First time in Sri Lanka/Big loss due to fraud/I want to go back...

[@mineo1210]

知らない人に付いていって、言われるがままにお金を出すって、、、日本人は簡単に騙せると思われて、今後、他の日本人がまた被害に遭うかもしれませんので、詐欺師に甘い顔しないで欲しいです。

[@marog3108]

1番やってはいけない事ですよね、ましてや言葉もわからないのに あなたの気持ちが理解できません

[@野末貴之]

なんでついて行くの？ 半分は自分の責任。

[@imotoseizo490]

親切そうに声をかけてくる輩には決して対応せず、無視が一番です。 彼らには反応してしまうとハエみたいにずっとついてきます。あまりにひつこいと私は「邪魔するな」とはっきり言います。 曖昧さは美徳ではないので、次からはNOとはっきりと言ってくださいね。

[@changpaki5859]

貴重な嫌な体験をシェアありがとうございます。 今月コロンボ、キャンディ、シーギリヤに行きますので気を付けます。

[@crypticTV]

OMG as a Sri Lankan I'm very sorry to hear what happened to you :( but this is not a very common occurrence in most of Sri Lanka. You should not have covered his face as you have video proof of the crime he committed. I could have show this video to my friends in the police and prevented other tourists from being scammed like this. If you ever face a scam again please go to the police, they will definitely help all tourist especially Japanese tourist and get back your money :). Hope you liked rest of Sri Lanka though and visit again!! :)

[@traveldiary1244]

Thank you very much for your kind words and support. Your suggestion is greatly appreciated, and if any issues arise in the future, we will seriously consider reporting them directly to the police. We were truly enchanted by the beautiful landscapes and wonderful culture of Sri Lanka, and we look forward to visiting again.

[@n.m1113]

旦那がスリランカです。 だいたい良い人ばかりですが、観光客に声をかけてくる人は、だいたいぼったくりみたいです。😢

[@-JourneyofCourage-gn7nz]

コメントありがとうございます。スリランカでの情報についてシェアしてしていただき感謝しています。スリランカは素晴らしい場所で、多くの素晴らしい人々と文化がありますが、観光地では注意が必要ですね。旦那様が良い人々に囲まれていることを聞いて安心しました😊

[@doc87jp]

First of all as a Sri Lankan Living in Japan, I am so sorry about what happened to you. Just like in Kabukicho in tokyo, colombo and tourist areas are full of scammers. You can always refuse. If they don’t listen you can ask help of the police. Don’t give anyone unnecessary amount of money. Go to Sri Lanka. Make friends. You’ll be surprised about Sri Lankan hospitality ❤

[@Slay3Rxx]

As a sri Lankan I'm so sorry you experienced this! This has significantly reduced but sad to see some idiots still do this to tourists! Always use uber or Pickme (sri Lankan version of uber). Best is to avoid the Tuk tuks on the road

[@-JourneyofCourage-gn7nz]

Thank you for your comment. We hope that your tourism experience in Sri Lanka will be safe and enjoyable. Through my experience, I would like tourists to use Uber and ickme to choose safe transportation and pay extra attention to avoid fraud and trouble. I hope you all have a good experience.

[@巳巳ヌヌ]

今年スリランカに行くので参考にさせていただきます

[@DazChappell]

I love the style of the video!, Its such a shame about the problem you faced! Are you still in Sri Lanka?

[@-JourneyofCourage-gn7nz]

I'm very happy that you liked the video. thank you very much. I have now returned to Japan safely. I would be happy if you could watch the next video. I look forward to sharing new content and adventures with you. Also, if you have any questions or requests, please let us know. I am filled with gratitude for everyone's support and support.

[@VideoVerdict]

I want you to make a complaint to the nearest police station in Colombo. And please do not blur out the face of the scammer. Scammers do not deserve that respect. I will 100% help you make this happen.

[@-JourneyofCourage-gn7nz]

Thank you for your kind words and cooperation. I am aware that the cause of this situation was my lack of research prior to my visit. I realized that it is essential to gather information and prepare in advance when visiting Sri Lanka.

[@VideoVerdict]

@@-JourneyofCourage-gn7nz you are the victim here brother. Me saying sorry to you carries no effect. I think it's important to teach the scammer a lesson and get your money back, so that he won't do the same thing to another tourist.

[@千葉県人-o7s]

ありがとうございます😅お疲れ様でした。 列車の切符ってネット予約とは、どこのサイトでされたか教えていただけないでしょうか…！

[@jal8534]

トゥクトゥク🛺も詐欺の仲間でしょうねぇ。酷いなぁ。

[@mk-xd1ow]

旅はよくしてるんですか？

[@Baby-vp7yq]

スリランカ人です！ 本当に申し訳ありません！

[@kawasaki9091]

なんでスリランカ人は騙したりしてしまうのですか？

[@MaheshWalatara]

Damn the bald tuk tuk driver should’ve been taken to the police. Call the Tourist Police and make a complaint. You have his face on camera.

