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TRAVEL SCAM
Rome, Italy
Fake Luggage Helper Scam
Scammers pretend to help tourists with luggage and then demand money aggressively.
Medium Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Train stations, bridges, tourist transport areas
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Tourist struggles with bags at station or street;
2. A stranger grabs luggage to “help”;
3. Moves it a short distance;
4. Demands payment and may refuse to return it.
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
- Takes luggage without asking;
- No official uniform;
- Demands money after helping;
- Becomes aggressive if refused
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
- Refuse help from strangers;
- Use official porters only;
- Keep control of your luggage;
- Say no firmly and walk away
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