2007-08-13 07:50:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Other - Europe
it depends where u r. i know in spain its really bad... my brother got punched in the face because someone was trying to steal his skateboard and he wouldnt let go! but try not to act lost or too much like a tourist lol because they know ur an easy target. also keep ur money and possesions safe, usually pick pocketers come in groups so be carefull!
2007-08-13 09:31:00 · answer #1 · answered by claire :) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not worse than in any big and busy place.
The only time I encountered it was on a very quiet bit of weekly market.
Keep the things you really need in a belt under your clothes, your tickets and a credit card that you keep for emergencies. And your passport.
Put your money in different places, like different pockets, some in the money belt, and if you are with several people, make sure each has some money on him.
If you walk around with a backpack, do not put valuables in the outer pockets and keep your bags with you at all times.
Basically what you would do in any big town.
2007-08-13 17:12:49 · answer #2 · answered by Willeke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally only ever had one problem in Barcelona where a gypsy woman came up to me to pin a carnation on me, luckily my firend pulled me back as there was another woman coming up behind me to get my stuff...they work in teams.
Apart from that I had no problems....I usually took a small backpack and had loops at the top which I always kept twisted togehter ( It took time to open my bag , but I felt safer)
and on trains, buses etc I would sit it in my lap.
I would carry my camera around in my hands ( looped around my wrist) and felt safe doing it, ( but was not really happy giving it to strangers to take my photo..so have very few of me on my travels!).
So just be sensible....I was more cautious than I was when I was living in the UK ( or here in NZ) , but I was not hyper with it. Just keep an eye out, don't advertise ( I did not have much to advertise anyway) and have a great time!
2007-08-14 01:40:19 · answer #3 · answered by mareeclara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as mareeclara said... watch out for the gypsies... i can bet the gypsies she was talking about are from Romania... ( i should know.. i live here)... also, another tactic they like to use is in the trams and buses: 4-5-6 or more gypsies get in and kinda surround u and touch u...i mean... "bump into u" claiming there is not enough space in the bus or smth... and when they do that they also reach for u're pockets. If u realise they took smth from u... they will begint o shout , scream, become violent, so watch out... :) especially in spain :)
2007-08-14 06:40:47 · answer #4 · answered by Matei Stefan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank God never experience such. To be sure always keep your bag containing important documents & money infront at your chest. Never show in public money. As they say, "money is the root of all evil".
2007-08-17 05:53:30 · answer #5 · answered by Buggy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not carry anything with you that you cannot afford to lose.Do not show off you r gold chains or jewelry .When carrying purses and or wallets please make sure they are as secure as possible.Try to avoid crowded placesI Keep your eyes open and WATCH OUT THERE ARE THIEVES ABOUT.WHEN YOU LEAVE OUR SHORES WE WANT YOU TO GO HOME WITH HAPPY MEMORYS OF YOUR VISIT AND NOT MINUS YOUR CAMERA OR CAMCORDER
2007-08-13 15:07:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