Do I need an anti theft bag in Paris?

HERE'S HOW I KEEP MY MONEY AND BELONGINGS SAFE IN PARIS What I find really helpful is wearing a cross-body purse, also called an anti-theft purse. There are many brands but I prefer Pacsafe (I have three different models). I bought my first one after I was robbed - and never leave home without one.



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Using anti-theft bags and wallets in Europe is important because it provides an added layer of protection against pickpockets.

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The most common burglars are pickpockets. Wearing a bag across your body precludes the bag from being easily grabbed. Being cautious is not being paranoid. Pickpockets go after that which is easily accessible, so best bet is just to ensure anything important to you is not.

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If you won't need other cards, your passport, jewelry, expensive watch (wear a cheap one on the street!), leave it all in the safe. 2. Carry whatever valuables you have with you underneath your clothes. This is the single most effective thing you can do besides leaving most of your valuables in a safe.

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The safest and most convenient style of bag is a crossbody bag that you wear from one shoulder to the opposite hip. A thin flexible wire embedded in the strap makes it slash-resistant to thieves who cut bag straps and then run off with the bag.

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Baggage handlers, airport security, and TSA agents may have access to your luggage behind closed doors. While most of these individuals are just trying to make an honest living, there have been numerous documented instances of airport personnel stealing from passengers' bags.

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A booster bag is a handmade bag used to shoplift, typically from retail stores, libraries, and any other location employing electronic security detectors to deter theft.

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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.

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In Paris, you will see many locals, women, and men, carrying beautiful backpacks to go to work or for their daily travels. Again, we recommend an antitheft backpack for safe travels and peace of mind, especially if you are going to take the metro of Paris.

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Your bag or backpack is probably the most vulnerable area that pickpockets love to target. Backpacks are especially vulnerable because you can't see if someone is trying to get into it.

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