The "bracelet" scam is not something new or even limited to Negril - this is from the "Beware: 7 Scams Every Traveler Needs to Know About" article on Yahoo.com.
Where: Paris and Rome
Scam: As you’re walking near the famous Sacre Coeur or Spanish Steps, a charismatic man strolls up to you and starts a conversation. Before you know it, he’s tying a bracelet around your wrist or finger and double-knotting it better than a Boy Scout. Then he demands payment. Of course, you can say no. But if you do, he’ll scream that you are stealing his bracelet and embarrass you in public. Most tourists give in to the pressure and pay just to prevent a scene.
https://www.yahoo.com/travel/beware-...188966502.html
