You should be always extremely careful in the following situations:
- In crowds and throngs of people (e.g., big events, demonstrations, in department stores and shopping streets, or when boarding or alighting from public transport).
- When people come suspiciously close to you, e.g., bump into you, soil your clothes, obtrusively ask for donations or offer their help without being solicited.
Agree to act as witness.
Memorise any characteristics of the perpetrator(s).
Take care of the victim(s).
Call the emergency number 110 and ask for help.
Loudly draw other people’s attention to the perpetrator(s).
Always carry handbags and shoulder bags with the fastener or zip towards your body.
Don’t show large amounts of cash. Take special care when withdrawing money and afterwards.
Always close your handbag or shoulder bag and never leave it unattended.
Carry your valuables preferably as close to your body as possible. Inside pockets of your jacket, the front pockets of your pants, a neck pouch or belt bags are most appropriate.
Always only carry along those amount of cash money and those valuables that is really necessary.