Trick thieves often commit their crimes in places where many people come together. In many cases, the thieves use a division of labor and distract their victims.
Victims often lose more than just money, as the recovery of IDs, keys or other items is usually costly and time-consuming. Stolen account or credit cards can be misused after the theft.
Sensitive data or personal photos on smartphones may fall into the wrong hands.
This doesn't have to be the case!
Simple behavioral measures and risk-conscious handling of valuables can prevent the loss of valuables and the often expensive consequences of such theft:
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