Common scams in Singapore and how to avoid them
Started by HalifaxHarry · 20 Mar 2026 · 552 views
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20 Mar 2026 at 17:00
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found downtown to be better.
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20 Mar 2026 at 21:15
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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20 Mar 2026 at 22:58
This matches my experience. Singapore is great value for money.
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21 Mar 2026 at 03:54
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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21 Mar 2026 at 06:06
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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21 Mar 2026 at 07:05
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
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21 Mar 2026 at 13:51
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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22 Mar 2026 at 00:32
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were higher.
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22 Mar 2026 at 00:54
This matches my experience. Singapore is a solid destination.
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22 Mar 2026 at 05:34
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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22 Mar 2026 at 08:41
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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22 Mar 2026 at 15:22
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to download an offline map.
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22 Mar 2026 at 17:47
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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22 Mar 2026 at 22:40
Thanks for sharing. Did you use freelancers or find girls online?
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23 Mar 2026 at 07:05
How's the daytime scene there compared to the Philippines?
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23 Mar 2026 at 08:20
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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23 Mar 2026 at 16:01
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try negotiating.
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23 Mar 2026 at 20:53
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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24 Mar 2026 at 06:34
How long did it take you to find the good spots?
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24 Mar 2026 at 10:13
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Philadelphia, PA
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