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TRAVEL SCAM
Paris, France
Fake Ticket Scam
Scammers sell fake or invalid tickets for attractions to unsuspecting tourists.
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, major attractions
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
Scammer approaches offering “skip-the-line” or discounted tickets → Claims tickets are official → Tourist buys thinking it’s a deal → Entry is denied because tickets are fake or already used
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
People selling tickets outside attractions, prices too cheap, no official booth, pressure to buy quickly
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
Buy tickets only from official websites or counters, avoid street sellers, verify ticket authenticity
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