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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do pick pockets in Rome target white people mostly? I'm curious if any brown or black person here has been a victim.[/quote]

I think they will target anyone that looks like a tourist. My tall big white male friend was  targeted by several young tweens on public transportation in Rome. His wallet was in his back pants pocket. He started yelling. He managed to keep his wallet.

He told his wife he will not return to Italy.

We had the incorrectly making change money scam done to someone in our party at a Roman ruin admission desk in Vicenza. He caught it and forced the woman to give him the correct bills  [b] but he had to get aggressive[/b].[/quote]

Getting aggressive is always the right approach. They need things to go down quietly to evade detection by cops and other potential victims. Americans are very polite and friendly, and people know that we are generally embarrassed to be perceived as rude. This is weaponized by scammers. In Paris and Rome, do not be polite. Make a scene if necessary. When Roma approach you and ask if you'll sign their survey, say no loudly and keep walking. If someone asks you for directions, tell them loudly and rudely to use Google Maps. Be a dick. [/quote]

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