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Compare the actual currency-exchange amount, not just a sign

Ask for the amount you will receive after applicable fees and check the receipt before leaving. Keep the money count private and avoid exchanging through an unknown person. Large advertised rate numbers do not explain every condition.
A convenience store at Godeok subway station in Seoul
Reference photograph, not evidence of current service or conditions.
Image credit: LERK · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized