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TRAVEL SCAM
Multiple Cities, Italy
Designer Coat Scam
A scammer pretends to be a fashion professional and offers a “branded” coat at a cheap price which is actually fake.
Medium Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Streets, tourist areas, parking spots
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Well-dressed person approaches tourist;
2. Claims to work for a luxury brand;
3. Offers a designer coat for cheap or as a favor;
4. Tourist pays and later discovers it’s fake.
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
- Claims connection with luxury brands;
- Offers expensive item cheaply;
- Urgent or emotional story;
- No proof of authenticity
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
- Do not trust street offers;
- Avoid buying from strangers;
- Verify product authenticity;
- Walk away from “too good to be true” deals
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