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1. Use a money belt…or don’t
The money belt is often hailed as a travel necessity, particularly in places where pickpockets are common. Many Thorn Tree members are belt devotees, but others offer a few words of caution:

- Don’t fool yourself into thinking that thieves don’t know about money belts and don’t have tricks to relieve you of yours.

- Because money belts are hidden, you can easily make a bit of a scene every time you have to retrieve something from it.

- Money belts may help prevent getting your pocket picked, but they don’t do much to help you when someone is demanding money.
2.. Don’t talk to strangers
Meeting new people around the world can be one of the greatest pleasures of travel, but it’s not always wise to strike up a conversation with just anyone, particularly those that seem oddly eager to be your friend or spontaneously want to take you somewhere. One member says, “I keep an air of suspicion about any stranger that’s overly excited to meet me and make conversation on the street – which is probably why I have no friends.”
3.. Don’t be a sucker
If it’s too good to be true, run away: the underpriced gemstone, the incredible exchange rate offered by the man at the outdoor market, the attractive woman that just happened to spill mustard on you and wants to clean it off of you.
4.Don’t act like a tourist
This can be a tall order, particularly when you are a tourist and your appearance and language skills make it difficult to blend in, but there are a few practical pieces of advice along these lines:


- Dress plainly when travelling, let someone else attract the attention of thieves. And please, ditch the bling.
5.Never leave anything of value in your hotel unless it’s in a locked safe, and never leave anything visible in your car
Take responsibility for your belongings: they mean more to you than they do to your hotel. Trailheads and tourist destinations are favorite spots for car thieves, and rental cars are like large “break into me” signs.

6. Trust your instincts
Never hesitate to cross the street, stop, turn around, do whatever is necessary to get away from someone who looks like trouble.
7. Probably the single best piece of advice:
Never travel with anything that you cannot bear to lose.

Hello

Everyone has heard of the risks of theft during travel, but not everyone knows how to protect themselves from it. From pickpocketing to stealing items from your luggage, travel theft is more common than you might think.

There are some steps you can take, though, to lower your risk of having something stolen not only from your luggage, but also from your travel bags while you’re out sightseeing. Here are some tips to help protect yourself from luggage theft and general travel theft:

* Replace the locks that came with your luggage with TSA approved luggage locks. While security screeners may have to open your bag at the airport, the locks will help protect you on the baggage carousel and at the hotel.

* Do not check valuables in your luggage. In fact, leave anything you cannot bear to lose at home or ship it ahead of time.

* Keep your most valuable items at the bottom of your carry-on bag so they are not easily accessible.

* If you set your luggage and travel bags down in the airport, leave a hand or foot on them at all times.

* Whenever possible, use the area under the seat in front of your for carry-on items. It is more difficult to access your bag there.

*Neck Wallets - Protect Yourself From Theft During Travel. If you want to use an overhead bin, try placing your carry-on bag in the bin across from your seat so you can keep an eye on it.

* Wear a neck wallet that holds your vital travel documents such as passport and tickets especially if you plan on sleeping during the flight.

* When you arrive, head directly to baggage claim.

Thanks for the Nice Tips..........

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Lock it up. First and foremost, you must use the in-room safes that are now a part of almost every hotel room. They are simple to use and drastically increase traveling safety (decreasing theft by cleaning staff and other travelers). Also practice smart identity protection with these things:
* Laptop computers. You should only carry your laptop with you when absolutely necessary. The rest of the time, place your laptop (or just the hard drive if your laptop is too big) in the safe while you aren’t using it. While using your laptop to access online banking or other password-protected services from Wi-Fi networks, be sure the Wi-Fi hotspots are secure.
* Public access Internet facilities. If you're using a public computer in hotel business centers or cyber-cafes, never access any sensitive information. Keyloggers (software that can track your keystrokes) may be tracking you.
* Cell phones/PDAs. While you go down to the pool or off shopping and don’t need your cell phone or other electronic device, store it in the safe along with jewelry, extra cash, your iPod, thumb drive or other valuables.
* Passports. Unless you are traveling in a country where you are required to keep your passport with you at all times, lock it up in the safe the entire time you are staying at the hotel.
* Other identity documents. Store your plane tickets, receipts, and any other identity documents (birth certificates, extra credit cards, visa, etc.) in the safe when not in use.

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Unfortunately, it's very common for tourists to become victims of theft by unscrupulous retailers and street vendors as well as pickpockets and thieves. It is particularly common when the tourist is in a country where he or she doesn't speak the language or understand the culture or the dangers that may be lurking. Here are a few tips to avoid rip-offs while traveling.

1. Don't carry large amounts of cash. Instead use refundable traveler's checks and keep track of the checks you spend in a separate place away from the checks themselves.

2. Only bring the credit cards you plan to use. Leave the rest at home. Also have a clear idea of what your credit limit is and don't risk going over, as some countries can charge you with fraud if you attempt to go over your credit limit, even if it's just an accident.

3. Photocopy your passport, plane tickets, and credit cards, and keep the photocopy in a safe and separate location.

4. Stay away from black market money exchangers. The rates may be better than legitimate places, but often you end up with fake money or you get short changed in some other way. Banks offer better rates than hotels and airports, so it may be better to find a bank when you need to exchange money.

5. Don't carry your money in your purse. Keep it in your pocket instead, or in a money belt or other hidden and secure place. That way if your purse is stolen or left behind, you will still have money on you.

6. Don't ever leave your baggage unattended. For one thing, it's against airline regulations to do so, but it's also just common sense.

7. Always stay aware of your surroundings and what is going on around you. Don't daydream or get distracted. Stay focused and alert.