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TRAVEL SCAM
Paris, France
Ring Scam
A scammer pretends to find a gold ring and offers it to you before asking for money.
Medium Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Near tourist attractions, streets, bridges
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
. A person picks up a ring from the ground.
2. They ask if it belongs to you.
3. They offer it to you.
4. They then ask for money in return.
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
Stranger finding jewelry near you, Offering it as a gift, Asking for payment after, Targeting tourists
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
Refuse and walk away, Do not accept items from strangers, Ignore interaction, Stay alert
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