Living in Italy: Be Careful What You Sign!

Living in Italy is wonderful. Just not every day at every moment. While you’re walking down the street, pay close attention to these people and those who ask for your signature and other sensitive information all for a good cause. As I’ve said in the video, people who ask for your signature usually do it with the bestest of intentions. My question is what could happen to your information after t they’re in possession of it? Buona visione!
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[@tsakurshovi6676]

The variation on this is that after they convince you of the righteousness of their cause, say drug abuse or helping the handicapped or poor or whatever, and you sign their petition, they know they've snagged you and will always try to guilt trip you into a donation. Don't sign, don't add your email, and don't give them any money!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Exactly. Don’t fall down the rabbit hole

[@lislearnitalianwithsongs]

NON FIRMARE MAI NIENTE! This sounds like Italian grandpa’s advice, but I agree 100%. Useful video, as usual! Grazie!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

E bravo nonno !! Some ways of thinking of our grandparents are outdated. however, others are still spot on

[@niccicoleman3761]

These same things happen here in central California, USA. It is good to be reminded that the standard that I already adhere to, should not go away when traveling. Thank you for your content.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Right. It’s easy to lose your head when traveling and out of your element

[@norma8686]

Similar to this there are those scam calls where they ask "am I speaking to Name Surname" and usually the person says yes. Don't say that, they want that word cause then they'll use that to sign you up for services on the phone and just take your money without you knowing.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi Norma. I appreciate your comments as always I’ve heard of that scam too thus why I never respond to unknown numbers.

[@russwoodward8917]

Good information!

[@mcz428]

Good video so far!

[@carolc1543]

I moved to Puglia last week. Love it. Today i am going to try to get an Italian sim for my phone. Your timing for this topic is perfect. I am afraid to sign anything. My italian is not good enough for contracts. I better get an italian to come with me

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi and congrats on the move ! Many people talk of moving here. Few people actually walk the walk. No don’t worry if there is a contract to sign it’s a safe thing to do when done with a reputable cell phone company but yes do bring an Italian with you to be safe.

[@shreyamukherjee7720]

Very useful video. Grazie! 🙏

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Glad you enjoyed it. Happy to help !

[@Rualnys]

I completely agree. Don’t waste your time with this and safeguard your privacy in the process. Tom Segura has a funny bit about these people asking for signatures outside stores and such.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

I’m watching a few of his videos. He’s funny.

[@chuckswaim]

Thanks, David! This was very informative about the signature scam. You had some good anti-scam advice. 🤠👍

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Thank you!

[@willyb8511]

Agree 100%

[@EllieScholl]

This is great!

[@BigCityCBGs]

Hi I just got back from Italy and we were only approached one time from someone looking for a signature but just told them no thanks and walked away. The one thing that I noticed and it really pissed me off was the guys around the attractions selling stuff and their scams are not even Italians all from other countries. I had a few choice words for some of them who got too aggressive. Coming from LA I've had a lot of practice. Overall had a great time in Italy and when we were in Rome I kept an eye out looking to see you on the streets Ha Ha!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Yeah, they don't always take no for answer and can be quite insistent. It irritates me too.

[@debsmith7120]

Getting your information is the first step in stealing your identity. They have an address, phone number, name and signature. They could use this to apply for a credit card in your name, use it, default on the payments, and destroy your credit.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi Deb. Other things I hadn’t considered. Thank you 😊. Fraud is real and definitely out there

[@hbp_]

Also: never sign anything unless you understand what you are signing for. This might be hard in Italy because every time you need to do anything in this country it seems to involve signing dozens of documents. Just ask if you are unsure what's that you need to sign "just quicky" in a post office or bank. Luckily the law is on your side and if you end up signing something that you couldn't have understand it's actually invalid (i.e. has no contractual value). I have been once in a situation where this law was an useful leverage an helped me to get off from an unfavourable purchase agreement.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Interesting. How do you prove to the law though that you didn’t understand it ?

[@hbp_]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly good question. I don't know but I suppose at worst case it's up to the court to determine it one way or another. Usually nobody wants to go to the actual trial in court and prefer to make an agreement.

[@stevenquestionseverything4445]

Anyone know of a plant nursery in Rome that sells umbrella pine tree seeds (like the ones that line the old Via Appia)? Not too sure what Italians even call them…

[@Senseilizzy777]

I know those exact scammers you showed lol! ( in Trastevere) I had really done my research before my first time there. The petition for anti drug people comes to my husband . I say no and told him to go. ( basta ! Basta!) to this day they hate me. These people in particular get either money in cash OR their end game is to get a monthly donation. Does that money go to a charity ? Nope.. Only Italian citizens could have any impact on a petition.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

The two guys in the video were for an adopt a child program. I have no idea if they are reputable and I feel sorry for the children they represent. I wish we had a 100% guarantee that our money will help these kids in need. My wife once wanted to make a donation. Instead, they wanted her to make a monthly commitment and I wanted her bank details. She said no, and rightly so I would never agreed to that

[@jo5592]

Ha, I wouldn't randomly sign anything in the US let alone another country I'm not familiar with. Pity the poor person who comes soliciting unannounced at my door. Happens a lot in Atlanta. They don't get the royal treatment. I put up a no soliciting sign on my front door. And if they don't adhere to my request, they will be adhering to the tree in my yard.😅

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

🤣🤣🤣🤣. The tree?? That sounds funny ! Do elaborate please

[@jo5592]

Oh, in other words, thrown off the porch.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Nice !

[@mattmaur6321]

Italian people can be very mean

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

They can be.

[@valerianocuomo996]

All paranoics