Follow These 10 Hacks To Prevent Pickpockets While Traveling
By Sanjay Surana
VACATIONS
Dress Down
A flashily dressed tourist with a sense of opulence will quickly attract a thief, so dress in a way that doesn't draw extra attention so you don't stick out in a crowd.
Zippers
If you bring a bag or purse, avoid options that use clasps, clips, or flaps as a closing mechanism, as they are easy for pickpockets to speedily unbuckle.
Instead, as travel skills trainer Kevin Coffey told CNN, "You'll want to look for a product that's going to be zippered and, better yet, has some type of locking mechanism."
Out Of Sight
A wallet or phone bulging out of your back pocket is an invitation for thieves. A safer choice is to put these objects out of sight in an interior pocket or bag.
Crossbody Case
Brands like Casebus manufacture crossbody phone cases, making it hard for thieves to take them. This is important since many people pay with their phones.
Separate Money
While cashless payments are more commonplace than ever, carrying cash is still important. However, since cash is easy to spend, spread it around your person.
"Divide [your] credit cards and cash into separate pouches or hiding places," says expert Danielle Kunkle. "If a theft occurs, you are not stranded without access to any funds."