Hit-end-run thieves have many plans to separate you from their property.
An email has crossed my screen for help. This is not the first and it will not be final. Another passenger has just been looted in the Paris Metro. He claims that he was looking for people. Unfortunately, it is easier than it is said. Stay safe while traveling by following these rules.
Hit-and-run thieves have more plans to separate you from your property than the varieties of campbell soup. Anywhere in the world, travel using City Smart and you will do well.
These synchronized stolen plots appear to be innocent, but within minutes, you will almost emerge naked and many are necessary that can ruin your journey. If not wasted, you will find yourself standing in line in your country’s consulate, hoping that it can produce a replacement passport on time to make your outbound aircraft. Are you looking at a new performance, but will not stand in the laover? Or is walking on the streets of Paris or other cities being inspired by their architecture? There are some existing scams and conditions that should be cautious and attached defensive street smarts when faced.
Beware of groups
Children’s gangs or lovers (even gray) see adults as a victim of adults as a victim to increase their income. No matter how cosmopolitan or sophisticated a tourist may look, many appear temporary, especially in the middle of a crowd. This is especially true when they are in the country where they do not speak language and have not developed the sixth sense of local highways rules.
Even when people are not away from home, petty theft occurs on a large scale. So many cell phones have been removed in Washington, DC, Metro that the Transport Authority teased an anti-theft campaign. Steve Jobs will be proud that his media players are in this demand. The powers in charge of the metro of the area have advertised at local television stations, who instruct the passengers how to avoid bursting. Imagine, there is a secondary market.
Keep your smartphones, cameras, digital readers and other devices out visually.
If your iPhone or iPad disappears in Paris, do not report damage to the police as you will not receive any sympathy. They are today’s awards, at the point that Paris Mayor’s office is trying to close them if used by anyone other than the right owner.
No, it’s not a gold ring (just if you are offered a)
Whatever you do, do not fall to the “gold” ring trick. If you drop it, no one will give you one. Stay on trucking, even if it means (carefully) walking on the road. A friend always plays a whistle. It is not dumb to know how to shout “help” in the language of the house. In French, this “O Group!” To open with a long O sound in “o score”.
Think Big City Smart
People in Paris and other European Union cities can do a lot of things – as well as in destinations around the world where crowds gather. We are not only talking about public transport, but also sports events, public places and even museums. Many people only to know that they do not have any cash and/or credit card when they arrive to pay for the precious item they have discovered. You know, the memento you plan to buy is always remembered by your journey.
Be cautious Be aware about what is happening around you.
On reaching your destination, be awake for a long time to clean the customs and be 100 percent certain that after you do this, you have organized your essential papers, credit cards, money, etc., whatever you do, keep the collection in different places on your body, and, if you are traveling with a partner, divide. As a lot of passengers do, and take any of these important things to their pocket and/or backpack. If they are grouped, it is a chinch for thieves to grab their required documents. Please remember, they know the airport or train station much better than you and the fastest exit. Your papers will last long before you have lost them.
Public transport is several theft site.
Even if it may look more expensive, if you travel for hours and through regions, it is often prudent to order a car or shuttle or take a taxi at your destination instead of a train. If you are landing in Paris, RER has done more than its quota of the reported dacoits. So many people close during the ride that this is a prominent place for groups of thieves to take advantage. Just because someone is under 12 years of age, do not assume that they are innocent. Many of these children never look at any school inside except hard knock.
Late in the night, train stations attract informal “taxi” drivers, who make unheard of travelers. If you find yourself in such a situation, find a nearby hotel or restaurant where you can guess the fare, before you can expect to pay before the “assistant” people accept a proposal, but at an official taxi stand.
Stay on the guard – we call it City Smart.
About some people who offer to help you with your suitcase when you ride in a train. If you are traveling heavy, you can consider him or him a savior. When I was scheduled to go to America, I did not feel like this when I was “lost” a purse in Avignon. Thanks to goodness, my airline ticket was with a computer that I saw like an eagle because if it was to be stolen, there will be serious consequences.
The same goes for the “survey-movements”, who hold the clipboard, the stranger who contacts, “Do you speak English?” Or people with cards with cradle notes in many foreign languages. You stop, they become very close, and so on. Just keep walking.
Take safety precautions before leaving home.
Make two or three copies of the relevant pages of your passport before you leave the house. Ditto for the number of credit cards you use during your trip. Inform the fraud departments in your credit card companies of your travel plans and make sure you have a four -digit numerical code that will enable you to reach the ATMs that are rapidly universal in London, Paris, Rome, Madrid and even Eastern European cities.
Leave a copy of all this information with a trusted relative or friend at home, and take a set with you; If you are traveling with a partner, take a copy of your partner’s data with you. What is the belief with many people, you do not need to take your passport with you – a photocopy will be sufficient. If necessary, you have 24 hours in France to produce real McCoy. The store will accept a photocopy as an identity for Détaxe forms.
Stop your passport and additional credit card at a safe hotel in the hotel at the hotel. Take only a few credit cards with you during your outing. Do not walk with cash wads; Most spaces accept visas and mastercard and, again, are common at ATM banks, hotels and even French post office stations. American express cards can be problematic in Europe as they charge high transactions to traders. If you are living in a five-star hotel, not to worry-sufficient margin is made at their rates.
Jewelry should not be attractive.
Do not wear attractive jewelry; It only attracts attention and also keeps costume ornaments. Professional thieves usually know real goods vs fake; However, the amateur will go for anything that is flicker. Make it your business not to wear a “bling bling” pelvis. Simple gold necklace in many countries can be a top theft object.
The advice may take tright and some surprise can be surprised why none of these signs are discussing. However, simply walk in any foreign consulate in almost any country and you will face a group of fellow countrymen who sing blues. Be cautious to stay at least to suffer. Do not be crazy after reading it; Most consumers readers read the house safe and the sound returns home.
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Camera Shape Photo by Tobias Tullas on Unsplash
Thug Photo on Unclaced by Cajaton Sumila
Paris Metro Sign Photo on Unsplash by Anastasia Zenina
Necklace on Unsplash by Kate Hliznitsova
Also read: Should the fees of goods checked for late goods be refunded?
Karen Foset likes to travel anywhere. Karen was a founder and President Bonjoris.com while living in Paris for more than 25 years. He has traveled around Europe and the rest of the world. He is now located in Washington, DC.
