What is the disgrace of being the number one in 10 tourist destinations in Europe 'The Most Pickpockets'?
Oct 31, 2024
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Actor On Joo-wan also recently appeared on an entertainment program and told of his near-pocketed experience in Belgium.
Meanwhile, the British media Daily Mail introduced 10 European tourist attractions where you should be careful of pickpockets, citing figures analyzed by traveler insurance comparator 'Quotezone'.
◇Italy'Trevi Fountain'
According to the European Pickpocket Index, the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy, is the number one place where holidaymakers are most likely to fall victim to pickpockets.
Here, as of April 2024, there were 478 pickpockets per million visitors.
◇France 'Paris Eiffel Tower'
The Eiffel Tower is a tourist attraction visited by more than 6 million people a year, but 251 people were pickpocketed per million visitors.
Often, as one of the pickpockets asks for directions, the other accomplice pulls things out of his pocket or bag in search of a distraction after approaching a tourist or deliberately bumping into a traveler and spilling food or drink.
◇Spain 'Ramblas Street'
Las Ramblas Street in Barcelona has seen 111 pickpockets per million people.
Pickpockets and scammers often approach tourists and steal money and credit cards while offering to help them with their work.
According to Barcelona police, 48.1% of crimes in Barcelona in 2023 were pickpockets.
The police urged "Do not withdraw cash at night or early in the morning and avoid wearing expensive watch"
Especially at night, attention should be paid to the Laval area of the old town and the Rambla area near the port.
◇Germany 'Brandenburg Gate'
Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, which is visited by more than 3 million people every year, is considered a relatively safe destination, but 111 pickpockets occurred per million people. In particular, crimes using bicycles should be noted.
Visiting before 9:30 a.m. can reduce the likelihood of pickpocket damage.
◇The Netherlands 'Amnesty International'
Tourists flock to Neon-lit alleys, museums, and smoky cafes every day.
It ranked fifth with 100 pickpockets per million people.
To prevent pickpockets, it is important to always be vigilant, keep valuables such as expensive jewelry in hotel coffers, and always carry a zipper-safe cross bag to store cell phones and wallets or money belts, the travel agency advised.
◇Portugal 'Lisbon Alpama'
It was a relatively safe place, but pickpockets are increasing recently.
Many tourists lose their wallets or cell phones, especially when using public transportation.
According to the Lisbon Tourism Authority 'Skilled' pickpockets are mostly migrants from Eastern Europe, often posing as tourists. Some carry cameras and maps, and some well-dressed female pickpockets.
◇Turkey'Sultan ahmet district'
The Sultan Ahmet district of Istanbul is famous for being home to the impressive Ottoman-era Blue Mosque, with its iconic spire, along with the famous Ayyapia Mosque, which is filled with mosaics.
There were 21 pickpockets for every million people here.
Travel officials should close their bags tightly and always be vigilant''Wearing a cross bag or traveler's belt under your clothes can also be a precaution" he advised.
◇Greece 'Acropolis Museum'
There were 19 pickpockets per million here.
The new policy allows 3,000 people to enter from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 2,000 people for the next hour, bringing in up to 23,000 travelers a day.
In the event of a pickpocket, it is important to receive a police report on the loss or theft of the item.
Travel officials say it is necessary to check what is covered and what is not covered in the traveler's insurance policy"Most travel insurance policies cover important documents such as passports, but often rarely cover stolen cash and cell phones."
◇Poland'Rainek Glowney Central Square in Krakow'
It is the largest medieval square in Europe, lined with elegant houses and palaces. It is also home to many cafes and restaurants, making it easy to be a hunting ground for pickpockets.
There were 18 pickpockets for every million people here.
◇Republic of Ireland 'Dublin Guinness Storehouse'
More than 1.5 million people visited 165 countries last year, and the total number of visitors this year increased 32% from the same period last year.
As a result, pickpocket crimes are also on the rise, with seven cases of pickpocketing reported per million people.
According to local police, a group of pickpockets committed the crime here in August, and there were many female criminals with EU passports.
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