10 tips to avoid pick-pocketing
Keep purses secure and carry wallets in an inside pocket
Bags should be carried in front of you with flaps against your body
Keep straps short and bags tucked under your arms
Do not display any jewellery
Do not show any money – keep it safely in your pockets
Stay alert and aware of what is going on around you
If possible install a tracker application on your smart phone
Keep a record of the unique reference number (IMEI) of your phone – this can be retreived by dialling *#06#
Use your phone’s security lock or PIN number
Do not write PIN numbers with credit/debit cards or on your mobile phone
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