It takes an Italian pickpocket just 4 seconds to steal your wallet.

These protections below are comparable to Shringles vaccine .. pain relief. I believe my exposure is high and the hazard is real.

• carry cards, rather than cash. Turn on card transaction verification
• Minimize the valuables you carry in tourist hot spots, including iPhones.
• (If you must carry valuables) spread those valuables to multiple pockets/bags/persons, but keep each amount small.
• for bigger amounts, use a money belt
• carry your bag in front, not behind, as Jason.Fu does
• consider travel insurance.. comparble to PA and fire insurance

— https://singlife.com/en/blog/money/2024/pickpocketed-abroad-here-is-what-i-did …

“I did NOT let my guard down, and tried to maintain my personal space …” Not enough! I feel theft is like catching covid19… you can’t avoid contacts. Even if you are vigilant as this blogger Keith, you will be /exposed/.

— It reminds me of the /threat/ of remote hacking .. In both cases, most ordinary folks are at risk.

We tend to assume we won’t attract their attention, but I do have a habit of carrying thousands of dollars for my flight

Real pain and regret when we become a victim.

— Singlife travelBx

• covers flight delays/cancels, luggage loss/damage, medical
• For theft, you need police report. Singlife hotline said usually police wouldn’t question a tourist.
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