Pick Pocketing in Europe
Pick pocketing is rampant across Europe, and its hard to believe unless you have been the victim. Here are three tales of being robbed across 3 different countries with first hand account and all in public transport.
Incident
1 - Paris, France
Victim
- Self
Where
- Metro
Wife
and I were just returning back from a long day of sightseeing in Paris. While
getting in the metro, few kids tried innocently to block the way. As soon as
the doors closed I realized my wallet has been picked. By the time I got out at
next station, and called the bank to block my credit card, it was already
swiped for USD 1000. While I did make a police complaint but was of no gain.
Incident
2 - Pisa, Italy
Victim
- Friend
Where
- Bus
We
along with a couple were traveling Italy. After completing a tour of Pisa, we
caught a local bus for 15 min ride to Pisa Station. Again, a few kids tried
entering bus behind us and snapped the wallet from my friends purse. She
realised at the station that her wallet having USD 2000 has been picked in the
bus.
Incident
3 - Barcelona, Spain
Victim
- Colleague
Where
- Metro
My
colleague on landing in Barcelona, took the airport train to city centre. While
taking his luggage in the train, he noticed few guys pushing bag and blocking
way. In some time I the train he realised his wallet is missing and lost USD
500.
All
3 incidents highlight the unsafe nature of European public transport for
tourists and fact that you need to be very careful with your cash and valuables
while travelling.
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