Common scams in Dominican Republic and how to avoid them

Safety update for Dominican Republic based on recent experience and community reports:

General Safety Level: Higher risk than average — stay vigilant.

Common Risks:
- Street touts steering you to overpriced venues
- ATM skimming — use bank ATMs inside branches
- Romance scams — be skeptical of offers

Areas to Avoid:
Avoid the area around the bus station at night.

Police Situation:
Police are generally helpful to tourists.

Stay safe out there.

Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.

Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.