Take extreme care in transit areas.
Train stations and subways are popular pickpocketing hot spots. According to Nguyen Anh Lukas, a Vietnamese photographer in France, tourists need to be on high alert for people who suddenly approach, bump into you or pretend to fall on you. These are common tricks to distract you while their accomplices take action.
Ly Dat Thu, a tour guide in Rome, Italy, also noted that groups of people often travel in groups of 3-5 people, who can disguise themselves as pregnant women or use large bags to hide their actions. They often take advantage of passengers struggling to get through ticket gates or jostling in crowded train cars.
Practical advice:
- On the subway, choose a position close to the wall or near a closed door, and avoid standing with your back to other people.
- If you go in a group, always remind and keep an eye on each other's belongings.
Choose clothes and accessories wisely
Travelers are often easy targets because of their flashy clothes, branded items, and relaxed, unguarded demeanor. According to Lukas, these behaviors can be noticed by thieves right at the airport. They can try to distract you and steal your luggage right from the trolley.
To minimize the risk, you should choose simple clothes, blend in with the crowd like the locals. If you want to wear fashionable clothes to take pictures, consider using technology taxi services to move instead of public transport.
Protect your property when taking photos
Being engrossed in taking photos can make you lose your guard. Anh Thu advises that when asking others to take photos , tourists should prioritize family groups or groups from Korea, Japan, China because they are often more trustworthy.
Look carefully before handing your phone to strangers. When taking selfies, always hold the device firmly and consider using a phone strap for extra security.
The "golden" rule when carrying backpacks and belongings
One of the most effective preventive measures is to always wear a backpack or a crossbody bag that zips up to your chest. “Never keep your phone or important documents in the side pockets of your jacket, they can disappear in a split second,” says Lukas.
Mr. Thu emphasized that important documents such as passports should be kept safely at the hotel. Re-issuing documents when lost abroad is complicated and time-consuming. In your backpack, you should only carry items of low value such as water bottles, tissues or a light jacket. Instead of carrying a lot of cash, prioritize using credit cards or payment applications on your phone for daily expenses.
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