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TRAVEL SCAM
Paris, France
Clear Cup Scam (Coin Spill Scam)
Scammers place a cup of coins in front of tourists so they accidentally kick it, creating guilt and prompting them to give money.
Medium Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Tuileries Garden, Louvre area, busy tourist streets
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
A scammer places a coin-filled cup in tourist’s path → Tourist unknowingly kicks it → Coins spill → Victim feels guilty and helps collect → Scammer expects or demands money
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
Sudden object underfoot, coins spilling unexpectedly, nearby person acting distressed
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
Stay alert while walking, do not feel obligated to pay, keep belongings secure while bending down
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