During the rainy season (June to November), floods, typhoons and severe weather can disrupt essential services.Use official or prearranged taxis, especially at airports. Only use ATMs in banks and shopping centres. Credit and debit card fraud and card skimming happen across Vietnam. Travellers have been robbed withdrawing money from ATMs.Have a clear agreement on the expected level of service. Personal or commercial disputes sometimes lead to threats of physical violence or death.Get urgent medical help if you suspect drink spiking. Pay attention when your drinks are being mixed. Travellers have been assaulted after having their food or drinks spiked. Aggravated theft, sexual assault and assault happen.Be prepared to surrender your valuables rather than risk being injured in a struggle. Be aware of motorbikes approaching as you walk. Hold bags and backpacks in front of you or on the opposite side to the traffic to make them harder to steal. Snatch-and-grab theft by thieves on motorcycles is also common. Petty theft, including bag slashing, is common in tourist areas and crowded places, especially during holiday times.Road accidents are a major cause of injury. Be alert at all times on the roads.
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