Pick Pockets In The RLD
Posted: 2006-08-26, 10:54 pm
obee
Posts: 28
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Has anyone here ever had a problem with pick pockets in the RLD? I was warned by a friendly window girl about them and told not to keep my wallet in my back poket.
Im always worried about them when ive walking around the RLD. Should i be so paranoid? What can i do to stop them stealing my cell phone and wallet? I do not to carry more then 100euros with me at a time
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Re: Pick Pockets In The RLD
Posted: 2006-08-26, 10:59 pm
tw25rw
Power Kat
Posts: 703
Location: London
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They're a big problem.. Only carry what you will need on that outing and make sure you have more than one source of cash. Having pockets that are hard to dip into is also important.
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Re: Pick Pockets In The RLD
Posted: 2006-08-27, 1:32 pm
Wan King
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Anyone who carries their wallet in their back pocket deserves to be pick pocketed. It may be less comfortable but front pocket is the only place. I also keep my mobile in a pouch on my belt, and I have never had any problems, and trust me I have been in many dodgy places.
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Re: Pick Pockets In The RLD
Posted: 2006-08-28, 2:09 am
dolfino
Posts: 112
Location: philadelphia
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I agree with Wan King. If you need someone to tell you to watch your wallet in your back pocket , you shouldn't travel. That's true in every city,bar,train,plane,busy street,etc.
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Re: Pick Pockets In The RLD
Posted: 2006-08-29, 2:31 pm
Don Van Gorder
Posts: 23
Location: Florida
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Carry cash. Make copies of your passport. Leave the rest locked up.
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Re: Pick Pockets In The RLD
Posted: 2006-08-29, 11:28 pm
tw25rw
Power Kat
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Location: London
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Stuff your pockets with damp hankies. They won't try to hard after the first one.
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Re: Pick Pockets In The RLD
Posted: 2006-08-29, 11:54 pm
soylent
Power Kat
Posts: 577
Location: NYC
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Apart from Trompettersteeg, Bethlemsteeg, and possibly the covered area, you shouldn't worry. These are some very narrow and tight areas which lend themselves to pickpocketing. Apart from that, just don't let anyone violate your personal space and it won't happen to you. Pickpocketing relies on tight spaces and clusters of people to be effective. With that in mind, watch yourself on the trams, where you're far more likely to lose your wallet.
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Re: Pick Pockets In The RLD
Posted: 2006-08-30, 2:21 pm
Thaipan
Posts: 256
Location: UK
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Anyone daft enough to carry their wallet in a hip pocket deserves all they get! Having said that, there are always plenty of both uniformed and plain clothed police in the RLD should you need them.
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