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Paul Davis 2 years ago

In some areas the pickpockets will actually post signs like that in order to get people to pat their wallet pockets.

5points

Natasha 2 years ago

Or just pat the wrong pockets 😂

4points

Phyzzi 2 years ago

Haha, jokes on them, I have so many pockets and if I check one I check them all.

1point

Máté Jancsek 1 year ago

I fail to see how its connected ot any clothes change

0points

Asira B. 2 years ago

I'll just pat my crotch in case this ever happens.

0points

Bookworm supreme🇺🇦 2 years ago

This is called the biscuit method, read about it in a book once

0points

Lsai Aeon 2 years ago

Good luck taking my wallet, I'm always sitting on it.

0points

Mateo Buysse 2 years ago

i have the tendency to keep my thumb in my pocket though.

0points

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online Relevant experience. I was getting off the subway in central Athens. In retrospect I was a perfect mark, carrying two bags jetlagged and a bit disoriented. Was walking away from a train and a guy was running to catch the train going the opposite direction. Just bumped into me ever so slightly and it took a few seconds to register that I felt the slightest hint of his hand going into the breast pocket of my suit jacket. By the time it registered I turned around and caught his eye just as the doors to the train were closing. And I grinned. My suit was a special travel jacket (the "Envoy") made by Rohan with zip pockets on the inside and some other nice features. Definitely saved me as that was where my wallet was.

BuddyBizarre , Ally Griffin Report

Final score:

157points

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Jef Bateman 2 years ago

Had a coworker while I was working for an airline in Reno. She had started with the company as a flight attendant, and she had traveled everywhere. She had a special bra with a type of closing pouch inside for her cash. Still got her cash lifted in Madrid. I think some of these people look for a challenge.

43points

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online Interesting how no one has mentioned wearing a "decoy" wallet. I buy old wallets at garage sales, etc., over the summer, and when I travel, I have a decoy wallet in my back pocket with a "Hey! F**k you!" note in it.

catsfive , Nicola Barts Report

Final score:

146points

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oktopus 2 years ago

Now there's a thought, I've just "retired" my old wallet and was thinking about throwing it away, but will keep it around as a potential decoy should I ever actually travel anywhere ever again.

74points

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online While in Europe and sitting at a restaurant, our waiter warned us that 'tourists' will come up to you with a map and ask for directions. They hold the map out over your table and then take your phone if it's just sitting there on the table.

People being careless with their wallets/phones while sitting can make you an easy target.

kdgsmiley , gregroose Report

Final score:

120points

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Zero 2 years ago

If I'm not at home or work, and not using my phone, it's in my pocket. No way am I going to leave it on a table in a touristy area.

32points

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online I know several magicians who use pickpocket skills in their act, they all agree that the small and shallow pockets common in women's pants make pickpocketing easier.

Rhanii , Jason Leung Report

Final score:

118points

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Xottel 2 years ago (edited)

That's always my first thought when I see them phones sticking 60% out of their rear pockets.

78points

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online Not a pickpocket but have a relevant story to share.

I live in Europe and during the summer months the pickpockets come out in full force. One of their "tricks/traps" is to approach you and try to distract you with a football (soccer) ball being dribbled around you, or in my case the dude just straight up came up to me and said he wanted to "dance". So he grabbed my arm (as if to dance), put his other arm on my waist and started swinging me side to side. As I told him to stop and break his grasp, my wife notices his other hand is slowly trying to pull out my wallet from my pocket. So she runs up to him and slaps his hand off of me. (He ran off having been caught red handed)

Problem is I was wearing skinny jeans at the time and my wallet might as well been glued to my pants. Not much room to operate with them on.

huazzy , Felicito Rustique, Jr. Report

Final score:

114points

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The Scout 2 years ago

At my old school there was a tale of a grade trip to Italy, where one of the group was being pickpocketet. To his unfortune, the perpetrator, running off, did not count on him noticing immediately and being part of a group that was 1st: 30 people, 2nd: all trained runners, and 3rd: accidentally spread to every corner of the plaza. Poor guy did not stand a chance, they got the wallet back in a few minutes.

