Tourists warned ‘do not engage’ with ‘aggressive’ scam targeting major European cities

The scam is said to be common in Rome (Image: Getty Images) European cities such as Rome , Paris and Barcelona are popular tourist destinations year-round thanks to their stunning architecture, wealth of things to do and rich histories. With this popularity comes the risk of scammers who target tourists in particular. READ MORE Brits issued warning about Benidorm beach activity which can cost up to £600 [LATEST] Last year, data compiled by Quotezone revealed their European Scam Index, naming major tourist hubs across France, Spain and Italy in the top 10 destinations where tourist scams are common.

One major scam has impacted tourists in the majority of these cities, with multiple reports of it occurring in Barcelona and Paris. Now, a TikTok creator who was holidaying in Rome said she witnessed the same first-hand near the major tourist attraction The Colosseum. Stephanie , an American who was holidaying in Italy, said she saw a man being targeted by what is being described as the “bracelet scam”.

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