How to Avoid Pickpockets
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From: Ian F. on 24 Jul 2010 12:43 "S Viemeister" <firstname(a)lastname.oc.ku> wrote in message news:8b0hg9Fjv1U1(a)mid.individual.net... > Or you could simply add velcro to the pockets of clothing you already > own... Or they could simply not be so paranoid, thinking someone's about to pounce on their pathetic few dollars around every corner! Ian
From: jfeng on 24 Jul 2010 13:28 On Jul 23, 11:41 pm, billzz <bil...(a)wildblue.net> wrote: > Wear a Burberry trench coat that has so many pockets that no one would > have any chance of finding anything. That may be a little more difficult in the summer. When I travel during the winter, I wear a ski jacket with a liner; valuables go into a pocket behind three levels of zippers. My pants pockets have been fitted with velcro closures. > > The real answer is to keep distance. That is not always practical. I also carry a "fake" wallet in the "normal" place, filled with monopoly money and fake credit cards. It serves, in part, as a reminder to me to secure my real wallet. It also has a tiny ziplock bag filled with powdered colchicine (I am hoping the pickpocket with think it is "good" stuff). My backpack is lined with metal screen mesh to protect aganst being cut open with a razor. In addition, the screen is wired to a high- voltage source (think taser) to give the pickpocket a pleasant surprise. My shoulder/beach bag has a foam ball spiked with needles and razor baldes. Please offer any other suggestions on fun ways to welcome the pickpockets.
From: Ari Silverstein, C.T.A. on 24 Jul 2010 13:45 On Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:43:52 +0100, Ian F. wrote: > "S Viemeister" <firstname(a)lastname.oc.ku> wrote in message > news:8b0hg9Fjv1U1(a)mid.individual.net... > >> Or you could simply add velcro to the pockets of clothing you already >> own... > > Or they could simply not be so paranoid, thinking someone's about to pounce > on their pathetic few dollars around every corner! > > Ian Winner! -- Ari Silverstein, C.T.A; C.T.A.S, FREE Cruise Travel Advisory Services Sign up for special email deals @ www.CruiseQuick.com - Sells more cruises than 99% of the agencies in America. (not affiliated)
From: Hatunen on 24 Jul 2010 14:42 On Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:45:53 -0400, "Ari Silverstein, C.T.A." <AriSilverstein(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >On Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:43:52 +0100, Ian F. wrote: > >> "S Viemeister" <firstname(a)lastname.oc.ku> wrote in message >> news:8b0hg9Fjv1U1(a)mid.individual.net... >> >>> Or you could simply add velcro to the pockets of clothing you already >>> own... >> >> Or they could simply not be so paranoid, thinking someone's about to pounce >> on their pathetic few dollars around every corner! >> >> Ian > >Winner! I got my wallet taken as I exited the Paris Metro at the George Cinq station. Someone tripped me, and as I stumbled my wallet disappeared. I had been stupid enough to betray my wallet's location while on the Metro. Bad move. -- ************* DAVE HATUNEN (hatunen(a)cox.net) ************* * Tucson Arizona, out where the cacti grow * * My typos & mispellings are intentional copyright traps *
From: jfeng on 24 Jul 2010 15:31
On Jul 24, 11:42 am, Hatunen <hatu...(a)cox.net> wrote: > I had been stupid enough to betray my wallet's location while on > the Metro. Bad move. For guys, there are two or three high-probability locations. They will try those places first if they see a lump. They may try even if there are no obvious bulges. A couple friends had their bags slashed while they were watching a tourist spectacle (a changing of the guard ceremony). They were not aware of being victimized until much later. |