82points

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online I'm a 23 year old and a magician. I do a bit of pickpocketing and reverse pickpocketing during my routine. Anyone who is wearing tight clothing, or shorts has made it pretty much impossible to steal from or ditch items to. Anyone wearing a hoodie has made it super god damn easy.

UPDATE: Also I should say that if you come up to me wearing a suit, and suit pants I'm going to steal everything you have by the end of my show. It's stupid easy to steal from someone wearing a suit.

riso2015 , Eli Christman Report

Final score:

112points

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Xottel 2 years ago (edited)

Can we please refer to 'reverse pickpocketing' as 'putpocketing' instead? Thanks, it means a lot.

191points

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online As a white girl travelling alone in Manila I was a huge target. Twice I caught children (like under 8) with their hands in my purse.

Luckily I'm a pretty seasoned traveller. The purse is really more for a water bottle, a snack, maybe a map etc. Very small amount of cash in my front pocket ( tight-ish pants) and a money belt with the essentials (more cash, credit card, passport or photocopy, depending on the rules of the particular country)

That said, I once had my wallet picked out of my purse at a bar when I was in my home city. Apparently I'm only cautious when overseas...

canadiangrlskick , engin akyurt Report

Final score:

110points

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Nizumi 2 years ago

I've noticed that. In some cities there will be announcements playing over the transit intercom warning tourists to beware of pickpockets, and as you look around, you can spot a tourist, even without luggage, by the tightly zipped, tucked, clutched bag. Meanwhile, locals are all around with their bags and purses hanging half open.

34points

Roman_Statuesque , Geoffrey Crofte Report

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online Obligatory not a pickpocket, but I was told a good method was to wrap your wallet with a rubber band or two. Makes it much harder to pull it out. My brother tried it, and told me he had trouble pulling it out normally.

Final score:

91points

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Shelp 2 years ago

that's a good trick

39points

#10

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online I had a pair of trousers once that stopped a guy picking my wallet. The pockets had a narrow opening, but were wider on the inside, so I could only pass them through the opening in a certain way. Whenever I put my wallet back in the pocket, I rotated it 90° inside the pocket to prevent (originally only accidental) loss, but this also stopped a boy pickpocket in Berlin from getting successful. He managed to get away, though.

Treczoks , Emil Kalibradov Report

Final score:

88points

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Chich 2 years ago

I have some pants with a zippered pocket inside one of the pockets. Wallet fits in and can be a pain to get out but you would have to be some skilled at pickpocketing to sneak it out.

17points

#11

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online Worked as a magician that did pick pocketing in my act. No one wears watches anymore. Those that do wear stupid plastic fitbits. Those bands are harder to lift. Also, people don't wear their shirts tucked in as often. Harder to lift a wallet with the shirt covering the pocket. It can be done but it's hard to identify where the wallet is in the first place. Finally, those losers (yes,you are a total loser) that wear their pants sagging down and their a*s hanging out, it's super easy to pick a wallet, but it's impossible to see where the wallet is if it's not sticking out. Plus, I am guessing these stars of fashion don't have much in the wallet to begin with.

mrwhibbley , Vitezslav Vylicil Report

Final score:

84points

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Paul Davis 2 years ago

When I was young, many watches had these expandable metal bands that would pull your arm hairs out and leave painful dents in your skin. I saw many magician acts where they would steal those watches because the expandable band made things easier. And probably the victim was relieved to get the damned thing off.

30points

#12

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online In a cracked article by a former pick pocket, apparently skinny jeans are like safes for your wallet.

timesuck897 , Ryan Moreno Report

Final score:

75points

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Lara Verne 2 years ago

I sometimes wear long shirt or tunic over jeans. You notice that someone is trying to lift your shirt.

31points

#13

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online I travelled Europe for 6 weeks last year, I kept my wallet and phone in my back pockets and always carried my bag on my back. I honesty never even thought about my things being stolen. The only time I was aware about pickpockets was in Paris, in the train station. A group of 4 young teenagers, two girls and two boys. They were lingering at the entrance and would watch for unsuspecting travellers. They would line up behind you in the line to get your ticket and try to steal your stuff. Luckily for us the nice lady in front of us, knew what they were trying to do and pointed them out to us. They weren't too impressed about that haha.

