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TRAVEL SCAM
Paris, France
Impersonation Scam (Authority Fraud)
Scammers impersonate law enforcement or officials to pressure victims into making payments.
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Phone calls, email, online communication
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
Scammer calls or contacts victim pretending to be police or authority → Claims fines or legal issue → Demands urgent payment → Victim sends money via unsafe methods like gift cards or crypto
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
Unexpected call from authority, urgent payment demand, request for gift card or crypto
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
Never send money to unknown callers, verify through official channels, ignore suspicious requests
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