Two "gladiators" outside the Colosseum pulled me into a photo. After two shots they demanded €50 — "€25 each". They physically blocked us when we offered €10. Take your own photos from a distance; any pose costs money.
🗓️ Scam date: 27 September 2025
📝 Reported: 8 September 2026
The sign at the official taxi stand clearly said fixed fare €48 to the center. Our driver insisted his meter said €95 because of "night time and luggage". We paid €60 after arguing. Take a photo of the fixed-fare board before you get in.
🗓️ Scam date: 30 May 2025
📝 Reported: 2 August 2026
At Termini, a man "accidentally" smeared mustard on my jacket, then a very helpful stranger offered tissues and started dabbing. When he left, my wallet was gone from my front pocket. If someone spills something on you, refuse all help.
🗓️ Scam date: 19 November 2025
📝 Reported: 2 July 2026
A reseller outside the Colosseum metro sold us two "skip the line" tickets with QR codes for €80. The QR codes were screenshots of someone else's tickets and the scanner rejected them. Buy only from the official CoopCulture site.