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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.พ. 2024
- Europe is widely known for its beautiful scenic views, amazing architecture and rich heritage. Today, we present to you the other side of Europe that Facebook posts and Instagram will tell you little about: the pickpockets.
Follow Mr Loo as he recounts his experience of being pickpocketed in Paris. - บันเทิง
Thanks for your sharing, we learn something from your experience.
Thank you for sharing!
And this reminds us when we see things happen, we should all step forward and help. This helps us to keep SG a safe home. Travel safe!
Thanks very much for sharing your experience. Happy that you both are safe and nothing was taken. Stay safe!
Thank you so much for sharing.
The more you travel, the more you understand how safe Singapore is!
Almost all overrated European countries have this challenge!
Just show how Europe’s propaganda of romanticism is all fake!! Europe is now the bongo bongo land and UK is Londistan!!!
Besides S’pore, what other countries with same “peace of mind” living?
Only kum gong go western country and Malaysia 😂😂😂 where pick pocket, robbery, rape,kidnap, scamming, drug is a daily affair 😂😂😂 I only want to retire in SG. 新加坡我的家，我的天堂😊
I have encountered pickpockets in almost every European country I’ve visited. Barcelona was the worst because it’s apparently the pickpocket capital of the world (according to TripAdvisor). Not going back any time soon because it’s too stressful having to watch your belongings like an eagle all the time. 😂
Think the myth and romanticised idea of the West is totally exposed!! It’s a dying continent in rapid decay!! The future is the global south!! Better spend your money there!!
Great job fighting for what's right!
I put decoy wallets and make them look bulky. They will take and not search further
Its like this la...not enough jobs for all.. Eventually they steal.. open door policy... These guys should steal from the rich frenchies in Paris... 😂
Take it one step further by putting your some money there for your small purchases. Sometimes they actually follow you and watch when you pay so they know where the cash is. Your bigger amount of cash you just stuff into you jeans pocket where it is near impossible to pick.
they are not dummies anymore you know. Carrying lots of cash is an invitation or challenge for someone to try out their pickpocketing skills.
Don’t be complacent when taking crowded public transport in big cities. Lesson learnt is that 1)Never put your important items in your rear pockets. 2)Always put your items(mobile phone & wallet)in the front pockets with your both hands in the pockets. 3)Traveler bag should be on your shoulders and avoid using roller bag. 4)Wear jacket with front inner zipper pockets.
Agree with you very sad......this happens In South Africa as well.
Thanks for sharing, Take care Mr Loo
Thankfully your family is safe and sound. Always a good and sound reminder for frequent traveler like you to share your honest thoughts and emotions that stir at that moment. Glad you stay calm and compose handling this matter. Thank you for Ty sharing .😊
Really a big thank you for sharing, need to share your video with my girl as she is going for her exchange soon, thank you
Because we are Chinese .The angmoh dont really give a damn to us.
But when they come to Asia, they kind of like pretend they are so high class and expect friendliness.
Same here, my guess is that these angmo treat us Chinese like 2nd class people
It’s true
Here in Singapore, it’s the Government that Picks Your Wallet … it’s called GST 😊
Hi Mr Loo.. glad that you managed to recover your wallet with no monetary loss. Like you, I too had an episode on the train. I was being pickpocket by a gypsy woman. She bumped into my while I boarded the train. She was carrying her bag pack in front. Like you when I realise I lost my money pouch, I walked over to her and shook her bag pack. And my money pouch dropped off as she parked it bt her chest and the bag pack.. so I managed to get back 100pct of my funds. I too shouted *you thief* and she further remained on tye train for two.stations...then was kicked out of the train by some French people (knowing that are a risk or maybe nuisance to the public). Many asked me... *why are you so brave? What happens.if she has a knife on her?* oh well.. I just dint think too hard about it. I.was lucky. Managed to get back my funds and come to no.harm 😅
Only fools travel to Europe for holidays
It happened to my couple friends in late 90s during our trips. It also happened in the train. The train service counter also did nothing. It’s very common. My husband and I were lucky enough to get back to hotel early.
That is Paris Mr. Loo. It also happened to me many years ago. When I reported it to the police, the response I got was "Welcome to Paris". I was in a police car going to the Police outpost. During the drive, the office introduced me to the famous landscape of Paris. :) Italy is even worse. Too many Africans. Don't put all your money in one wallet, separate it like keeping it under the sole. Credit cards also separate it into different areas. If you are not driving in Europe, keep it in Singapore. I don't carry my IC when traveling I made a photocopy of my IC and Passport. I only carry my passport. The best, don't carry too much cash. Use a credit card for all payments if possible.
