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and you learn to protect your valuable. And yes you're identity and you financial livelyhood are your valuables. Even men can be picked pocketed from pro. I when out in public I put my wallet in my front pocket which 99.9999% fool proof. Women are especially vulnerable even if the have their purse in hand if can be snatched away. All too often we read about pure snatching in stores and on the street. Be aware of your surroundings!