop, you pay a massively inflated price for the books, and later the driver simply returns the books to the shopkeeper and they split your cash. Always politely decline these requests and donate to recognized registered charities instead.
Scam Watch: kandy
TukTuk or tour drivers take you to "gem museums" or "government-certified" gem shops. They receive huge commissions (up to 40%) on anything you buy. Prices are inflated 3-10x the actual value.
Men approach tourists near Temple of the Tooth offering to be guides. After the tour, they demand large "donations" or guide fees (5000-10000 LKR).
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