Tuk tuk drivers offering fake gem museum tours in Colombo

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A tuk tuk driver offered us a city tour for 100 rupees if we just stop at one gem shop. Is this a classic scam.

Kamal P. · Accepted Answer

Yes, this is the most common scam in Colombo. The driver gets a commission just for bringing you in, and a huge cut of anything you buy. The gems are usually extremely overpriced and sometimes fake. Tell the driver firmly no detours, and only go to the destinations you requested.

Kamal P. · Answer

PickMe and Uber are the only ways to guarantee you avoid this mafia.

Ethan J. · Answer

Thanks, we refused and used PickMe instead. Much safer.

Amali D. · Answer

If you want genuine gems, only buy from shops certified by the National Gem and Jewellery Authority.

Mia S. · Answer

We got locked in a shop once and pressured to buy a sapphire for 200 USD. We had to yell to get them to open the door.

Tuk tuk drivers offering fake gem museum tours in Colombo

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