Southell , herryway Report

Final score:

72points

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T'Mar of Vulcan 2 years ago

On the Metro in Paris, two guys got on at one of the stops and sat almost directly behind us (two tourists and one local, although not actually from Paris). We were just chatting, and I adopted my usual public transport mode: sitting with my bag around my body and on my lap, with my arms across it. The two guys got off at the next stop. Our local friend said crooks would get on, sit near to obvious tourists and scope them out to look for shopping bags, handbags, etc on seats, then grab them as soon as they were by the next stop and run away. Ha, they didn't come near us. We're South African, baby - we're hyper-vigilant at all times and keep a tight grip on all our belongings, whether at home or overseas!

6points

#14

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online Not a pick pocketer , but have lived in pretty bad pickpocketing capitals (NYC and Paris) and never had a problem. Also a woman, so that makes things easier fashion-wise.

Keep your purse in front of you. If it's to the side, at least keep the zipper in front of you. Ideally keep your hand over the zipper/opening. Strap across the body if possible

Use coats with interior pockets. No one can get to them unless your coat is open.

If you're on a bus or subway, pay extra attention/keep a good grip on your stuff while the doors are open. Not exactly pick pocketing but someone can rip your phone from your hands and run off the subway just as the doors are closing.

Don't trust anyone approaching you on the street. I'd rather be rude than have something bad happen to me.

tl;dr don't put s**t where someone can just reach in and grab it and your s**t won't get taken

muffintaupe , Godisable Jacob Report

Final score:

70points

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Jo Focquet 2 years ago

Last week i went to Rome by myself (as a woman) never got pickpocketed but i didn't gave them a chance. I put my id and mastercard in my bra, had a small handbag with little cashmoney and then a big totebag with zipper. in busy places or on the bus i hold the straps and always had the zippers where i could see them

24points

#15

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online I live in Nottingham, Shottingham, there are gang pickpockets that go to clubs after phones.

Never happened to me but heard a lot about it. They wait until you're drunk and in a crowded part of the club, bump into you and slip it out.

So being sober or wearing clothes that make you look more sober I'd say.

anon , Maurício Mascaro Report

Final score:

60points

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Groundcontroltomajortom 2 years ago

Ha! Shottingham. Is fun crime there really that bad for it to have earned that moniker?

2points

#16

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online A skirt. Sew a pouch on the inside all around the waist band, as soon as you grab something drop it in, and so one will even be able to tell that it's there.

anon , Volha Flaxeco Report

Final score:

58points

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A. 2 years ago

I wear nothing but long skirts & dresses, so this is an idea I'll make good use of. Thanks!

13points

#17

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online We were in Europe earlier this fall. I wore pants that had zippers on the pockets where I kept my wallet, they would tug at the pants so I would easily notice. My credit cards, extra cash and passport were in a money belt under my shirt. I never thought about my watch being taken, a cheap Timex.

We noticed people wearing their backpacks on their chest, not on their backs, mostly in Paris.

NWBoomer , Brian Evans Report

Final score:

57points

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Chich 2 years ago

One trick is for a group of kids to rush up, one slices your backpack open with a razor, each one would grab what they could and they would run of in all directions. I bought a wire mesh pack cover and so was not worried. I was followed by a group for a block until they figured out what it was. "You're a smart man"

35points

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#18

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online Chains... tough guys who like to wear chains are great targets! They're normally too cocky to pay attention to anyone other then who they are talking to and their chain is normally connected to a wallet. In a club setting with so many people (and distractions) it is remarkably easy to bump into someone while lifting their wallets free from their back pockets and having your spotter come in for the snatch and grab. 75% of the time they won't notice until you're already gone and the rest of the time you have a perfect exit strategy.

Had family with a legally questionable definition of fun

RecreationalChaos Report

Final score:

57points

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Michael Fasig 2 years ago

"non-tough guy" here, I wear a chain wallet not as a fashion choice but because my primary mode of transportation is a motorcycle... I don't like the idea of dropping my wallet doing 60 on some highway.

2points

speaklouderpls , Jose Luis Espindola Report

#19

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online The fanny pack made things very difficult for a while, thankfully it's not very fashionable anymore. Doesn't mean I don't wear one...

