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VOX

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3. Especially now that Americans are so beloved worldwide.
Thu Jul 12, 2018, 08:13 AM
Jul 2018

It's not a stretch to imagine a thief/pickpocket would likely feel justified in targeting an American, now that we're morphing into a fascist dictatorship.

Thanks for posting this... Ohiya Jul 2018 #1
Be vigilant, but I have never heard of anyone getting robbed like that in Ireland DFW Jul 2018 #57
Actually, living in Columbus Ohio is probably far more dangerous... Ohiya Jul 2018 #59
I've never been to Columbus, Ohio. DFW Jul 2018 #70
In Thomas Pynchon's book, "Against the Day" Ohiya Jul 2018 #74
Way long ago 1981 in Ireland had a strange occurrence. PufPuf23 Jul 2018 #94
My husband got robbed in the Paris Metro. dhol82 Jul 2018 #2
Especially now that Americans are so beloved worldwide. VOX Jul 2018 #3
When I go overseas next winter 47of74 Jul 2018 #9
There's no way for a thief to know if you are an American... HipChick Jul 2018 #10
If they hear you speaking English with an "American (non-European) accent" BumRushDaShow Jul 2018 #14
Haha!....good observation...if I'm overseas, I do not provide a safety in numbers HipChick Jul 2018 #16
LOL BumRushDaShow Jul 2018 #17
I'm in Europe now... a la izquierda Jul 2018 #24
Meaning BumRushDaShow Jul 2018 #25
Exactly that a la izquierda Jul 2018 #95
It's not like it happens to me on a daily basis either DFW Jul 2018 #69
You know? You're right! DFW Jul 2018 #58
The state must have a population of like a billion! BumRushDaShow Jul 2018 #61
I'll see you and raise you one. Check THIS out: DFW Jul 2018 #63
Bwah! BumRushDaShow Jul 2018 #64
There's probably 20 Filipino nurses at the hospital TeamPooka Jul 2018 #65
Like I said. They secretly control the world DFW Jul 2018 #67
Sometimes Americans are very easy to spot. Lonestarblue Jul 2018 #18
When I travel anywhere, I check all my luggage except my computer bag/briefcase. Blue_true Jul 2018 #32
It's a big hint if you're wearing bluejeans. And many are adept with accents, pnwmom Jul 2018 #91
This has nothing to do with Americans DFW Jul 2018 #27
Understood. Clumsy metaphor on my part. VOX Jul 2018 #48
Well, you're correct. They're not. DFW Jul 2018 #51
I'm heading to Barcelona/Nice/Rome in September and October. Adsos Letter Jul 2018 #4
Spend about $10 and invest in an elastic money belt COLGATE4 Jul 2018 #6
Great advice...I wear a Fanny pack... HipChick Jul 2018 #11
Fanny packs can be picked so quickly you wouldn't believe it! The Mouth Jul 2018 #22
Taking one with me this summer. I have used them in the past and they are a bit chelsea0011 Jul 2018 #35
Ah... flor-de-jasmim Jul 2018 #7
My Thoughts Exactly Roy Rolling Jul 2018 #15
This is the equivalent Scarsdale Jul 2018 #34
SHocked at being assaulted and target for crime? In Europe? DFW Jul 2018 #55
Perhaps... how long have you lived in Europe? Raster Jul 2018 #20
Half and half since 39 years (1979), full time since 2011 (permanent residence status) DFW Jul 2018 #86
Actually, my friend, I was responding to the person that said you painted Europe... Raster Jul 2018 #96
DFW lives there BumRushDaShow Jul 2018 #28
I have lived here in Europe for MANY years DFW Jul 2018 #29
You'll be as safe in Europe as you would be in NYC or Chicago or Los Angeles GoneOffShore Jul 2018 #42
Europe is safer than the US and I have had no problems GulfCoast66 Jul 2018 #43
What they look for during tourist season DFW Jul 2018 #62
I appreciate your example of the new tactic they are using GulfCoast66 Jul 2018 #76
Actually, I don't live near there. Those towns are far south of me DFW Jul 2018 #84