[@-JourneyofCourage-gn7nz]

I am truly grateful to you for sharing your regrets with me. Although I had a scary experience, I was able to remain alert and careful after that. I learned a lot from this incident and will be more careful and safe on my next trip. I am grateful for everyone's support and empathy, which allows me to move forward.

[@gimhan555]

hello dear, scammers are everywhere in the world. you should be smart enough to prevent them. if you don't know the anything you can google... as a sri lankan, I am really sorry for this.

[@-JourneyofCourage-gn7nz]

Thank you for your comment from Sri Lanka. The cause of this problem was that I visited without doing detailed research before visiting. However, after that, I was blessed with wonderful encounters and experiences, and I fell in love with Sri Lanka. I am so grateful to have been exposed to the beautiful scenery, wonderful culture and kind people of this country.

[@anojj1897]

Sorry man, But for future travels plz research further about the price range of tuk rides or anything in general.

[@-JourneyofCourage-gn7nz]

Thank you for your comment. Although my lack of research led to some trouble, I came to love Sri Lanka deeply through the wonderful encounters and experiences I had afterwards. I will try to prepare more carefully when I visit in the future and increase my knowledge to enjoy a safe and enjoyable stay.

[@roycolambaarachchi8022]

You can compcomplain about this tourist police with the video clip . They will help you .

[@-JourneyofCourage-gn7nz]

I have returned to Japan and am unable to complete the necessary procedures with the Sri Lankan police. Nevertheless, the comments and support from all of you on KZbin have been a great source of encouragement. I am truly grateful for your warm words. Thank you very much.

[@chanzholopainen3406]

You shouldn't have blurred out his face in this video. Sri Lankan police would track down the guy and punish him. I mean this is a big money! You have to report it (btw This video is being shared all over Sri Lankan people's social media, and if you had shown us the face, the tourism police may have arrested him.

[@-JourneyofCourage-gn7nz]

I've wondered about blurring this person's face before, but this incident shows that I didn't do enough research beforehand. This is my mistake and I deeply regret it. We hope that by watching this video, you will be more wary of fraudulent activity and help minimize damage. We also ask for your cooperation in reducing malicious acts.

[@chanzholopainen3406]

@-JourneyofCourage-gn7nz As a Sri Lankan, I'm sick of these lowlifes. And I've seen many videos of tourists who got caught by 'em. This is sad, and the government should have taken more steps to protect visitors before start promoting tourism in Sri Lanka. When the country is desperately dying for dollars, this is the opposite of what we need. Then again, I suggest you think about reasonable prices before you pay for anyone. I mean of course this is not your fault and you're a victim. But still, you better be more careful of these types of people, no matter where you travel. Understandably, it's not easy to get a hang of being reasonable of prices when you're in a foreign country. At least do some bargaining as opposed to pulling bill notes out from your wallet.

[@batigol1022]

左手はダメやぞ

[@nekotyannmann]

勇気ってか＾＾；

[@gayashanwickramasinghe5325]

😢

[@kapurubanda6131]

Any reason why my comment got removed?

[@-JourneyofCourage-gn7nz]

I don't know why my comment was deleted, but I don't remember deleting it myself. Also, I can't see your comment. Maybe it was automatically hidden if it contained extreme language. Please try submitting your comment again to facilitate mutual communication. If you have any issues, please contact us and we will help you.

[@kapurubanda6131]

@@-JourneyofCourage-gn7nz Nope, it didn't contain such language. maybe it's youtube. it had a couple of youtube links to similar scams (from Dale Phillips and Karl Rock), a link to where you can see the contact details of Sri Lankan Tourist Police (you can find their contact details from google) and a warning about scammers reaching tourists offering tours. also, not to use tuk-tuks without negotiating the price first. I think you already got the same info in other comments. you should definitely contact the Tourist Police and send the picture of the scammer and the number of the tuk-tuk if you have it recorded. Edit: Good way to find a fair tuk-tuk price is to compare it with something like Uber and PickMe (local version). I think this applies to some other countries as well.

[@traveldiary1244]

Hello, thank you for sharing this information. It's highly valuable to raise awareness about safety during tourism in Sri Lanka. Continuously sharing this information in KZbin comments is crucial to ensure everyone's safety. When using tuk-tuks in Sri Lanka, it's important to engage in price negotiations and consider safe alternatives like Uber and PickMe. Contacting the tourist police and providing information about scammers can also help protect other travelers. Thank you once again.