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TRAVEL SCAM
Rome, Italy
Street Rose Scam
Vendors hand tourists roses as a “gift” and later demand payment, creating social pressure.
Medium Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Tourist squares, restaurants, popular attractions
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Vendor approaches couples or tourists;
2. Gives a rose claiming it’s free;
3. Leaves briefly or insists it’s a gift;
4. Returns to demand money.
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
- Rose given without request;
- Claims it’s free;
- Targets couples;
- Pushy demand for payment later
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
- Do not accept items from strangers;
- Refuse politely and walk away;
- Avoid eye contact with street vendors;
- Keep moving without stopping
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