Anti-thief guide for traveling in Spain

More and more people are traveling abroad. For those who don’t have a large budget, the best option is to go for a walk in Spain. The scenery is beautiful and the cost is not high. But beware of thieves when traveling in Spain. Let me introduce it to you below.

Is the public security in Spain really bad? In fact, it is not. Spain has a population of less than 50 million and receives nearly 60 million tourists every year, so it is inevitable that thieves from all over the world come to visit some big cities. Spanish thieves and robbers are rarely Spanish natives, most of them are illegal immigrants (Central and South Americans and Africans).

If you plan to visit Madrid, Barcelona and other big cities, you must pay attention! Be alert at all times and take care of your bags. If you seem careless, carry your mobile phone bag If you let it go casually, it will naturally become the "prey" for those thieves.

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It is said that there is a popular saying in Central and Southern Europe that it is better to rob a Chinese 20 times than to rob a Chinese once! Because the Chinese like to carry a lot of cash with them! It is recommended when going out for fun Try not to bring too much cash, preferably less than 50 euros, and bring a credit card, remember to put it deep in the innermost layer of your bag. Once lost, report the loss promptly. It is best to record the card number and bank phone number clearly in advance. If the card is lost, call and stop the card immediately to prevent further losses.

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Develop the habit of checking official travel tips before traveling. Chinese embassies and consulates abroad often know the local security situation best. When Chinese tourists are robbed, Chinese embassies and consulates abroad will also learn this information immediately. Therefore, you should develop the habit of checking official travel tips before traveling. You can log on to the websites of Chinese embassies and consulates abroad to check. You can also check more accurate local customs regulations and other practical knowledge through these official websites.

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Remember the local emergency phone number properly. Among the tips from Chinese embassies and consulates abroad, one is more general, that is, tourists are advised to remember the local emergency phone numbers, such as Chinese embassies and consulates abroad, tour guides, local travel agencies, hotels, airlines, police, etc. Practical contact information such as the emergency telephone number, and it is best to keep the phone open. It is best to inform relatives and friends of the contact number, hotel address and other information in case of emergency.

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Do not take important documents with you, such as passports, return tickets, valuables, and cash, and lock them in the hotel safe, and keep important personal information such as passport numbers, identities List your ID card number, air ticket number, credit card number, and emergency contact number of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in your mobile phone and carry it with you.

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When using Wi-Fi in airports, restaurants and other public places, use a password converter such as the Onion Router, so that we can enjoy Wi-Fi without worrying Your confidential information has been read by others.

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Try not to carry a backpack. Even if you do, carry it forward, in front of your chest, and within your line of sight in crowded and cluttered places such as the subway. .

Small wallets can be placed in the deep pockets on the side of pants, but never put wallets in the back pockets of pants. The bag should be carried diagonally, not behind the body, and with your hands on the bag.

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If it can be avoided, it is best not to carry a leather bag, backpack or waist bag. You can carry ordinary plastic bags or shopping bags to carry necessary items, tea and drinks, etc., which is more difficult Get the thief's attention.

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Divide your belongings into different locations to reduce the risk of being peeped by putting your belongings in the same place. Make sure that if only your bag is stolen, other wallets, credit cards Still there.

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Don’t wear too eye-catching big brand clothes when going out, carry brand bags, and wear brand watches, otherwise you will definitely become a big fat sheep in the eyes of thieves! Girls should keep as little as possible Wear expensive jewelry, earrings, necklaces, etc., and you can run away just by tugging on them.

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Don’t look at maps or travel brochures on the road, as this will give criminals an opportunity to take advantage of you.

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If you need to rent a car, try not to rent a high-end brand car. Thieves recognize logos, and you may be targeted by them. Also, remember not to leave valuables in the car.

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Ignore those suspicious people. Some thieves will pretend to be plainclothes policemen. You don’t need to show your passport, and you are not allowed to get in the car with them. You can walk with them to the police station.

13. When riding in a car or crowded with people, hug your bag and hold on to the zipper. On crowded buses or subways, thieves usually use a knife to cut open bags and steal property to minimize the chance of their bags coming into contact with other people, leaving no opportunity for thieves to take advantage of.

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It is best not to play with any mobile phone, read Weibo, or listen to music on the subway or bus, and do not sit on a seat near the door. Once the subway or bus enters, When you stand or leave the station, someone may snatch your cell phone and run away as soon as the door closes.

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If you see someone dropping money on the ground on the subway, ignore it, because he deliberately dropped the money for you to pick up. When you pick it up for him, he will take the opportunity to snatch it away. your wallet or phone.

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When going to the toilet, check your belongings. Once you find that your mobile phone, cash, etc. have slipped to a place where they are more likely to be stolen, put them away in time.

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Ignore the person who is chatting with you. If someone is chatting with you in English and pretends not to understand, you can answer in Chinese to dispel the gangster's intention to deceive.

If someone offers to take a photo for you, it’s best to politely refuse. Who knows if they are eyeing your camera.

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Do not place valuable items such as wallets, mobile phones, cameras, backpacks, etc. on the table or nearby chairs when eating, especially in open-air cafes. It will be taken away inadvertently. This is a common method used by thieves. It is best to still carry it on the front of the body.

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If you are traveling alone, please pay attention to your own safety when taking a car or boat, and do not accept food or drinks from strangers. It is best not to go out alone at night, especially girls, to avoid being robbed.

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Early in the morning, late at night, during lunch time (around 14:00-16:00 in the afternoon) and on weekends, the police presence will be relatively reduced, which is a good time for gangsters to attack. Pay special attention to precautions.

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If you buy brand-name clothes or bags, watches, etc., it is best to put them in your backpack or use ordinary shopping bags.

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Backpackers traveling on a budget should not spend the night in a train station in a big city, as they will almost certainly be robbed. It is highly recommended to spend the night at the airport. If you encounter an emergency at night and there is no suitable place to rest, you can find an area where local taxis are concentrated. It is often safer to stay with your buddies.