Although they might sound archaic, like something out of a movie from the 1940s or a Charles Dickens novel, pickpockets are still a major security risk throughout the world – especially for tourists traveling in unfamiliar and crowded areas. Here’s a guide from the security experts at Top Locksmith on how to protect yourself from pickpockets.
Hide your Pockets
Hidden pockets can be concealed in special secret pocket T shirts that contain a secure wallet inside a T shirt. When worn under layers, they are pretty much totally inaccessible and undetectable from anybody on the street. There’s also special trousers that you can hide pockets in that zip and even lock!
Hidden Underwear
There’s special underwear that you can hide objects utilizing their secret pockets. There’s a website called ‘Smuggling Duds’ that sells special boxer shorts and boxer briefs that have hidden pockets meant to conceal cash or cards. These are more secure than the money belts that have been used for a long time – and are now well known by skilled pickpockets. By carrying your valuable cash or cards in hidden underwear pockets, you can ensure that they are secure. Similarly, there is also a product called the Braza Secret Stash that utilizes a small pocket that can be attached to any existing bra -and even swimwear! – that can be used to conceal jewelry, cards, or money!
Be Aware of your Surroundings
Make sure to stay aware of your surroundings and all passersby, especially when in large crowds. You want to make sure to be doing so especially at crowded areas with lots of tourists or at large public events. These include tourist attractions, markets, parades, squares, or concerts – and even on crowded trains. Be aware of whether anybody is watching you when taking cash out of an ATM, and be aware of anybody bumping into you – ever. Even though it might seem like this is a simple accident, a skilled pickpocket may have just stolen from you.