These bags are great because they make it more difficult for the pickpocket to pull it off your shoulder like a purse with one strap. When I’m visiting crowded spots I also love carrying crossbody bags or backpacks so that I notice any suspicious movement. Keep your wallet, passport, hotel key, phone, everything valuable in your inner pockets while you’re on the move. It will suit the climate with layering for colder days. I recommend investing in a good jacket that has inner pockets. Risky enough to visit some crime hotspots? Don’t dress like a million bucks. Don’t be a person who boasts about possessions never flash valuables and cash when standing in line out in the street. It may sound obvious but it’s definitely worth repeating. If you’re traveling with friends you can share your stuff and money. Not only they can’t steal what you don’t have, but also it allows you to carry a less heavy backpack. You may want to carry a few things when going sightseeing. You Don’t Have to Carry the Extra Weight – Be More with Less Thieves take advantage of folks who aren’t aware of their own personal security and love to exploit people’s weaknesses.ģ. They outsmart tourists by using fake pregnant bellies or pretending to be elegantly dressed women trying to board trains, buses, and trams. Gypsy beggars, Middle Eastern women, and teenagers often work in small groups of 2 to 4. Looking behind you ruins their intentions to get money and can help you with identifying people who aren’t supposed to be too close to you. Pickpockets usually stalk their victims and wait for that unguarded moment to start acting. When exploring new places always look back and pay attention to the people around you. So be sure to keep your wallet in the front pocket of your pants or jacket. That being said, they always look for those who are not paying attention to their belongings. Being experts at what they do, they follow the path of least resistance meaning, however. After spending three weeks in Rome, Italy, I’ve seen one incident with police being involved on the Rome Metro.Īs a solo traveler, I know that pickpockets are always looking for the weakest link.
They can quickly change from one route to another that gives them plenty of exits if they’re being chased. Subway car during rush hour is the perfect place where criminals blend into the crowd, sly their way to the victim, and empty one’s pockets. Public places, congested stations, and buses are prime spots for pickpockets. Things You Should Know to Avoid Pickpockets While Traveling:
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I’ve put together a guide on how to avoid pickpockets while traveling and outlined some of the robberies you should know to beat pickpockets. We all should learn from the mistakesof others. But it’s vital to know the most common pickpocket techniques to keep your phone and other belongings safe. Pickpocketing (not to mention more serious crimes) doesn’t happen as often as the Internet and media would like you to believe. Don’t think that traveling always results in becoming a victim. I’m convinced that most people are reliable and trustworthy. It is not about paranoia, it is about thinking preemptively to keep moneyand valuables safe. Crowded squares, train stations, night buses, and so on. Think also about places where you might be more vulnerable to protect yourself. Yet another sobering thought you say? Yup, but it works! Spend some time thinking of how someone could filch something from you. It may sound a bit weird but thinking like a thief or robber may actually protect your possessions. But that was a very isolated and tough incident that has nothing to do with pickpocketing.Īfter that particular incident, I changed the way I look at things. I never had problems except for one time when three robbers stole my old Samsung phone in Poznan, Poland. While I’m not one of those travelers who carry all their stuff 24/7, in over 10 years of travel through 50+ countries I have never been pick-pocketed. This blog post also includes pickpocket hotspots in Europe. Here are some proven ways to avoid pickpockets while traveling and avoid becoming a crime victim. Pickpockets love to take advantage of travelers, and if you’re not taking the proper precautions, it’s easy to become a victim. Though muggings and theft rank much lower than more serious crimes, it is still a common type of criminal activity all around the world. Sometimes we do this unintentionally, sometimes we push way too hard trying to awaken curiosity. Including me! Especially when visiting some crime hotspots (you shouldn’t do that).
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