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TRAVEL SCAM
Paris, France
Bracelet Forcing Scam
Scammers forcibly tie bracelets on tourists and demand money
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Montmartre stairs, Square Louise-Michel, Sacré-Cœur area
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
A group of scammers quickly tie a bracelet around the tourist’s wrist or finger without consent, making it difficult to remove, then aggressively demand payment for it
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
Strangers grabbing your hand, fast bracelet tying, group surrounding you, insisting payment
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
Do not stop, keep hands close, firmly say NO, pull away quickly and leave area
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