4 best tips to outwit pickpockets on your travels
PUBLISHED ONNovember 11, 2016 9:22 AMByDenise Bay
This article was originally on GET.com at: Outwit Pickpockets: 4 Best Tips To Travelling Safely
Many Singaporeans take safety for granted because we live in a considerably safe country. The same level of security and safety that we're so used to isn't usually replicated in the many countries and cities that we visit on holiday. And that's precisely the reason why all of us need to do our best to travel safely and outwit unscrupulous pickpockets.
Have you heard the story of this Singaporean man who got pickpocketed in Russia and had $4000 charged to his stolen credit cards within 60 minutes? We at GET.com can't help but feel sorry for him to be placed in such a nasty situation. Check out these 4 best tips to travelling safely if you love travelling and want to prevent your belongings from getting stolen to your best ability while you're overseas.
4 Best Tips To Outsmart Pickpockets And Travel Safely
1. Invest In Anti-Theft Travel Products
Yes, such ingenious things exist and you should definitely purchase some of them if you're someone who travels fairly frequently. These anti-theft products - such as handbags, card holders, backpacks, money belts - are specially created to protect users against thefts. Their reinforced designs and materials sure give their users an extra layer of protection that anybody would appreciate.
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2. Stash Your Money In Different Places
To ensure that you still have something to fall back on even if something gets looted, the smartest way to avoid that situation in the first place is to have your money and credit cards stashed in a couple of different places and purses.
This is an oldie but a goodie, but how many of us honestly commit to doing this because of the sheer fact that is it somewhat inconvenient?
3. Keep A Watchful Eye On Your Belongings At All Times
Staying away from crowded places brimming with locals and tourists may not be the easiest thing to do while you're on the road, but it pays to put in the extra effort to always keep an eye on your belongings no matter where you may be. Make that a habit already!
To be extra cautious, carry your backpack or sling your crossbody bag in front of you and hold it real close to you. You never ever want to be caught in a situation where thieves literally snoop behind your back and run off with your passport, cash, and credit cards without you realising.
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Admit it, most of us simply leave our bags unattended at the food court or kopitiam while we proceed to order food, but not every city is as safe as we'd like to think, so don't even think of leaving your bags there to chope seats even when you're at restaurants and cafes overseas.
4. Stop Flaunting Your Wealth
Scowl however much you want but there's really no point in flaunting your Chanel bag or brilliantly glistening diamond necklaces when you're overseas. Okay, this rule may not hold if you're a street style blogger or celebrity, but for the 95 per cent of us commoners, it is never a good idea to take and display our valuable jewellery, watches, and high-performance DSLRs.
More Travel Tips
Be sure to make it a habit to write down important emergency numbers before you even embark on your trip. Also, remember to scan and make copies of your important documents and keep soft copies of these documents with you at all times. Send the soft copies over to someone you trust, too. Even though doing all the above sounds like a really kiasu thing to do, you'll appreciate the triple effort you're making there if you ever do get robbed.
To ensure you're covered adequately, remember to get travel insurance before you go on holiday. This is especially important now that we're living in a world amidst rising safety concerns.
This article was originally on GET.com at: Outwit Pickpockets: 4 Best Tips To Travelling Safely
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