Only cheap bones will go to that kind of place
Was Told: If pickpocket caught but returns it, No crime commited.
I rather Singapore anytime
Not just Africans. Be careful of the white looking people who are actually gypsies
The point is most people only goes back to reality into public transport etc when they r tourists… not as street-smart after years in comfort zone, ie, driving, etc
Thanks Mr Loo for sharing and your kind advice!
Thank God your wallet was not
taken by the thief and both your wife and you are safe!
OMG. Luckily you are still cool headed enough to analyse. take careMr and Mrs Loo. Health and safety always no. 1 consideration. Thank goodness no one was hurt or injured.
Thank u very much
Thanks God that u n your wife are safe, thanks for sharing this terrible incident w us so that Iwe can learn n be very caution when travelling to Europe. I had nv travel to Europe though always hears of ppl saying abt their nice experience, etc.
Ya, we are so luckily to be in Singapore.
This Olympics in Paris will be wonderland for all these pickpockets. Every one of them will descend upon Paris.
We're so fortunate in Singapore!
人没事就好。Take care Mr Loo!
I like this video, very entertaining and yet the sharing is useful. Mr Loo 真的是经一事，长一智！👍💪🌸
I was almost pickpocketd in Paris in the subway too, but managed to stop him from pulling it from my jeans. Totally agree with you.
Some 4 years ago. My iPhone was snatched in Barcelona while I was using it. Me and my fren gave chase and we managed to get it back. They are a syndicate. we are lucky we got back the phone but some minor injuries as we had to fight with them. Agree, Singapore is the safest! Be very wary of middle eastern ppl, not just Africans when u are in Barcelona, Paris or London…
Thank you for sharing
Glad that you got your wallet. Just imagine the nightmare if your wallet and passport are gone. Although people said Paris is so romantic, I disagree because of the risk of pickpocket and other petty crimes. I have travelled a few times there and I totally agree with your comments and advices. Always wear money belt, keep your wallet and handphone in your front pcoket of your trouser and put your hands inside your pocket if possible (never put behind). Carry backpack in front and use anti-theft backpack. I have encountered a few attempts (but luckily they were no successful) of various methods which sometimes made me paranoid and not able to fully enjoyed my holidays. And yes, thanks for sharing. We must keep reminding ourselves and take precautions on travelling.
I had a very similar experience as you (Mr Loo)in Paris, back in June 2023. As a seasoned traveller like u, I too, instinctively use my hands to check my wallet in my front cross-body bag. Lo and behold I felt the hand of the pick pocket who purposely bumped into me at the train entrance.
U r lucky, unharmed. Rest well and get over...
Thanks for your advice of not coming to europe, Mr Loo. I did conteplate to go for my first europe holiday this year.
Sightseeing Europe at youtube is good enough for me...Europe is unsafe,dirty and expensive....food does not fit my taste....and very far to fly from Singapore.....i prefer go to Japan....economy in Japan feel like first class in Europe already....
Europe has always been like this, never changed in the last 10-15 years. Probably got worse in recent years due to bad economy. I was also almost pickpocked in Paris by a group of gypsies several years back. Like you, we caught them red-handed and forced them to return the phone. Similarly, there were other Parisians sitting at next tables who witnessed the whole incident and just laughed. Malaysia, Europe, US are all dangerous in their own ways. That being said, I'm glad you weren't hurt in the incident.. keep safe!
We are so well-protected in Singapore that the world outside is always a shock to us. Take care and stay safe. Your personal safety comes first.
Over-protective makes people become "巨婴” grown-up baby
@@fool1124Singaporeans are hard to please. Don’t protect, Singaporeans say govt not doing anything but collecting millions. Do a good job, Singaporeans will say that the govt is over protective. Not sure what else should the govt be doing.
Hi Mr Loo, I feel for you and your wife.
Mr loo, u areblessed. I was robbed in Paris from a motor-bike rider who snatched my handbag(with my passport) from behind in broad daylight! He was gone within 1 min! However I was blessed as a French gentleman saw what happened. He guided me to take my photo and go Singapore embassy to get the authorisation letter to return to Singapore. Yes, please heed Mr Loo ‘s advice not to bring your passport out unnecessarily. Just a moment of neglect can be a very painful experience. Thank God Singapore Embassy was near , otherwise I don’t know how much trouble I have to go through to return to Singapore!
We easily take such things for granted living in expensive but safe Singapore. I kena before in chiangmai too. Welcome to the real world outside the littel red dot. People still want to complain, should go to Paris. Then maybe you will see how much more expensive it can be over there. Or try Malaysia, it’s nearer.
