My reply will bump up an old topic, but it's worth bumping. Have fun, but stay safe bros
I visit Paris, and thanks god for these warnings, I didn't lose any $$$. However, Paris is crawling with con men trying hard to get you, from black guys trying to sell you stuffs or give you "free" strings, to teenager girls asking you to sign petitions .... . I visited the Paris red-light district for a picture of the Moulin Rouge building. The whole area is full of tourists, but mostly just for pictures. Their strip shows / bars ... are empty and they are trying hard to pull you in to con you. Just be warned.