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Originally Posted by jojo
We have traveled abroad a fair amount. The only time we had a problem was in Rome. My husband had his wallet in his front pocket but it was "lifted" when we were on a subway. We spent the rest of the day cancelling credit cards - no fun. This is good advice. Thanks.
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I use buzzy's excellent suggestion for carrying money, credit cards, etc.
I use three other precautions that proved effective against a front pocket pick pocket on a subway in Paris last summer.
1. I carry my cellphone in my front pocket. I wrap the phone with a rubber band. The rubber band "grabs" the inside of the pocket, preventing the phone from sliding out easily.
2. I twist the pocket with the phone in it.
When carrying a camera, slide the strap through a front belt loop, pull the camera through the loop, and tuck the camera into your other front pocket.
A small inconvenience to access the phone is worth it.