While pickpocketing is rife across Europe, most people won't even notice they've been stolen from until it's far too late - and a scammer has made off with their goods, never to be seen again. Busy areas like public transport stations, tourist attractions and city centres are usually rife with thieves, looking for unsuspecting victims to swipe from at leisure.
And while sometimes there's absolutely nothing you can do to avoid thieves on holiday, one tourist has warned that there are a number of things you can do to substantially reduce the risk.
Taking to Reddit, FoldedTwice, said: "Pickpocketing is an opportunistic crime, which happens when it is physically easy for someone to get something out of your bag or pocket and when you’re distracted and won’t notice. If either of these conditions isn't met, there’s no opportunity to pickpocket you. Be aware of your surroundings in crowded areas."
