Street Performer Payment Scam

TRAVEL SCAM

Multiple Cities, Italy

Street performers entertain tourists and then demand money even if no price was agreed.

Medium Risk

Tourist areas, squares, street performances

1. Tourist watches performance;
2. Performer engages directly;
3. Encourages participation or photos;
4. Demands payment afterward.

- No price mentioned before;
- Encourages interaction;
- Becomes pushy after performance;
- Blocks you from leaving

- Do not engage unless price is clear;
- Walk away after watching;
- Avoid direct interaction;
- Keep distance from performers