Worst cities for pickpockets
This morning I received a phone call from a consumer who is spending a few days in Barcelona with his girlfriend. It appears last night he had his wallet and mobile phone stolen from a pickpocket in a crowded bar and he wanted some advice.
Report thefts straight away
I advised him to report it straight away to the police, contact the company that he purchased travel insurance from and cancel any bank cards. I shouldn’t be surprised because I hear this a lot, but he didn’t take out any insurance.
What makes this travel story worse is that he kept all of his travel money in his wallet, over £300 worth of Euros, rather than using his hotel safe. So by the time he returns home he’ll have learnt two important lessons about purchasing insurance and keeping money somewhere secure.
How to avoid being pickpocketed
This isn’t the first time that I have heard of travellers getting pickpocketed in Barcelona. I was informed of the issue of pickpockets when in Prague and made sure that I was aware of who was around me and kept away from busy crowds.
Which other cities have the worst reputations for pickpockets and what advice would you give.
This post was syndicated from the Travel Rants Blog.
