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How to AVOID Getting ROBBED by PICKPOCKETS  (YouTube link ) Based on an article from travel.alot.com , it lists the 26 worst cities for pickpocketing. As the article reminds us: “These are the cities that make you want to walk around with your hand in your own pocket to ensure your wallet stays where it belongs. We’re not saying you shouldn’t visit any of these cities . We just think that you may want to be a little extra cautious when walking around in crowds or standing in one place for too long.” Before diving into the full list, it’s worth looking at how modern pickpocketing actually works — and why staying alert matters more than ever. Before diving into the full list, it’s worth looking at how modern pickpocketing actually works — and why staying alert matters more than ever.    European Travel Skills: Avoiding Theft (YouTube link ) 1️⃣ How Pickpocketing Teams Operate  Remember the key principle: pickpocketing is a team sport. Most thefts are coordinated, f...

Source: [3] Source: [4]   East End East End —Heavily populated with immigrants from the Middle East, Asia and Africa, this London neighborhood contains the areas of  Whitechapel  and  Spitalfields —lies mainly in the Inner London borough of Tower Hamlets : Whitechapel is a vibrant, multicultural district in the East End, with many traditional pubs and curry houses, and the lively Whitechapel Market, a focal point for Asian food, discount fashion, and homewares. Spitalfields   is a lively East End area, home to artists, creatives, and a large Bangladeshi community. Brick Lane is lined with curry houses but the area is also known for street art, quirky shops, and trendy bars.   Crime Watch As  Chris  said in the below video: When I look at places like Italy or Paris, I know everybody's trying to rob me. But you know what, in London everybody's trying to rob you here too. Video 1.   10 Worst Tourist Scams in London ( YouTube ) Video 2. ...