The Clever Travel Companion Updates

High Risk Pickpocketing Areas: Where Are You Most Vulnerable?

If you haven’t already, conduct an Internet search for the 10 worst cities for pickpockets in the world. It’s no surprise to see Barcelona at the...

Aug 13 2014
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Pickpocketing and safety in Turkey

Turkey is a destination full of rich and diverse culture that makes exploration more enjoyable. There are so many attractions to see and views to take...

Aug 02 2014
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France issues warning about pickpockets during Tour de France

The Tour de France is a big draw for tourists and travelers of all kinds. Unfortunately, this also means it is a draw for pickpockets. We’ve...

Jul 08 2014
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Can you Spot the Pickpocket?

Pickpocketing is a skill and like with all skills, some are better at it than others.    

May 13 2014
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Appolo Robbins Really is that Good

Do check out this article in the New Yorker about pickpocket superpower Apollo Robbins. It is really fascinating to hear how he does it. Well, how...

May 06 2014
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High Risk Pickpocketing Areas: Where Are You Most Vulnerable?

If you haven’t already, conduct an Internet search for the 10 worst cities for pickpockets in the world. It’s no surprise to see Barcelona at the...

Jan 10 2014
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Videos & Stats

Pickpocketing videos! Here's a collection of videos about pickpocketing, incidents, accidents, skills and how to stay safe. If you have a story to share, please don't...

Dec 18 2013
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Pickpocketing is on the Rise in Paris, too.

Pickpocketing is up 11% in Paris. This video is in French, but the gist of it is: watch your valuables, tourists are especially vulnerable. Just look...

Dec 17 2013
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A Barcelona Pick Pocket Story

Barcelona is oft considered the most pick pocket infested city. Check out this video on how one woman is trying to combat pickpockets. Video from http://storyhunter.tv/.

Dec 10 2013
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How Bad Are The Pickpockets in Paris?

The real question question is whether or not pickpockets in Paris have slowed down in the months following the Louvre incident. By all accounts and crime...

Nov 24 2013
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Pickpocket Infographic

Here's our new pickpocket statistics infographic. Just click the image or the link below to see a larger version. Clever Travel Companion Pickpocket Statistics Infographic

Oct 17 2013
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Easy Peasy Pickpocketing....

In a recent article from the UK's Mail Online a series of photographs show how easy a group of 'professional' pickpockets make targeting unsuspecting, helpful tourists....

Aug 21 2013
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