Pickpocketing Techniques

Anywhere in the world, there’s no shortage of pickpockets and petty criminals who won’t hesitate to take your valuables away from you. Especially in world-class cities,...

Most pickpockets work in teams. Be wary when in crowded areas, keep your passport close and keep it safe. It's no secret that pickpockets like to...

Not all pickpockets like to hang around crowded tourist attractions. Some of them like to pick easy targets at ATMs, where people are vulnerable. Pickpockets might...

People are often wary of losing their expensive gadgets and hard-earned cash when heading to crowded tourist spots. An unexpected case of pockets picked may throw...

Assassins throughout history use public commotion and spectacles to their advantage. While the entertained crowd is enjoying the festivities, they slip unnoticed and hit their targets....

Have you ever lost a wallet to a thief while traveling? Although most pickpocketing schemes aren’t serious crimes, losing valuables like your credit cards or passport...

Imagine yourself receiving your first paycheck. After paying your bills and hitting the supermarket, you find yourself with a few hundred dollars you can freely spend...

A great night out with your friends after a long work week often involves alcohol. At least for a few hours, you can forget about being...

Whether you're exploring the bustling streets of London or the narrow alleys of Southeast Asia, travelers and locals alike face one common problem; drive-by mugging. Petty...

Think about how magicians would make things vanish out of thin air, a classic trick that always fills children with wonder. The magician might hold an object in...

It would be easier to spot pickpockets in a crowd if they looked a certain way—but they don’t. Age, gender, and ethnicity aren’t factors that will...

Travel leads to a whirlwind of exciting adventures to cherish forever. However, it isn’t always rainbows and butterflies. Sometimes you have to deal with transportation problems,...