How to avoid street robberies

It is not a secret to anyone that we are all vulnerable to a robbery, much more when we are on the street. Pickpockets and other characters who are friends of the aliens abound and can make us spend a very unpleasant time. That's why in .com we explain how to avoid robberies in the street, with some suggestions that can help you to be more protected.

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It is important to take into account that our ability to protect ourselves from street robbery depends to a large extent on our level of attention to the environment and the prevention measures we use. However, the degree of violence in the city we live in also influences, since there are cities where assaults on the street are minor robberies, and others in which victims go through very unpleasant experiences, in those cases we have to double attention.

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When we are on the street it is necessary to become aware of our surroundings and avoid distractions. Always watch that you are not being followed by someone, always look at the people who call you when you walk down the street, and if someone suspicious has been hanging around you, enter a restaurant or public place to confuse him.

It is not about living in a state of constant paranoia, but about being alert and paying attention to what is happening around us. The specialists in personal security indicate that this is one of the fundamental characteristics if we want to avoid being assaulted in the street: do not allow them to see you as vulnerable.

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Avoid the habit of handling large amounts of cash . Many thefts occur because the information of your habits is filtered to the robbers, becoming a potential victim. When you have to make an important money operation (transfers, payments, etc.) always do it online.

It is also advisable to never count money on the street. If you have had to withdraw a significant amount of cash from the bank for some reason, always tell it there, discreetly and making sure no one is watching you.

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You must learn to distribute your belongings in different spaces of your purse or backpack, in this way if a pickpocket or thief tries to open it, the valuables will not all be together. The mobile and the important amounts of money should go, preferably, in the front pockets of our trousers.

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Never, for a minute, lose sight of your things . A small distraction can make you a victim of a robbery. It is also not advisable to use bags and backpacks that do not close properly or that do not have an adequate closure. If it is the case that a bag (especially in the case of girls) does not have a secure closure, take your wallet and mobile in your pockets.

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ATMs are a huge convenience that allows us to withdraw money at any time of the day. But many people are victims of theft when they decide to withdraw cash at night, it is best to be cautious and perform this task during office hours or in broad daylight.

If you take out money at night, use the ATMs inside the bank and pass the insurance to the door while you are inside. Avoid at all costs the cashiers located in dark, lonely or isolated places and never stop to take cash if you see someone suspicious in the vicinity.

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Pay attention to the strangers you talk to on the street and avoid accepting objects such as flowers, leaflets, etc. Many times they are deception strategies to attract victims and steal them.

It is important to always walk through illuminated streets and avoid the streets and dark places at late hours of the night. If you are in a neighborhood that you do not know or that has an important crime rate, it is best not to walk, take a taxi correctly identified to leave the place.

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Among the most popular street robberies are those of pickpockets, a group that acts with very particular strategies and whose key is discretion. To avoid being assaulted by one, we have prepared a special article with recommendations, which we invite you to consult here.

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Avoid having valuables in sight : cameras, mobile phones, music players, computers, etc. These are a huge temptation for friends of others, it is best to keep them in your bag or backpack and remove them with much prevention and in safe spaces.

It is also not advisable to go out in the street dressed in jewelry and with very valuable clothes, these are a magnet for thieves.

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Attention with the spectacles in the street that congregate crowds. Many times these spontaneous shows are organized by groups of pickpockets who are dedicated to stealing the distracted spectators. If you want to enjoy street entertainment, do it always taking care of your belongings .

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When you travel by car or taxi, try as much as possible to always do it with the windows up to avoid that anyone can put their hand inside the vehicle, this is a popular form of theft in many countries. Never carry your bag, backpack or valuables between your legs, or in the seats, as you are very exposed to being easily removed. It is advisable to have your belongings always protected under the seats, even when traveling by taxi.

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Always have on your mobile the number of the police and security agencies in your city, so if you ever find yourself in a situation of possible theft, you can quickly alert the security forces.