When I was with a tour group in Paris, we walked up to the base of the Eiffel Tower which is surrounded by them. Our tour guide says "Alright guys I'm going to get your tickets and you don't speak English" and walks off. Seconds later the gypsies were coming up to us asking if we spoke English :)

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Djordje G. says :

Aug 10, 2009

Yep, once in Florence, a long time ago ...

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Nils M. says :

Aug 9, 2009

I have been robbed by uniformed police in Russia, but never had my stuff stolen by Romas.

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Tasia C. says :

Aug 9, 2009

I avoid them at all costs. They're easy to spot. I usually pretend that I'm ignoring them but really pay attention to them. However, I've been to Rome recently and noticed this time around that they aren't nearly as many.

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Katka V. says :

Aug 8, 2009

watch out when you see pregnant women, they tend to pickpocket often. experienced myself. in Italy always keep an eye on your stuff!!

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Joanna B. says :

Aug 7, 2009

I've avoided it - one thought is to not make eye contact and walk purposefully. You can be less attractive as a potential victim that way.

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Marcial W. says :

Aug 5, 2009

Apart from you using the word «gypsy» (which could be related to a few peoples in Europe) which I think may be inappropriate, I did realize someones intention to pickpocket me several different times in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Using reason and certain precautions avoid most cases, i think. M

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Tiffany N. says :

Aug 4, 2009

The number of cases in Italy have fallen so I think the chance of getting pick pocketed are getting slimmer.

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Corinna R. says :

Aug 3, 2009

Patty, it was more of a yes/no question. I have, in fact avoided being taken by gypsies in Florence and was curious how many others had avoided being robbed.

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