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TRAVEL SCAM
Barcelona, Spain
Rosemary Fortune Scam
Scammers offer a “free” rosemary branch and then demand money while creating pressure and distraction.
Medium Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Tourist streets, city centers, busy attractions
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. A scammer gives a rosemary branch claiming it brings good luck
2. They start telling fortune or engaging the victim
3. They demand payment aggressively and may cause a scene
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
- Being given something for free by strangers
- Sudden demand for money
- Refusal to leave without payment
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
- Refuse all unsolicited offers
- Do not accept items from strangers
- Walk away immediately
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