You might already know and have heard a lot that big cities which are major tourist destinations like London and others often have pickpockets waiting to steal valuables from unwary tourists. But in such crowded places, how do we know who to avoid? Today, Peyton & Charmed will present important information to help you avoid people who have the characteristics of being pickpockets.
The Observers
If you see anyone wandering back and forth and often looking directly at tourists' bags, shopping bags, or wallets in particular, be wary of these people because there's a high chance they are pickpockets.
The Opportunists
Most pickpockets often operate in shops and shopping centers because these are places where tourists tend to stand still to take their time browsing without being as careful as they should be. Therefore, if you're shopping in a busy area, please be extra cautious because pickpockets often escape by blending into the crowd, making it difficult to identify them.
Those Who Come in Groups
Pickpockets rarely work alone and often operate in teams because they can distract victims more easily. And if a victim realizes their belongings have been stolen, the rest of the team will block the victim from being able to catch the thief in time.
The Back Pushers
These thieves often use different tactics depending on the location. But if you're in a crowded place and the person walking behind you keeps bumping into you, quickly move away and hold your bag close to your body as much as possible. Because once a pickpocket pushes you into a crowded area, they often quickly reach for the victim's bag and steal valuables while the victim is still disoriented from being pushed.
How about that? Can you now get an idea of what types of people to watch out for when traveling to crowded places in the UK? In addition to always being mindful, don't forget to find a good bag that is difficult to open or avoid carrying a lot of money or valuables if you have to go to crowded places.
