Graffiti here doesn't mean gangs, and beggars and homeless people are generally not menacing. However, the French Riviera does attract world-class pickpockets, down-on-their-luck scammers, and roving gypsies.
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Las Ramblas, Barcelona, SpainHow to avoid it: It may sound simple but make sure that all of your valuables are tightly zipped away in a bag or purse when you're in tourist areas. Zips on bags should also face inwards where possible. Las Ramblas is the worst spot in the world for pickpockets.
Your clothes are a dead giveaway. The stereotype is true: American tourists stick out like a sore thumb when they travel, making them prime targets for pickpockets. Instead of throwing on a T-shirt to rep your alma mater, try to dress like the locals.
Travel lovers are, unfortunately, the most likely targets for pickpockets around the world. Whether true or not, pickpockets often view tourists as wealthy, making travelers a prime opportunity in a pickpocket's mind.
Who do pickpockets target? Pickpockets look for distracted and unaware travelers. “That's not to say that anyone can be prey, but if you're engrossed in your phone, you're less attentive to what's going on around you,” said Maria Pasquale, a Rome-based travel journalist and author.