In Reply to: Warning re: Ferry from Padang Bai posted by Camille on Thursday, 20. October 2005 at 23:47 Bali Time:
Ring the Department of Foreign affairs, tell them. I was trying to find the number I called to report a scam but sorry I couldn't but just call dept foreign affaris in Canberra, they will transfer you to the correct department. I am absolutely positive the young French couple will have already reported to their equivalent.
Thank you for posting here, yes lonely planet have a special section for scams and other problems which threaten safety.