A sketch artist at Place du Tertre grabbed my shoulder, drew for five minutes, and handed me a caricature. "€45, it's already done." The signs say €15. Never let anyone start drawing or painting without agreeing on a price.
🗓️ Scam date: 7 May 2026
📝 Reported: 12 September 2026
A man in a suit with a "TAXI" sign approached us inside Terminal 2 and led us to an unmarked car. He charged €120 for a ride the official stand does for €55, and took a detour "to avoid traffic". Only take cabs from the official rank outside.
🗓️ Scam date: 5 October 2025
📝 Reported: 7 August 2026
On line 1 near the Louvre, a girl shoved a clipboard with a fake petition in my face while another unzipped my backpack. I caught them because the train doors opened and I stepped away. Keep bags in front on the metro.
🗓️ Scam date: 26 February 2026
📝 Reported: 5 July 2026
I bought "skip the line" Eiffel Tower tickets from a site that looked official. Paid €58 per person; the official site charges €29. The tickets were real but double-priced. Only buy from toureiffel.paris.