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TRAVEL SCAM
Multiple Cities, Italy
Ticket Machine Distraction Scam
Scammers offer help at ticket machines and use distraction to steal money or belongings.
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Train stations, metro stations, Termini area
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Tourist uses ticket machine;
2. Stranger offers help without request;
3. Interferes with buttons or causes confusion;
4. Accomplice steals wallet or cash.
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
- Unsolicited help at machine;
- Pressing buttons quickly;
- Standing too close;
- Sudden confusion or distraction
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
- Refuse help from strangers;
- Use machines independently;
- Keep distance from others;
- Stay alert in transport hubs
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