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TRAVEL SCAM
Paris, France
Wallet Drop Scam
Scammers drop a wallet intentionally and accuse tourists of stealing money to extort payment.
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Tourist areas, busy streets
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
A scammer drops a wallet in front of a tourist → Tourist picks it up → Scammer returns and claims money is missing → Fake accomplice (sometimes posing as police) pressures victim to pay
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
Sudden accusation, aggressive behavior, involvement of multiple people
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
Avoid picking up suspicious items, stay calm, refuse to pay and walk away
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