Other Tourist Scams in Florence, Italy
Timeshares, fake police, charity fraud, and miscellaneous scams targeting visitors. Below are the other scams scams reported in Florence — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Mykonos, Barcelona, and Krakow.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Other Scams Scams
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How it works
The San Lorenzo market is filled with vendors claiming to sell "genuine Florentine leather." Much of what is sold is low-quality bonded leather or plastic disguised as genuine article, often at genuine leather prices.
How it works
Young people posing as art students invite tourists to a private gallery showing of their work and then pressure them into buying overpriced prints or paintings, implying famous local artists are involved.
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11 total warnings across all categories