Practical Tips: Avoiding Pickpockets and Snatchers

A. When alighting or riding the bus, taxi or jeep: a. Embrace tightly your bag. b. Never open your bag. c. Never show your cellphone especially if it is an expensive one. d. Always have your fare ready in your hands to avoid opening your bag. e. Keep extra money in your pockets for emergencies. B. When shopping in a very crowded place outside the mall: a. Use a debit or credit card instead of cash. This will avoid you from bringing a big amount of money. b. If the plastic card is not available for use, never put your cash in one wallet. Separately put it in different pockets of your bag, pants, or jacket. c. It is favorable to wear jacket or extra shirt with inner pockets (this is the best place to put your money). d. Never shop alone at night. C. When walking on the street: a. Be aware of your surroundings. Look at the people ahead, beside and behind you. b. Hold tightly your bag. c. Avoid walking on dark places.