Paris is notorious for pickpockets. Happened to me when I was a student many years ago around 1998. Apparently, the country never improves.
Sorry to hear about your experience, but the "welcome to Paris!" is very true. It's an honest poke at your carelessness, sad but true. Just glad that you recovered your wallet and wasn't hurt. These are petty crimes that no one will bother to help, because there are simply too many such crooks around. Europe can go, but must be prepared and stay alert all times, and also have backup credit cards/cash somewhere else and not all in single wallet. On the bright side, it's a life experience to remember by and it makes you tougher and more alert! I remembered walking at night in London to buy a late dinner, the street was not crowded, but I heard people shouting racist words at me from a far. It felt very unsafe. Don't ever walk alone at night. Just go back to hotel/home. Plan your purchases so you don't have to come out at night to buy things/food.
Agree!
I am in Barcelona & Madrid this week. Truly, it felt more dangerous as compared to home.
expected in such crowded place.
for europe, i highly suggest to skip tourist traps
just enjoy the rural and off the coverage locations
You should have film him and put it online so everybody knows him. Take care Mr Loo.
They usually work in gangs, I got pick pocketed in the metro where one guy asked me something to confirm I’m not local and his teammates were waiting at the entrance of the train preventing me from entering. Someone inside picked and passed the wallet to the one waiting outside while the train doors were closing. When I shouted, the team did the same to drown my voice. I pried open the doors and chased but the guy was fast to pull out the cash, dropped the wallet and run outside. He didn’t take all but most of the cash. They were all late teens/early 20s. Lesson learnt.
Singapore is different from most countries. We are too sheltered in some sense.
Mr Loo, pls take care.
I head to Europe in may but I’m afraid already
Experienced this in Pairs train too 10 years ago, they just unzip our backpacks, but it was full of rubbish so they didnt take anything.
Yeah. My sistet boss also got pickpocketted in Paris..
Glad you are alright. He probably did not work alone. Those few around are his partners.
Switzerland safe? Will be there nxt week
Mr Loo I pray that God’s protection be with you and Bee always 🙏 Pls take care ❤
Amen !
As a seasoned traveler, I always carry 3 other dummy wallets with me. Usually pickpockets are lazy and won't even bother guessing so they'll move on to other victims.
Wow... and where do you hide the real one?
My son n his wife went
Europe. He placed his knapsack on the train rack. At the end of the journey it was gone. Inside bag were their passports and camera etc etc . They couldn't proceed to next destinations because no passports. Had to stay the rest of trip in same place to wait for replacement , then back home.
use secondary wallet with lesser money or just a card, or use a belt pocket with zipper
we must treasure our life in singapore:)
Safety is a singapore/asian miracle . Never take it for granted. The world is not disneyland.
Agreed
Sorry to learn what happened to you.
Hope travellers learn from your incident and be “alert” whenever travel away from S’pore.
Europe is like that la. I have lived n finland for 10 years. Every summer home burglaries r very common
So it’s ok for u, just wondering
Yes pickpockets are very rampant in a lot of the European cities. Once my sister was pickpocketed in Athens and when she went to the police station to make police report, it was swamping with tourists in the same situation. Another time I myself was pickpocketed in Zurich train station and I lost a purse and my cosmetics pouch which was very sentimental to me as it was given to me by one of my staff with my name embroidered and I had it for 12 years. It was such a sickening feeling that it spoiled my holiday. We are so blessed to be living in Singapore
Indeed!
did u buy travel insurance? in case for the worst you still get some compensation.
That’s why I will give it a miss, Italy as well
Not one person stood forward, it simply means that it is so normal. Yet, these westerners have the cheek to lecture Asian countries on human rights & democracy. Everything is on the surface only. Europeans living in past glory. I witnessed in front of my eye in Milan airport that another family just next to my table got their stuff stolen and I don't even noticed it. I only noticed it when the man came to me and asked me did I saw anyone near his table? I was glue to Chinese drama on my laptop all the while, so I didn't noticed it. Strangely, CCTV is everywhere but none at the restaurant. Police came walking around the restaurant but nothing was done. Milan airport, anyone can come in. They don't have departure area. Anyone can come in. The seats were design to be uncomfortable for sleeping and no water to drink unless you buy from Machine. All these design, is to deter homeless from sleeping in the airport. Oh you might thought that wow, Milan, the fashion capital of the branded. Guess what? the first thing that greet me after I came out from the high speed train station was a public phone that had mud stick to it. Bus stop were small and graffiti were everywhere. The worst airport in the world. Our impression of high class European came from the movies that we watch. Once you step into that continent, you will realised that we all got cheated. I been to Paris, Rome, Prague, Milan, Florence, Hungary. Singapore is still the best. Don't believe those western movies you watch. They don't show the real situation of their country in the Movies. You have to be there to see it yourself.
