Anyone could have become victims of crime. The risk could be even greater when you travel to another country, usually because foreign tourists are easy targets for thieves.
There are a few tips to avoid incidents of theft or robbery while traveling. Here are the tips, as quoted from Helium.
1. Save some coin and a small wallet in your pocket. This will prevent thieves or robbers are interested in taking your property while traveling.
2. Do not wear long strappy bag, because criminals can easily rob your purse or cutting the rope with a razor blade. If your purse containing credit cards, ATM cards and money, take it as close to your skin.
3. Do not store all valuables in one place when traveling. Put some money and credit cards in hand bags, some in the trunk, and the rest in small bags. If you travel in areas with high crime rates such as Brazil, South Africa or Colombia, put some money on the shoes, pants pocket or shirt pocket hidden.
4. If you are staying in a hotel that provides a safe deposit box, do not hesitate to use them. Do not always carry your passport and all credit or debit card wherever you go. Simply take what you need when the day and a credit card.
5. Do not look too obvious. Dress appropriately, and you do not need to flaunt your phone, advanced technology, sophisticated camera or the latest laptop in public places. When traveling, just wear shirt and pants, or dresses cut midi simple.
6. Do not show off how much of your money. If you only want to pay for ice cream, candy or snacks, ready money in the shirt or pants pocket. Avoid showing the contents of the wallet too often in public places, because it would invite thieves targeting your possessions.
7. Be careful when traveling at night. If you are planning to exit the hotel at night, ask your hotel staff or local residents, which areas should be avoided. Hotel receptionist also usually knows such information.
8. Avoid consumption of alcoholic beverages. Foreign tourists who are under the influence of alcohol are usually more prone to be target of target of thieves and robbers. If indeed you have to drink it, do not spend too much. Do not carry a lot of money to reduce the risk of robbery.
