Whoever took the wallet from my purse without my noticing was pretty slick. And it happened in a cathedral. I was visiting Cologne Cathedral, a beautiful Gothic church in Köln, Germany, walking around ...

Last year, several groups of pickpocketers profited off oblivious commuters on New York City’s subway system. “I open the purses, put my hands in, and take the wallets out,” one pickpocketer, who was ...

As we get ever closer to jetting off on summer holidays, it’s sadly important to remember that not everyone you meet on your travels will be well-intentioned. A new study by UK-based travel insurance ...

I don’t give much thought to petty crime when I travel abroad. I’m well aware that it happens: I’ve been preaching about the importance of wearing a money belt for decades. And for decades — probably ...

A North Carolina tourist in Venice became a victim of pickpocketing, but she bravely confronted the suspected thieves after her purse and passport were stolen. Tracking her stolen items using 'Find My ...

Recent reports highlight a troubling trend: supermarkets have become prime targets for pickpockets, who exploit the bustling environment to steal personal belongings with ease. The crowded aisles and ...