Browse 2 verified travel scam reports from Italy, submitted by real travelers. Learn about the most common scams and stay one step ahead before you go.
🗓️ Scam date: 12 March 2026
📝 Reported: 12 August 2026
We went to a small restaurant near the Colosseum. The menu didn’t list prices for drinks and starters. After eating, the bill came to €180 for two people, even though we only ordered a pasta and drinks. The staff refused to explain the charges and insisted we pay immediately. We felt tricked and overcharged.
🗓️ Scam date: 20 June 2026
📝 Reported: 9 August 2026
I booked an apartment online that looked very real with photos and reviews. The owner asked me to pay a deposit by bank transfer to confirm the reservation. After I sent the money, the listing disappeared and the person stopped replying to my messages. I later realized the listing was fake.