1) Don’t put anything valuable in the front pocket of your backpack, or in any pockets of your clothing.
2) Be weary of anyone who approaches you asking for directions. As local as you’ve convinced yourself that you look, you’re obviously a tourist and nobody should need your help. Pickpockets might also approach you in a language other than the local one to make themselves seem like innocent and confused tourists. It’s fine to give directions, but never let anyone obscure your view of your valuables (see #3). If you’re holding your phone or wallet when they approach you, hold on TIGHT and don’t put it away in an easy-access pocket without thinking. If they ask you to take out your phone to show them a map, your phone doesn’t have any battery left.
3) A classic technique is to stand with a big backpack or map in front of…
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