{"id":121585,"date":"2023-12-16T01:01:21","date_gmt":"2023-12-16T01:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogcamlodipine.com\/?p=121585"},"modified":"2023-12-16T01:01:21","modified_gmt":"2023-12-16T01:01:21","slug":"tourists-urged-to-avoid-common-habits-that-make-you-a-prime-target-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogcamlodipine.com\/travel\/tourists-urged-to-avoid-common-habits-that-make-you-a-prime-target-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"Tourists urged to avoid common habits that make you ‘a prime target’ in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Unfortunately, tourists are often a target for scammers and pickpockets as they may be less aware of their surroundings.<\/p>\n

While it can be hard to avoid pickpockets, luckily there are a few things tourists can do to lower the risk of being a target.<\/p>\n

Kate Fitzpatrick, travel security expert at World Travel Protection, has shared her top tips for British tourists.<\/p>\n

A common scam used to steal from unwitting tourists is the \u2018Good Samaritan\u2019 where someone pretends to offer a helping hand.<\/p>\n

Kate said: \u201cBeware of seemingly altruistic individuals aiming to distract you while their accomplices seize the opportunity to snatch your belongings. Vigilance is your best defence.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Some scammers work in pairs or groups and may offer to help a tourist to distract them while an accomplice steals from them.<\/p>\n

Pickpockets have been filmed pretending to help tourists at stations or offer directions in order to steal from them.<\/p>\n

Kate added: \u201cFlaunting luxury items can make you a prime target. Criminals work together, surveilling your every move, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Stay cautious even in seemingly harmless situations.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Although it might be tempting to wear that new watch or pair of earrings, it\u2019s best to leave valuables at home.<\/p>\n

Luxury items could make a tourist a target for a thief so travellers who do need to take them on holiday might want to leave them in a secure hotel safe.<\/p>\n

Kate added: \u201cFake police situations are becoming more sophisticated. Be wary of demands for fines or accusations of crimes.<\/p>\n