Saturday, March 19, 2011

Avoid Pickpockets while Shopping

Pickpocketing is a common crime in the streets and crowded areas.   During  Christmas season, pickpockets are also busy looking for their next victims in shopping malls.  Here are simple precautionary actions to avoid pickpockets :

Do not bring large amount of money or cash in your wallet especially while shopping.
Be alert when opening your wallet in public areas, pickpockets may get a chance to see the contents of your wallet.

Carry wallet with the awareness  of pickpockets around.  Put your wallet inside the coat pocket for men while at the bottom of  bag for women.

Be suspicious of anyone in crowd.  Common places for pickpockets  are malls,buses, trams, subways, and other crowded areas.

Be vigilant when  going to the bank especially if you carry a large cash of money.

Most victims of pickpockets are travelers since they are unfamiliar to the new place and usually carry travel allowance.  If you are a traveler, also be careful with your luggage and keep important things and documents close to your body.

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