Final score:

54points

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Poultry Geist 2 years ago

Wait ! It’s not fashionable? No one told me 😂 I gave up purses years ago

22points

TheWindCriesVee , Bluewater Sweden Report

#20

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online Leggings have made it impossible.

Baggy jackets and shirts inspired by hipsters on the other hand, has made my job a lot easier. Sadly, they only usually have roll up tobacco on them, so it's not worth it.

Final score:

53points

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Shelp 2 years ago

"job" 🤔

43points

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#21

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online Cargo shorts made it soooo easy to snag phones and wallets from my friends. I'd always do it as a party gag.

anon , Chris Hunkeler Report

Final score:

51points

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KillJoy_Alex 2 years ago

all u would find in mine is random stuff and it would be hard to actually find anything in there. u would have to rummage to find stuff

7points

#22

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online I store important things like my phone and cash in my bra. Best pocket ever, since women don't get pockets on their pants. Plus I figure I would notice a hand down my shirt.

artreject Report

Final score:

48points

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unfilteredCigarette73 2 years ago

Where I work there is a sign by the till. "No boob or sock money will be accepted". I love that sign.

57points

#23

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online Late to the thread but the number of high-schoolers that just leave their phones and wallets on tables and walk away from them to get food is absurd. Also the lanyard out the pocket thing is basically asking for someone to tug it out.

yonil9 , Tim Samuel Report

Final score:

47points

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AzKhaleesi 2 years ago

I always have my lanyard hanging out of my pocket, but my keys and one key chain is pretty bulky so good luck trying to grab it and me not notice.

2points

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#24

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online The button on the back pocket for guys. Like in cargo short or something similar. It's still just as easy to get stuff out of their front pockets, but if you were going for the wallet... Well just don't. (Velcro is super simple, buttons are a b***h). Also, no i didn't steal from people. I learned how to pick pocket on my friends because I'm a bit of a prankster. Nothing is more fun than watching your friends at the bar pull out each others wallet from their back pockets when they go to pay the tab.

psy_kick , K8 Report

Final score:

46points

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#25

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online Surely the iPhone jammed into the shallow back pocket of girls jeans so the top half is just right there on display must be the biggest invitation? Hell, I've been tempted to have a go just to see how easy it is.

TheSump , Manuel Iallonardi Report

Final score:

45points

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Monday 2 years ago

Easy to grab yes, but she will immediate feel that it's gone and will likely catch you in the act.

34points

#26

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online Women's pants where it looks like they have pockets but don't, it just becomes me randomly feeling the side of a women's leg

Gooblygoo68 , Luve Christian Report

Final score:

44points

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Lady Goldberry 2 years ago

A pervpocket.

80points

#27

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online I can pick a watch, but with the advent of cel phones, nobody really wears watches anymore...

The same is true for cigarette tricks, not nearly as many smokers as there used to be.

MisterMaury , StockSnap Report

Final score:

32points

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Na Schi 2 years ago (edited)

Any Bored Panda here around, that can enlighten me about the cigarette trick/describe it. For sure it would be a good thing to know when traveling.

14points

#28

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online The wallet chain.

But only cause how cool and hardcore it looks, would never pickpocket such a badass, scared they might kick my a*s if I got caught.

Plus, jnco pockets are really deep, just not practical for pickpocketing.

b8le , Nicola Styles Report

Final score:

30points

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Nemo 2 years ago

I loved those jeans. The same as Stuka or Overseas. You could fit everything and more in those pockets and the pockets started around your knees

12points

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#29

29 Changes In Clothing Fashion That Made Stealing Easier Or Harder, As Shared By Former Pickpockets And Magicians Online Won't give specifics, but joggers.

Joggers.

