Pickpockets and Bag Thieves: Keeping Your Valuables Safe When You Are Out

Pickpockets and bag thieves often target busy places such as markets, stations and cafés. Learn the tricks they use, from distraction to “table surfing”, and the simple habits that keep your purse, wallet and phone safe – plus what to do if something is taken.

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