*sighs* I went to Italy last October absolutely paranoid about the "Gypsies" since EVERYONE and THEIR GRANDMOTHER warned me.
After day one I was mad that EVERYONE and THEIR GRANDMOTHER made such a HUGE deal of it.

It is just like any other place. Be careful, keep your stuff next to you. Be cautious.

I had no problems.

The must have book you must get: Italy, Instructions for Use: The Personal, On-Site Assistant for the Enthusiastic It was so helpful.

Enjoy yourself, you are going to have a great time!