Common scam patterns — Laos
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Patterns documented from public scam reports and provider feedback. New patterns emerge; report new ones to us via /contact.
- Tube-Vang Vieng-plus-volunteering packages where the tourism is the real product.
- Elephant 'sanctuaries' in Luang Prabang region — verify hands-off policy or refuse.
- Generic teaching programs without specific local-partner school named.
- 'UXO awareness' or 'bomb survivor' tour-style programs framed as volunteering.