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TRAVEL SCAM
Paris, France
Clipboard Petition Pickpocket Scam
Tourists are tricked into signing petitions while accomplices steal money
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Louvre Museum, Montmartre, major tourist attractions
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
A group of scammers approach with clipboards asking for signatures and small donations, then use distraction to pickpocket cash or valuables from the victim’s wallet
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
Multiple people with clipboards, pushy behavior, asking for donation, distraction while wallet is open
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
Avoid signing petitions, do not open wallet in public, keep moving, stay alert in crowded areas
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