Tempted to go there just to meet such an interesting and obviously intelligent DU member. GulfCoast66 Jul 2018 #90
it was a couple of Eastern European kids in Madrid in my case. cab67 Jul 2018 #5
My dad got pick-pocketed in the Rome train station. DemoTex Jul 2018 #8
Good advice hlthe2b Jul 2018 #12
Ugh, thanks for the warning Ezior Jul 2018 #13
Seehofer has nothing to do with this. It has been going on for at least 15 years DFW Jul 2018 #31
When I went to Paris now 15+ years ago, I was warned about pickpockets. Sure enough.... George II Jul 2018 #19
I'm so sorry this happened to you. PatrickforO Jul 2018 #21
It happens periodically. DFW Jul 2018 #33
I wear my purse crossed my shoulders with my hoodie or jacket.... ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2018 #23
I was told they can spot an American a block away kskiska Jul 2018 #26
They'll also do ad hoc street displays that look like impromtu plays. Texin Jul 2018 #39
Yeah, I was going reference obese travelers, but there are fair number of Germans who are heavy too, Texin Jul 2018 #41
To me it happened in Paris a few years ago... GetRidOfThem Jul 2018 #30
Good idea. DFW Jul 2018 #36
Actually, as I was on the subway, my thoughts wandered... GetRidOfThem Jul 2018 #46
My wife had her passport lifted in Romania several years back. Adsos Letter Jul 2018 #54
The only thing you should carry in a backpack in Romania...... DFW Jul 2018 #56
Thank you DFW. mahina Jul 2018 #37
This has been going on for years. I've seen it first hand myself. Texin Jul 2018 #38
They don't discriminate DFW Jul 2018 #40
This whole thread is giving me anxiety spinbaby Jul 2018 #44
Be smart and very careful Loge23 Jul 2018 #45
When I used to travel yearly in Europe I learned one big lesson: CTyankee Jul 2018 #47
My wife had her passport jacked at an open market in Romania. Adsos Letter Jul 2018 #49
I thought it odd that only cash was accepted by the consulate. CTyankee Jul 2018 #50
Yeah, that surprised me when I saw it in your post. Adsos Letter Jul 2018 #52
Maybe because cash is easier for the officials to keep for themselves. nt tblue37 Jul 2018 #77
I dunno about that. Wouldn't they have to justify the number of emergency passports they issued CTyankee Jul 2018 #78
But they could charge extra and keep the overcharge cash. An overcharge would be tblue37 Jul 2018 #79
As far as Jewelry goes....... ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2018 #53
Seriously. I have "travel jewelry" including a cubic zirconia wedding band. nt Hekate Jul 2018 #73
The cheap stuff can look as nice...... ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2018 #75
Safety tips learned from living in Colombia for eight months Quemado Jul 2018 #60
Sounds like fun!!!!! LeftInTX Jul 2018 #68
Medellin was a lot of fun Quemado Jul 2018 #82
But on the other hand it is a great city with beautiful weather and very cheap prices.. EX500rider Jul 2018 #71
Beautiful weather: yes; very cheap prices: yes and no Quemado Jul 2018 #85
Sounds a little like Quito DFW Jul 2018 #72
We went to Quito in 2013 Quemado Jul 2018 #87
Yes, somehow they forget to mention that part. DFW Jul 2018 #88
Curious as to where you were stationed in Germany. Adsos Letter Jul 2018 #89
Augsburg Quemado Jul 2018 #93
Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2018 #66
I think I almost had something like that happen in Seattle once. LisaM Jul 2018 #80
Dress conservatively, dark clothes, helps if not brand new iamateacher Jul 2018 #81
Thanks for the warning! mnhtnbb Jul 2018 #83
Watch this pair of pros pick the pockets of an entire railway carriage ucrdem Jul 2018 #92
Thanks for providing your fellow DU travelers with this tip! steve2470 Jul 2018 #97
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