The Clever Travel Companion Updates

European Travelers Most At Risk for Pickpockets

Europe is a travelers dream. The history and romance are alluring. There are countless different cultures, languages, and ethnicities - it is easy to see why...

Jan 15 2020
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40 Top Tourist Scams

We are all aware that scams and thieves, no matter where you may be in the world, target tourists. They're continually evolving their methods for beating...

Dec 29 2018
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10 Worst Cities for Being Pickpocketed In

  Every year lists describing the worst cities for tourists regarding safety/pickpocket risks are compiled and unfortunately they seem to be quite consistent, the same cities stay in...

Jul 10 2018
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Only 1 in every 100 reported pickpocketing cases solved

The number of pickpocketing cases has been soaring, with a sixfold increase in eight years being the latest statistics coming out of Europe, but it remains...

Nov 05 2017
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Pickpocketing cases increased by 6 times in last 8 years

Pickpocketing in Malta has last year reached an all-time high of almost 2,500 cases, an average of seven reported a day. These statistics have forced the...

Nov 05 2017
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6-fold increase in pickpocketing in just 8 years

Pickpocketing in Malta has last year reached an all-time high of almost 2,500 cases, an average of seven reported a day. These statistics have forced the...

Nov 02 2017
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Ex Special Forces Soldier gives advice on how to avoid pickpockets and stay safe during terrorist attacks

In the below video and ex SAS member gives advice to a tvnz correspondent on the best ways to avoid pickpockets and stay safe during a...

Oct 25 2017
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Textbook Pickpocket Manoeuvre Leaves Grandmother $2650 Out of Pocket

The video below captures the moment two professional pickpockets carried out their grubby work on an unsuspecting victim, in this case a 69 year old grandmother...

Oct 21 2017
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Safety Tips for Young Solo Travelers

This article originally appeared in the Independent SA.As the popular saying goes: "In the School of Life, travel is the best teacher".  Some of the world's...

Aug 31 2017
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Bus Pickpocket Caught In Action

If you're a fan of Clever Travel Companion, you'll be more than aware of the methods pickpockets use to get their grubby paws on victims valuables,...

Aug 29 2017
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Travel Safety Tips

Everyone is aware of the danger pickpockets and thieves pose and how that danger is especially exacerbated when it comes to tourists and travelers. The consequences...

Aug 10 2017
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Top Pickpocket Locations? The London Underground!

The London Undergound: for tourists, a must try experience widely featured as part of London and the U.K's unique culture. For Londoners, a love hate relationship....

Jul 17 2017
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