Other Tourist Scams in Rome, Italy
Timeshares, fake police, charity fraud, and miscellaneous scams targeting visitors. Below are the other scams scams reported in Rome — how they work and how to avoid them.
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Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Other Scams Scams
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How it works
Buses 40 and 64, which run from Termini Station to the Vatican, are notorious for organized pickpocket gangs. The buses get very crowded and thieves work in teams — one distracts while another steals.
How it works
Street sellers spread counterfeit handbags and sunglasses on sheets near the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. In Italy, buying counterfeit goods can result in fines for the buyer of €1,000–10,000.
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10 total warnings across all categories