Pickpocket Prevention

Pickpockets love to target tourists. Tourists carry valuables such as phones, money, credit cards, and passports. Understand how pickpockets try to distract and steal from their targets. Outfox them and don’t be a victim of a pickpocket or distraction gang.

Five Things to Learn From Someone Who Fell Victim to a Pickpocket

POSTED April 27th 2024 BY Beth Williams
If you have never fallen victim to a pickpocket, you are lucky – and to tell you the truth – if you are just a little street smart, you may never in your lifetime. However, pickpockets come in a variety of levels of expertise from the expert to the opportunist. Falling victim to either one and losing your credit cards, as well as your passport...
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How to Avoid Pickpockets While Traveling

POSTED April 21st 2024 BY Beth Williams
Think You’re Savvy Enough to Avoid Pickpockets While Traveling? Ok, so you’re going abroad, you’re not thinking about how to avoid pickpockets well not just yet. The excitement has been building, your luggage is ready to be packed, you’ve got your flights picked, your passport and travel-sized liquids are ready, and you’ve notified your credit card company you’re going overseas. Quite simply you’re prepared!  In...
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How To Avoid Pickpockets in Paris

POSTED April 9th 2024 BY Beth Williams
With over 2.2 million city residents and millions of tourists, it is easy to see how this crowded city can make a petty thief rich. If you travel there you should know how to avoid pickpockets in Paris.  The US Embassy reports that major sites such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the Champs-Elysées are prime hunting grounds for Paris pickpockets who work near...
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Italy – Avoid Thefts and Pickpockets Milan

POSTED March 25th 2024 BY Beth Williams
Pickpocket Scams in Milan, Italy Milan may be the fashion capital of Italy, but it is also a city where tourists can be victims of pickpocketing firsthand.  Pickpocket scams in Italy mirror the tide of tourists visiting. In Milan, the top places where you need to exercise caution are where there are high concentrations of tourists, such as the central train station Stazione Cadorna, and...
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Purse Thieves Caught on Video

POSTED March 25th 2024 BY Beth Williams
Watch how these purse thieves are caught on video stealing purses in various situations and various countries. Sometimes, you really need to watch videos of items being stolen from travelers to truly understand the importance of making sure your bags are theft-resistant to keep your valuables secure. Travel with peace of mind by investing in an anti-theft travel bag, a money belt, or an anti-theft...
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Purse Theft – How Purse Thieves Work

POSTED February 7th 2024 BY Beth Williams
Purse theft by thieves and pickpockets has been around since purses were first made. Purse theft is a crime that every woman should be vigilant against, as having your purse stolen or picked, can be a huge inconvenience if not devastating. If a purse thief victimizes you while you’re traveling the purse theft can be a vacation-ruining experience. Here are a few ideas to help...
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How to Pickpocket Proof Your Purse or Shoulder Bag

POSTED January 23rd 2024 BY Beth Williams
How to Pickpocket Proof Your Purse or Shoulder Bag Try to pickpocket proof your purse or shoulder bag if you don’t want to purchase a pickpocket-proof purse or shoulder bag. You may want to modify your own purse or handbag to make it pickpocket-proof if you absolutely love the style and/or don’t want to spend money on a new travel bag. While it may not...
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Travel Scams in Europe You Need to Know Now

POSTED January 15th 2024 BY Travel Writer
Where there are tourists, there are pickpockets and con-artists. Travel scams in Europe typically fall into two categories.  Distraction thefts and thefts of opportunity. Some scams seem to be more prevalent in some countries while other travel scams are more popular in different countries. You’re more vulnerable to being ripped off in unfamiliar surroundings and street thieves take advantage of this. Trending Distraction Travel Scams...
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