Joggers have crazy leg room, and most people with joggers are teens with rich parents, meaning if there's a wallet it has 400 at least, if there's a phone its usually an expensive one. Vape pens are commonly seized as well

anon , avat fathiazar Report

Final score:

29points

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Shelp 2 years ago

in which country?? where I leave basically everybody jogs, and people are nowhere close to jog with 400 (400 what?) on them

20points

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ToGo 2 years ago

My Dad, before I was born, was out for dinner with my Mum. He left his wallet in his jacket draped over the back of his chair. Some ahole stole it. He was so angry at himself for leaving it there but really it's the dirty thief that's fully to blame, imo. The sad thing is, it was his dear grandads wallet (there's a story to it). Ever since, no one is allowed to buy him a nice wallet or watch as gifts because he a) doesn't want to be reminded of the stolen wallet b) doesn't want to risk having something sentimental robbed again. If you find an empty wallet laying around outside, hand it in to the police station if you can - that wallet/photographs etc are often times worth more to someone than the cash and cards.

17points

Leo Domitrix 2 years ago

Carry a dummy wallet. Maybe $10 or $20 or whatever. A few expired things without your name on 'em. The pix the wallet came with. Gift cards without any money left on 'em add nice "bulk". There are a few stick-up/pickpockets out there who have, over the years, cursed me out good, and I just figure... I am the instrument of Karma.

11points

Zero 2 years ago

https://www.instructables.com/Glitter-Bomb-Audio-Decoy-Wallet/

8points

Shine Chisholm 2 years ago (edited)

Empty pockets are the best defense!

6points

Lytha Hawkeye 2 years ago

I have a satchel that goes on my thigh, it has both a zipper and a button (it's a b***h of one too) it's looks badass and is super functional since I have to carry a puffer and 2 EpiPens everywhere I go

2points

BakedKahuna 2 years ago

People who think they are safe with skinny jeans or think they would notice an attempt while traveling surprise me. It might me harder to take stuff, but with the right distraction strategy it's not impossible. I'm extremely paranoid while traveling. Don't want to be stranded in a foreign country with no access to money, ID and phone.

2points

Zero 2 years ago

My dad always kept a tobacco pouch (pipe smoker) in his pocket where a wallet usually goes. Had it pickpocketed a few times, never felt it disappear, but always had a good laugh at imagining the thief's face. Think maybe that's why he kept putting it back there.

2points

Bruce Blackerby 2 years ago

My father always had some wide rubber bands around his wallet, just to thwart pickpockets. Never had an issue. Saw a pickpocket in London caught in the act once. Guy was very well dressed. Perhaps too much so. A keen observer grabbed him and made him return his prize.

1point

M. 2 years ago

My phone is my wallet and I keep it in my shirt pocket most of the time. (Is that safe or not safe? I have a pretty good visual of my phone-wallet.)

0points

Brenda Pereira 2 years ago

The title said "fashion changes". These aren't fashion changes. They are just stories of how to keep from getting robbed.

0points

Johnathon Chross 2 years ago

Just bring back jncos, guaranteed that you will know if someone is trying to pick your pockets. Their arms will be past the elbow trying to reach the bottom where your wallet is.

0points

Giacomo Ferragamo 2 years ago

This article mostly focused on pickpocketing and travel tips is great! Along with the additional comments from readers at large. Thank you! But, it amazes me why people just don't consider a "neck wallet". Run an informal survey: ask a handful of males for their wallets. Take note on how they wear it (overwhelming majority wears it in back pocket). Then measure how thick the wallet is (usually a couple of inches). Then for an added bonus ask them to empty out the wallet and spread the contents: there will usually be many useless items like old business cards, to do lists, store cards etc. Here's the deal: if you keep wearing your wallet like that, your hips/backbone will be misaligned and eventually cause you "lower back pain" discomfort. Spending long hours sitting on that lump will be uncomfortable quick enough. So my advise to you: get a neck wallet that you are comfortable with, simplify the contents to the bare minimum and keep your back pockets empty. Your back will thank you.

0points

That nerd Zoe ️‍🇺🇦️‍ 2 years ago

Decoy wallet. Add expired cards if you have em and maybe 10-20 dollars in cash. Also put in some expired gift cards or coupons or something to make it look more real. When they check the wallet they will hurry away and just see the cards and money

0points

C Fri 2 years ago

Forget a dummy wallet, I've got a trick that'll keep your valuables safe and help you meet nice people. 1. Cut a hole in the pocket. 2. Be a guy with that pocket. 3. Make 'em open the pocket. And that's the way you do it.

