Sharing a true incident that had happened to my friend.
A lady alone awaiting at bus stop listening to music on her
iPhone along Robinson rd after work (6.30pm rush hr).
Little did she know she was targetted by two China men in formal
dressing, biz shirt & pants.
When her bus came she walk towards it, didn’t want to push or rush
abroad her waited last in the queue.
Juz then the 1st China man cut infront of her & pretend to ask
for directions from the bus captain. Following closely behind the
2nd China man queue behind her barely touching her bag. The lady
was sandwiched in between the two China men, & suddenly she
felt a bump from behind.. the music went dead, thinking there was a
in-coming call which might have stop the music playback she didn’t
check her valuables & continue broading the bus. Both China men
did not broad the bus & left hastily. Upon seated she realized
that her iPhone had been pickpocketed. She approached the bus
captain to enquiry what did the China men ask him about, she was
told the China asked weird questions & destination which the
bus did not go. Clearly it was planned crime..
Professional Pickpockets & Thieves fm China of high skill
levels are at work in cities, towns and neighborhoods both
domestically and abroad. Pls warning your family members &
loved ones about the potential risks. Don’t let down your guard
thinking that Singapore is a safe place, densely populated areas
are potential risk area of a crime. Stay alert!
How to Avoid Being Pickpocketed
1. Carry yourself with confidence. Pickpockets are drawn to people
who look lost or confused. If you are lost, avoid standing on the
street pondering your map. Step inside a business and ask for
help.
2. Keep your valuables close to you. Backpacks are some of the
easiest targets for pickpockets. Use a front pack, or better yet, a
money belt.
3. Trick the trickster. If you are traveling in a city
especially plagued by pickpockets, consider carrying an empty
wallet in your back pocket. The pickpocket will return home with
his supposed booty, none the wiser, while you escape with your
goods.
4. Know the tricks of the trade. Distraction is a favorite
method of pickpockets. Criminals may work in pairs or even small
groups, staging elaborate scenes designed to get your attention.
While a crowd gathers to gape at a couple having a raging dispute
in the street, an accomplice may be picking the crowd clean.
5. Exercise caution in your compassion. While a child bends your
ear about an invented plight, his sister could be helping herself
to your wallet. Listen if you must to such stories but keep a free
hand on your belongings.
6. Check the travel advisories and warnings if you are traveling
abroad. If your destination hosts a large population of thieves,
your heightened awareness can help you avoid becoming a victim.
