Many travelers are concerned about identity theft, worried about a thief using an RFID reader to get their passport info or watching an ATM to steal a pin code. But what about pickpocketing, one of ...
Despite COVID-19, travelers are returning to popular sites like the Trevi Fountain in Rome, the Eiffel Tower and Las Ramblas in Barcelona. Unfortunately, so are the pickpockets. Travel may finally be ...
Most pickpockets operate within an area they are familiar with. They are usually there before you. So, ensure you do not get caught or lost in their different gimmicks meant to put you off guard. Look ...
Pick-pockets are not a new phenomenon in Europe, but anecdotal evidence suggests that the problem may be exploding out of control. During a trip to Paris several weeks ago, my family and I were ...
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