0points

Jessica Julian 2 years ago

I don't like pockets...so I don't have any pants with pockets.

0points

Amanita Muscaria 2 years ago

See, everone hates the no pockets/tiny pockets/ tight pockets thing!

0points

Abby 2 years ago

I mostly use a backpack

-1point

Emmydearest 2 years ago

These people talking about their vacation in Rome like they've survived a journey through Syria makes me cringe. I'vee travelled a lot, so did my family, and I've never heard of a relative or a friend being pickpocketed. I think you just have to be aware of your surroundings. It's common sense, really. Keep your important stuff in hidden or zipped places. Don't keep all your money in the same place, especially in your wallet. Don't go around flashing expensive stuff nor looking like a "pray" (don't act like a tourist, basically). It's not that difficult. And I'm not surprised people get pickpocketed in European big cities. Pickpocketers are not idiots: they "work" where there's a lot of people (preferably people who are on vacation, so they're more carefree and don't pay much attention) and where they can easily get away with it: ergo European countries full of tourists. Surely you won't get pickpocketed in an empty Walmart packing lot in your small town in Vermont!

-1point

Miguel justino C 2 years ago

90% of these are European based. Imagine if all these assholes had a f*****g gun! I’m talking to you America!

-1point

Meghan Wood 2 years ago

People with guns are muggers, not pickpockets. The difference is subtlety

4points

Zero 2 years ago

Relevant joke: Over the last month I have become a victim of a clever 'Eastern European' scam whilst out shopping. Here's how the scam works: Two very good-looking 20-21 year-old girls come over to your car as you're packing your shopping into the boot. They both start cleaning your windscreen, parts almost falling out of their skimpy T- shirts. When you thank them and offer them a tip, they'll say 'No' and instead they ask you for a lift to another supermarket. You agree and they both get in the back seat. On the way there, they start undressing, until both are completely naked. Then, when you pull over to remonstrate, one of them climbs over into the front seat and starts crawling all over your lap, kissing you, touching you intimately and thrusting herself against you, while the other one steals your wallet! (cont.)

-1point

Zero 2 years ago

(cont.) I had my wallet stolen on September 4th, 9th,10th, twice on the 15th, 17th, 20th, 24th and 29th. Also on October 1st, 4th, 6th, 9th and 10th and twice yesterday. So please warn all the older men you know to be on the lookout for this scam. The best times seem to be just before lunch and about 4:30 in the afternoon.

-1point

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ToGo 2 years ago

17points

Leo Domitrix 2 years ago

11points

Zero 2 years ago

https://www.instructables.com/Glitter-Bomb-Audio-Decoy-Wallet/

8points

Shine Chisholm 2 years ago (edited)

Empty pockets are the best defense!

6points

Lytha Hawkeye 2 years ago

2points

BakedKahuna 2 years ago

2points

Zero 2 years ago

2points

Bruce Blackerby 2 years ago

1point

M. 2 years ago

My phone is my wallet and I keep it in my shirt pocket most of the time. (Is that safe or not safe? I have a pretty good visual of my phone-wallet.)

0points

Brenda Pereira 2 years ago

The title said "fashion changes". These aren't fashion changes. They are just stories of how to keep from getting robbed.

0points

Johnathon Chross 2 years ago

Just bring back jncos, guaranteed that you will know if someone is trying to pick your pockets. Their arms will be past the elbow trying to reach the bottom where your wallet is.

0points

Giacomo Ferragamo 2 years ago

0points

That nerd Zoe ️‍🇺🇦️‍ 2 years ago

0points

C Fri 2 years ago

0points

Jessica Julian 2 years ago

I don't like pockets...so I don't have any pants with pockets.

0points

Amanita Muscaria 2 years ago

See, everone hates the no pockets/tiny pockets/ tight pockets thing!

0points

Abby 2 years ago

I mostly use a backpack

-1point

Emmydearest 2 years ago

-1point

Miguel justino C 2 years ago

90% of these are European based. Imagine if all these assholes had a f*****g gun! I’m talking to you America!

-1point

Meghan Wood 2 years ago

People with guns are muggers, not pickpockets. The difference is subtlety

4points

Zero 2 years ago

-1point

Zero 2 years ago

-1point