When you land · Macau
What are the scams in Macau?
Two to know. 'Chip lenders' on casino floors.
Areas to avoid: None — very safe; casinos are heavily policed.
Checked 3 Sep 2026
MacauScams
Areas to avoid: None — very safe; casinos are heavily policed.
The usual tricks
- 'Chip lenders' on casino floors — never borrow; it is illegal and dangerous
- Unlicensed money changers near the border offering 'better' rates
Every detail we holdThe scams facts, as checked
Scams
- 'Chip lenders' on casino floors — never borrow; it is illegal and dangerous
- Unlicensed money changers near the border offering 'better' rates
Areas to avoid
- None — very safe; casinos are heavily policed
Emergency numbers
- Police / Ambulance / Fire — 999
- Consulate General of India (Hong Kong, covers Macau) — +852-3970-9900
- Tourism hotline — +853-2833-3000