On vacation you particularly raslableny and frivolity. However, keep in mind these are great crooks and thieves
Moreover, not only in traditionally dangerous for tourists in South-East Asia and Africa, but also in a solid, seemingly Europe. According to statistics, antireyting headed London "city of pickpockets." It is followed by Paris, Rome, Milan and Barcelona.
And because of the banal theft on the street or at the hotel you are already accustomed to defend criminals use creative approach.
Who is to be feared
Werewolves in epaulets. This method to clean out his pockets and handbags is especially popular in Latin America and Southeast Asia. You stop the fake of a police in uniform and with words or gestures to explain what should you watch. During this search of his pockets and bags lost money, documents, electronic gadgets and other valuables.
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Sellers. Not on some bustling Asian bazaar to pay by credit card. Also be careful with it in small shops. Do not let the card out of the hands. If the seller has taken it from you, somewhere claimed, or just under the counter is doing some manipulation, there is a danger that the account of your credit card will soon write off all the money.
Street performers. It can be musicians or mimes - does not matter. Their main task - to divert your attention. And also to find out where you are holding the purse. And while putting money into a conditional hat, you doslushivaete song purse floats into the hands of pickpockets.
Pseudo-tourists. In the city center you stop the same "tourists", often an elderly couple that a puzzled poked his finger on the map and ask for directions. You, as a seasoned traveler, willing to help them to understand - and do not notice how someone reaches into your pocket.
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According to the scenario of the camera
Obovorovat with the camera you can, at least in the three scenarios.
- You ask a passerby to drop you "on the background", and he runs away with your camera or smartphone.
- The second option - you are asked to "press the button," and while you're shooting with concentration, your pockets are empty.
- And options for men - cute girl asked to be photographed with them and steal the purse.
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When the full extent of the law, this phenomenon is found in European countries. So, if you are traveling by car, rented or her, be careful.
After all, in addition to traditional small "accidents" (for insurance), there are frequent and theft. The scheme is simple: a puncture, you go out to see - and thieves clean out interior.
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Carefully, the city of thieves champions!
Italian port of Bari is in Europe a bad name. There were days when a few hours is robbed every second passenger moored here for cruise liners. At the site of a police accumulate affected queue at the port.
Local law enforcement officers even have prepared application forms about the theft of almost all languages of the world. It is significant that the stolen almost never find.
What to do if you become a victim of fraud
Immediately contact your travel agent. And if you are traveling independently, the police or the nearest Ukrainian Consulate.
It should be in advance, even before a trip, check with the tour operator or simply Googling the internet, the most common types of theft in the country where you go on holiday. Before leaving, please be necessary phone numbers and contacts. Store them in your wallet is not worth it!
87% - the level of security in Qatar, tops the list of the safest tourist destinations in the world. In second place - Japan (86%), the third - UAE (84%). Then follow Taiwan and Hong Kong, Russia - 53, Ukraine - 49 place.
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