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TRAVEL SCAM
Florence, Italy
Art Poster Damage Scam
Vendors place art posters on the ground and accuse tourists of damaging them to demand money.
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Piazza del Duomo, crowded tourist streets
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Posters are laid on busy walking paths;
2. Tourist unknowingly steps near or on them;
3. Vendor claims damage;
4. Demands payment aggressively.
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
- Posters placed on ground;
- Sudden accusation of damage;
- Happens in crowded areas;
- Pushy demand for money
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
- Watch where you walk;
- Avoid crowded narrow paths;
- Do not engage in arguments;
- Walk away calmly
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