3. Bracelets at Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps
No. 3 on our list of major travel scams around the world is something you can find in different destinations across the globe, but it’s particularly popular at tourist hot spots in Rome. According to travel experts, you’re likely to encounter this scam at the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. Moreover, it seems that it particularly preys on young women tourists.
The trick goes like this: someone will approach you and place a “free” bracelet on your wrist. Other versions of the scam include receiving a sprig of rosemary “for good luck”. This may seem like a nice gesture at first, except it’s not. Once you’ve accepted the so-called gift, they will demand payment, even though they claimed at first it was free!
Similar to other major travel scams, the best advice is not to let them give or place anything on you in the first place.