Wah mr loo u very brave to put wallet in pocket in paris….
I almost gt pickpocketing. In subway, they are syndicated.
Pickpockets are quite common in certain cities
U r very responsive Mr Loo and I may nt survived so well if it happened to me. thks God u recovered yr wallet. U r right the real world is actually very ugly. Singspore is very pampered
in malaysia all strangers young and old will come together and beat the living light out of the pickpocket for fun hahaha
🇲🇾 motorcycle robbery is more than just the loss of the wallet.
Numbeo Asia top crime cities :
KL and JB are 4 & 17 respectively
@@wjj7488 oh ya better don't go malaysia especially jb and kl super dangerous they don't pickpocket they just openly rob u pull ur handbag and drag u on the road until u let go hahaha
I think it’s still ok to go to Europe for holiday. I was in Greece last year and had a lovely time. But was just very vigilant with wallet .. in a bag hanging in front of me. Almost got pickpocketed in Italy in a H&M store in Florence. Ladies will come up very close to you while you’re looking at clothes. Thank goodness your alarm bells went off.
That’s a reason tend to insist not to follow others in going holidays overseas .. SG is safer -staycation or just go nearby Asia to unwind if need to. Thks for the confirmation and sharing
I bought a leather handbag at champ eleyse and walked back to my ancient hotel beside the arch. Midway through, a young Asian girl sitting at dark bench called me. Lucky I decide to run as I can see two gentlemen man trying to catch up with me.
Mr Loo, more shocking - I came back to our hotel @ Paris. The door was open!!
Happened many yrs ago.
Thankfully our luggages were not taken!
In Paris it is like tat.... best is to prevent and look out for each other.
About 10 years ago, our haversack bag was opened by 3 teenagers girls when walking from Louvre museum to Galeries Lafayette . Luckily an English man saw it & alert us. The 3 young girls quickly turned & walk the other direction. We continued walking & cross 2 or 3 streets before stopping at a traffic lights junction. Shocked to see the 3 girls behind us again. This time they turned back & walk away finally. Actually our haversack bag have no valuables inside .
Always get insurance when travelling to us and eu
Always travel and still put wallet behind pocket😂
No lah. He is acting. Just bullshitting to gain eye balls.
I don't go to busy cities in Europe . I go to the mountains. ;).. just got back from dolomites.
Nice
Europe hv a lot of pickpocket expert.
Most of them are very professional pickpocketers
Use a money pouch which loops around the belt and tucks into the front of the inside of my pants, that's how I carry my main cash and credit cards, I leave at most $50 in my cheap coin pouch in the pants front or side pocket not back with a chain again looped to my belt, my passport is tucked into the leg pocket of my cargo pants.
The same happened in Italy Rome for my mum.
But when the same thing happened in Berlin for my friend, some people came forward to catch the thief. 😂
Even the money changer cheats you. That’s Europe 😅
Yes, my case was happened in Rome mrt station with a few kids surrounded me and my wallet just gone! A bad experience!
coincidentally, i also got pickpocketed in paris too. That was about a decade ago, where i was still working for a french company as a consultant so had plenty of opportunities to be sent to the company's Paris HQ for business trip to talk to the CTO and CEO on IT stuff. Similiar, i was picked on the subway station and unfortunately for me, the pickpocket got his/her way because i only knew that my wallet was gone way after the culprit was gone. Had to go to a police station to make a report so that i can file insurance claim for it and the hassle of calling every banks and credit card companies to cancel my card. Really left a bad taste in my mouth and that was just the first day in paris! Subsequent visit to paris and europe, i've learnt the hard way and tried as hard as possible to 'dress down' and looks like a 'hobo' but not shaving at all and barely combed so that i will not be a target.
I was on a group to Rome, Italy many years ago when my mobile phone was picked by an African guy near the Spanish steps. My Bristish tour guide who was observing, came over, told the pickpocket some thing and he left immediately
After the episode, I was still unaware that my mobile phone was picked. I asked my tour guide what he said to that pickpocket ? He said "I told him to put that mobile phone back where it belong". O, that pickpocket stole my mobile phone and later on put it back without me knowing That's how skillful the pickpockets are in Europe.
yeah those in italy are smooth hahaha
Should carry decoy wallet and a bottle of homemade mace/chili padi juice next time when you're out
I have to paste Pikachu sicker on my wallet. So next time can recognise it when stolen 😂
European cities have all along had many pickpockets. I experienced that since 20 years ago and it has not improved. My friend was standing near the train door and got her bagpack snatched by a person who dashed out of the train straight away before the door closed. No chance to catch him..
