Identity Theft - 10 Tips For Pickpocket Protection
Never keep your passport in your purse, or on your person. Store it in a safe in your hotel Keep a backup credit card and enough cash for a taxi ride to the airport and 1 days worth of food with your passport
Do not leave your purse, wallet, jacket, or other personal items unattended. This includes not asking your friend to "watch my stuff." Pick pockets and purse snatchers are clever; in a busy location such as a club or restaurant, they will work together with someone to distract your friend even more easily than they could distract you.
If a stranger approaches you for any reason, pay attention. This includes employees during those fun bar games that they play. Thieves are aware of the routines in these places, and take advantage of every opportunity.
If someone bumps into you, always protect your wallet or purse. Check to make sure everything is still there, even if seems like a small, casual bump.
If your pockets have zippers or buttons, use them.
Put your wallet in your front pocket. Front pockets are usually deeper , angled, which makes it more difficult to remove items. For men, I recommend the small credit card wallet / money clip combination from Tumi.
Women should not carry their wallet in their purse. Ideally, find a solution that allows you to put your wallet in a front pocket.
Cargo pants pockets are very safe.
Do not assume any person is not a thief, regardless of age or gender.
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