HOLIDAYMAKERS have been warned about a popular scam targeting visitors to popular tourist destinations in Europe. Whether you are visiting the Eiffel Tower or the Trevi Fountain, it is vital to be aware of the various dangers and how to avoid them. 2 Tourists visiting Paris for the Olympics this summer or jetting off to Italy for a romantic getaway should be aware of a new scam taking over tourist hotspots Credit: Getty 2 Experts have issued key advice on how to avoid the new scam involving a yarn friendship bracelet Credit: Getty While most tourists are aware of taxi scams, only buying tickets for attractions from official companies, and keeping hold of their bags, there is a new risk facing holidaymakers this summer.
A "bracelet scam is sweeping Europe," travel expert Jessica Dante told The Daily Express. This is similar to the common scam where people will give out roses for free, often to people who are dining at a restaurant or having a drink, to provide a distraction while someone picks their pockets. The bracelet scam "uses the same principle but the scammer will try and put a bracelet around your wrist," Dante explained.
European cities like Paris, Milan, and Rome have been particularly identified as common places for the scam. The Rome Vacation Tips website warns tourists to the Eternal City that the scam is "particularly common," there and that sellers will use "friendly chat" and "guilt-tripping" to get money out of you. While some will use the string bracelet as a.
