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Italy

48 scams

Besides being home to the most number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites globally, Italy also offers delicious cuisine, trendy fashion, stunning coasts, lakes, mountains and more!

Unfortunately, huge crowds of tourists have also attracted opportunists who rip tourists off with some well-polished petty crime and scams.

Note: vast majority of trips are trouble free and there is no need to be paranoid. That said, it always pays to be aware, careful, and prepared.

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Travel scams in Italy

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Piazza San Marco

Street pickpockets in Italy

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How it works: Version 1: they work in a gang – one onlooker, one blocks, pushes, distracts, or engages you, one grabs and the final hides the loot under a…

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Spanish Steps, Rome

String bracelet scam in Italy

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How it works: Version 1 (standard): tout asks if if you want a “friendship bracelet” or “friendship ring”. If you say yes, a string/bracelet will be tied so tightly around…

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Colosseum

Italian suit scam in Italy

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How it works: Opening: a well-dressed man who speaks English approaches you while in his car to ask for directions. He then asks where you from and claim to have…

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Taxis in Capri

Taxi scams in Italy

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How it works: Tricks: charging a flat fare instead of using the meter (except when going to and from the airport); rigged meter; taking a longer route. Note: some charges…

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Gladiators at Trevi Fountain

Rome gladiators photo scam in Italy

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How it works: Situation: despite bans in 2015 and 2017 and a law in 2017 fining anyone dressed as a historical figure for photos/video up to 400 euros, these charlatans…

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Autostrada in Milan

Flat tire scam in Italy

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How it works: Version 1: while driving, a motorist asks you to pull over, indicating a flat tire. Once you get out and are distracted, an accomplice enters your car…

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Traffic in Catania

Fake car crash in Italy

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How it works: Drivers of old cars intentionally bang into your car so as to claim damages. Places to beware: Naples Pisa What to do: Stay alert and make sure…

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Shell game in Venice

Shell game scam in Italy

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How it works: Opening: To win, you bet which one of three cups contain a ball (or three shells containing a pea; or three cards containing a queen), after they…

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Piazza del Popolo

Free rose scam in Italy

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How it works: Couples are targeted. A tout first compliments the lady’s looks and then passes her a rose. If she accepts, he will hound the husband/boyfriend for money. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHg-FBNXQu4…

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Ponte di Rialto, Venice

Petition charity scam in Italy

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How it works: Opening: you may be approached to sign a petition such as for the deaf and mute charity (sham organization) or a petition against drugs. Set-up: if you…

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