Ring scam is spreading.

Dang funny, did you stop to ask her how she could afford to travel to Paris for the "ring scam semminars" ..LOL ... just kidding..

I've never actually heard a good description of the "ring scam". Can someone describe it?

Here's the scoop on the ring scam:

"The found ring: An innocent-looking person picks up a ring on the ground in front of you, and asks if you dropped it. When you say no, the person examines the ring more closely, then shows you a mark "proving" that it's pure gold. He offers to sell it to you for a good price — which is several times more than he paid for it before dropping it on the sidewalk."

From "Travel Tips."

I doubt if it is spreading but it is very old. First saw it in Milano 20. 25 years ago.