Question 1

What is the "ATM Card Skimmers" scam in Naples?

Accepted Answer

Police have found card skimming devices attached to ATMs in tourist areas of Naples, including near the main train station. Devices steal card data while cameras record PINs, enabling full account access. Use ATMs inside bank branches during opening hours. Shield the keypad. If the card slot looks loose or different from the machine's normal appearance, do not use it and report it to the bank.

Question 2

What is the "Short-Change at Spaccanapoli Street Food Stalls" scam in Naples?

Accepted Answer

Street food vendors and small kiosks along Spaccanapoli — particularly around Via dei Tribunali and near the Pio Monte della Misericordia — commonly short-change tourists by handing back change for a smaller note than was given, or by palming one of the notes returned. The vendor typically works quickly and relies on the language barrier and the crowded, chaotic environment to prevent the tourist from recounting. Count your change immediately before moving away from the stall. Hand over the exact amount or the smallest note larger than the price whenever possible. Avoid paying with a 50-euro note at small food stalls — many genuinely cannot change them and some use the exchange as cover for confusion. State your note denomination out loud as you hand it over.

Money & ATM Scams in Naples

ATM Card Skimmers

Short-Change at Spaccanapoli Street Food Stalls

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