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TRAVEL SCAM
Rome, Italy
Flower Gift Scam
Street vendors offer flowers as a gift and later demand money from tourists.
Medium Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Tourist attractions, squares, busy streets
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Vendor approaches tourist with friendly attitude;
2. Offers flower as “free gift”;
3. Tourist accepts or holds it;
4. Vendor demands payment and creates pressure.
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
- Says item is free;
- Targets couples or tourists;
- Becomes persistent after giving item;
- Asks for money afterward
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
- Do not accept items from strangers;
- Politely refuse and keep walking;
- Avoid eye contact;
- Stay alert in tourist areas
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