additional web pages that cover pickpocket prevention information in Spain
Barcelona and Madrid Pickpocket Scams - A Must Read!
Barcelona Pickpocket and Travel Scams -Additional Scams
Barcelona Pickpocket Crime Map
Fake Police Scam in Barcelona Spain
Spain is Top Theft Hotspot for British Citizens Traveling Abroad
Interesting how life imitates art - this time pickpockets are taking on the actions of one of the world's best know soccer stars in Spain.
It appears that a new pickpocket trend is rearing it's head in Barcelona Spain. Pickpockets in Spain are starting to use a new pickpocket technique that is replacing older "classic" pickpocketing techniques with polite conversation and “friendliness” to fleece their victims. The pickpockets have several variations of this scam, but in a nutshell they approach you, pretends to be 'friend' that has not seen you for a long time, them quickly embraces you in a jubilant, but clinging hug. Obviously, it the "victim" was a man, the thief would remove his wallet, or if a woman, her wallet would be removed from her purse.
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