When you're travelling abroad you need to
be extra careful with your valuables and
where there are tourists there are always
people seeking to exploit them. Travel
website TripAdvisor has come up with a list
of the ten worst cities for pickpocketing and
advice on how to beat the thieves.
The 10 worst cities for pickpockets
By Michael Manton , Friday 23 August 2013

1. Barcelona, Spain
Pickpocketing in Barcelona is almost a
generally practiced and accepted sport.
Las Ramblas, the famous wide, pedestrian
walkway full of life, music, and people at
all hours of the day and night, is the
perfect place to get your purse poached.

2,Rome, Italy
With its ancient buildings and astounding
historical and cultural attractions, Rome is
full of tourists admiring outdoor
attractions like the Trevi Fountain or the
Pantheon, making it easy for pickpockets to
lift a camera or purse.

3. Prague, Czech Republic
One of Prague's most romantic sites, Charles
Bridge is lined with baroque-style statues
and thousands of tourists who crowd its
ancient stones each year, making it perfect
for pickpocketing. Before taking in the view
of the Vltava River and the Prague Castle
beyond, be sure your valuables are strapped
down.

4. Madrid, Spain
Back in Spain again, El Rastro fleamarket and
the crowded metro are often cited as spots
where pickpockets operate. Travellers
should also have their wits about them that
in the city's many museums, where
distracted tourists are often preyed upon.

5. Paris, France
From the base of the Eiffel Tower to the
steps of Sacré-Coeur, the City of Light draws
enormous crowds. Trouble is often found
below ground, in the city's metro system,
where travellers should be especially
cautious.

6. Florence, Italy
It's certainly easy to be distracted by the
majestic beauty and awe-inspiring works of
art all around Florence. When you're
admiring Michelangelo's David, or its replica
in the busy Piazza della Signoria, be aware
that others may be admiring your wallet.

7. Buenos Aires, Argentina
A common scam in this vibrant and culturally
rich city involves you being suddenly
covered in "bird droppings" (likely mustard),
while a "friendly" local (likely a thief)
happens to be standing by with napkins to
help you clean up (and clean you out).

8. Amsterdam, Netherlands
With so many fun things to see and do
amongst the friendly and laid-back
atmosphere of this city, it's easy to drop
your guard and let the pickpockets take
advantage.

9. Athens, Greece
As mentioned before, it's the outdoor
attractions that can often be the worst
places for thieves. When visiting the
Parthenon, or anything else in this
magnificent historic city, keep the bags close
to the vest while your eyes admire the rest.

10. Hanoi, Vietnam
The capital of Vietnam has its charming Old
Quarter, littered with monuments and
colonial architecture, making it a beautiful
and unique place to visit, but also a place to
stay alert for mischief.

Top 5 Tips to avoid being pickpocketed
1. Never keep your wallet or valuables in
your rear pocket, even if it is buttoned down
– it's by far the easiest target.
2. Beware of the distraction tactic in
crowds - dropping something near you,
squirting something on you, or simply
jostling you.
3. Pickpockets often work in pairs or
groups and can be difficult to spot. Be
cautious with any strangers - sometimes
people who don't look like they'd be a
threat, such as children or the elderly, can be
part of larger operations.
4. Stay alert in confined spaces and near
passageways. Try to avoid standing near the
doorways of trains as groups of pickpockets
can rush at you when the doors open.
5. Before you set off on a trip, only take
what you need, leaving the rest on the hotel
room safe. The smaller the bulge of your
purse or wallet, the less likely pickpockets
are to covet it.

dont allow pickpockets spoil your holiday

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Thank God Lagos did not make the list. You'll get yourself Aluued if you attempt picking pocket in Lagos.

So Lagos is not there?

Afam4eva: Thank God Lagos did not make the list. You'll get yourself Aluued if you attempt picking pocket in Lagos.

Emmyk: So Lagos is not there?

i was thinking the same thing,all these cities are all learning where lagos dey

You can live in Lagos and many other cities in nigeria without ever being a crime victim. But in many of these Western cities you could easily be even from their airports.