How to AVOID Getting ROBBED by PICKPOCKETS

Discover the behaviors to look for to avoid pickpockets in Europe

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[uxnsrjk]

In Italy, we were on the subway. An Italian man warned us of the group of teens around us were pickpockets. The teens got very angry at the man. We were so thankful to this man.

[islandwitt]

👍🏻👍🏻 Senior Female Solo Traveler. I bought an “anti-theft” crossbody bag for my trip to Europe. It had scan proof sleeves for cards and passport, locking zippers, and wire cable through the straps so they couldn’t be cut. In Paris I didn’t have anything stolen, but was surprised to find cut marks on straps upon return to hotel one day, and I had no idea when it happened. 😳😱 after that I was more watchful for what I “didn’t see coming” as well as threat right in front of me.
I was also targeted in the metro tunnel at Heathrow Airport in London. Two guys were trailing me, I would stop against wall, pretend to be sorting out something, so they had to walk by me. I tried to keep them in front of me, but they kept ‘circling’ around. Upon approaching the elevator up to the terminal a young lady approached (asking for directions ?) and I barked “ NO ! “ and growled at her, she backed off, and so did her partners, looking for new prey. Upstairs I found airport agents and informed them of team working tunnel.
I know when I’m being ‘sharked’, the circling before attack behavior, from the real thing in the islands. 😁👍🏻

[mokimokiman]

I'm parisian, born in paris. I can spot them right away because i take the metro everyday. Sometimes i tell tourists to be very careful. But even if you think you're careful you should even be 10 times more careful in the metro (line1, line 6, touristy lines) and in places like tour eiffel, montmartre... just be extra cautious. Parisians are used to so even if we seem not to be paying attention we unconsciously are always a bit on alert. So please tourists be extra cautious or leave expensive and important stuff at the hotel or in a safe box. Very good video and very informative!!!

[cherylh]

In Rome a gypsy tried to steal my purse. They started a fight to distract people while a large man/gypsy tried to grab my purse. I karate chopped his arm. The shock on his face - priceless!
A friend traveling in Europe warned me and was pickpocketed - she lost her passport and wallet. So when I traveled, I used a Travelon bag reinforced with metal mesh and a RFID protected wallet. The bag also has locks on the zippers and can be worn as a crossbody. Bag was purchased on QVC.

[RonaldJMacDonald]

When I was in the Navy, I always carried Canadian Tire money in a money clip in countries where pickpockets are a problem; it looks real, but it is worthless.

[supernatitube]

What a very good observation on 4:22 "Group of Women With Large Empty Bags". Large bag or coat in front of them, covering their hands. I had not realized this. Thanks!

[AudiophileTubes]

I ordered a pair of special 'pickpocket proof' shorts before I went to Europe. They have outer and inner security pockets (with zippers). Basically pockets within pockets! I've been able to carry my Passport and thousands of dollars in cash with me this way, distributed over several inner pockets. I have never been pickpocketed, but on several occasions felt hands on me trying! They all failed, the bastards! These shorts were the best investment ever!

[angelomariano]

I have been in JAPAN one full year, never had a problem like this.

[seanprice]

My mother fell for the "nicely dressed helpful man" at a ticket booth and lost her passport and wallet the day she was supposed to leave the country. That certainly made me more aware and proactive. Watching videos like this can add some anxiety when preparing for a trip to Paris (or any large touristy city), but knowing what to look for has made my frequent visits to Paris uneventful, in a good way.

[danielnyc]

This is the video that every visitor to Paris needs to see before they arrive. It should be required viewing!

[MovingToEcuador]

I live in Ecuador and the scam here is that one person tosses fake bird poop on your back or shoulder, then a "helpful" accomplice rushes in to wipe it off--taking your stuff in the process. It happened to my husband twice--the first time, he tossed his backback to the ground in confusion and they made off with it. The second time, he pulled pepper spray from his pocket and the thieves ran off.

I, too, always keep my phone, keys, money and ID in a money belt. If they take my backpack, they're going to get an umbrella, some sunscreen and a hairbrush!

[theperegrinecatholic]

I took my daughter to Spain for Christmas back in 2019. There were a couple of times where I had to be “rude.” I’m generally polite, but it wasn’t my first time in Spain or Europe. My daughter was initially taken aback by my “rudeness” but I explained why I did it and why it was necessary to protect us.

[vivekshivdasani]

I too once got pickpocketed while standing in line buying tickets at a railway station. This particular pickpocket was working alone so when one of the bystanders alerted me I ran after him and got back my wallet. It was a relief to get back my money so quickly.

[sharongerlach]

I was in Paris for 3 days last May with several family members. and we were targeted on the metro by a group of three young women. One asked my sister-in-law (in English) how to get to a metro stop--and kept asking the same simple questions over and over, pointing up to the metro map. I was suspicious and pointedly stared at her friend who was standing right next to my cousin. When another girl started asking him questions in English I called them out, said they were just trying to distract us. The metro stopped and they hopped out in a hurry, Since we had all valuables in zippered money belts, they wouldn't have gotten anything anyway!

[corettejones]

Excellent Broadcasts! Not just Paris! This is a Global reality for Hundreds of Years! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🥰🇺🇸

[missdeejay]

My husband and I are Latinos (he's Mexican, and I'm Colombian). When we visited Paris last year, we were more than prepared to deal with pickpocketers. We're used to seeing suspicious people and avoiding situations like those. I bought an anti-theft backpack from Amazon for this trip, which I highly recommend. I would put my money in the backpack, and ou important documents and Navigo cards in my fanny pack, which I would wear under my coat (we visited during early spring, so it was still a bit chilly). It also helped that I speak French.

[rich]

We were in Paris for under 30 minutes (Gare Du Nord Metro) and were getting on the metro train. A guy stepped in front of me separating me from my wife and daughter. Then he grabbed the carry on bag that I had and tried to move it away from me. I pulled back, felt something touch my left side and twisted to the left. The thief got my wallet out, but I injured his hand and he dropped it on the train. The original guy threw my bag off the train at which point I threw him off the train, retrieved the bag and wallet and got back on the train. It all happened in a few seconds. During this whole process I was not quiet and was looking for an opportunity to land a punch (hockey player).
Anyone who tried to grab my bag in the US would have been greeted by my Springfield.

[max-gtyo]

I binged all of your videos before my fiancée and I went to Paris for a month and we have not become victim of any scams or pickpockets! Our secret as Americans is to dress like a Parisian and don’t speak any English out loud from the second you walk into the metro station!

MERCI LES FRENCHIES ❤

[LovetheIPAs]

We had a wonderful visit to Paris. Many thanks to Les Frenchies for their informative videos. We watched a number of the videos prior to our arrival. Tips for navigating the metro, restaurant etiquette, and awareness of pickpockets, were most helpful. Merçi beaucoup!

[Ms.JGomes]

Mandy, keep up the amazing journey! I'm so inspired by you and your positive attitude.
I just had last week my 1 year diagnostic mamogram/sonogram, and I can happily say 1 year cancer free 😁.