Know what you are feeling. I had my pocket picked in France, on train from disneyland to central paris. In a rush to go up to the train I instinctly put my wallet at the back of my pants (big mistake). The train was packed and reach hotel then realize wallet gone. I needed to go police to fine a report so that I can process insurance later when go back home. When I go to the police, the police even ask me if I am sure I want to file a report and it will "take a long time to do". That's their how the culture it lol. Many places in the world, not just france is like this ... we are just too pampered in Singapore
I’m not surprised. Paris and Rome… luckily you got back your wallet. That’s most important, nothing will happen to thieves because it’s an everyday incident.
will it help to join a tour group instead?
Hope
Yes. I had the same experience and I'll not go to Europe anymore in my life
😮Do you purchase with card or put your train tickets in wallet after the gatea? Someone maybe observing you when you purchase your ticket and know where is your wallet.
A trick my boss taught me is to have some loose change .... ticket you may use in public in a separate pockets so its more difficult for pickpockets.
And get rid of the ostrich wallet as it attract too much😅 attention. 😂😅
Some people don’t even tap their card but just hop over the barrier to enter train station in Paris. Too common !
The 2 gentlemen were right ... welcome to france! On a more serious note, it really makes you appreciate what we have in Singapore :) Btw, the Italian pickpockets are worse
Many years ago at london , a group of 5 pakistan looks, approach me for photography. Instinctively I saw his hand pickpocketed my wallet inside my pouch. Immediately I shut at them , they walk away
That’s why I never bring my wallet out to other countries 😅. I only bring cash, passport and 1 credit card only whenever I travel and I put all in my front pocket.
U can pic yr passport in phone then lock it into safe.
Mr loo is very rich
What about Greece and Spain ?
In Malaysia, we throw our punches first and ask questions later
that's the way! hahaha
Mr Loo, I am a woman, and i had ever pickpocketed on a bus in Jakarta. I was shouted to the thieves (several of them working together to take open my bag and taking my laptop out of my bag) and no body care as well, everyone just look out of the window. Every one was afraid of being stabbed by them
A friend encountered a similar situation in a London 5 stars hotel. She noticed her handbag missing and saw a guy walking past with a coat over his arm. Instinctively, she ran after him and pull down his jacket. Sure enough, her handbag was beneath the jacket. NO one in the hotel lobby came forward to help despite the commotion. The thief just walk out of the lobby calmly.
Many years ago we were in Brisbane n my husband was pickpocketed while queuing up at MacDonald. My daughter n I were just standing next to my husband. When it was our turn to order my husband reached for his wallet n realised his wallet was gone. Both the manager at the outlet n police couldn’t care less. Maybe we’re Asian I dun know. At that time there was no hp yet. Upon reaching the apartment we were staying we immediately called the Sg bank n cancelled the credit cards. My husband lost A$500 n ID. Also dun think pickpockets doesn’t happened in Sg. This time I was the one pickpocketed at the Yaohan supermarket. Yes pickpockets worked in teams. This 2 women were talking but quite closed to me. The next thing I realised my bag was opened n the wallet gone. Lesson learnt is always be vigilant regardless of where you are 😊
In sgp, HDB cluttering of corridor goes on in many areas with highly paid Town Council and SCDF officers sweeping issues under the carpet instead of clearing any potential flammable debris. That’s daylight robbery too.
I always wear an old, faded jacket that covered the pockets of my pants. I lived in London and travelled around Europe for 7 years. Was never pickpocketed.
Hello Mr Loo, glad u managed to get your wallet back, other victims might not have been so. Thanks for your sharing but here are some observations.
1) Pickpockets congregate in major European cities. Stay away from the major cities, go outside the city and u will be fine.
2) On people not helping, the French probably dislike the Police more the these small time crooks, also pickpockets usually carry small knives for their own safety, so when threatened, they might stab you with their weapon. Also, people see it as a normal, everyday thing. So they don’t want to get involved.
3) be aware of the public transportation in Paris as well as tourists spots like the Lourve, where pickpockets gather.
4) wallets and phone in front pockets, zipped up if possible. Hold your bags to your chest when entering and leaving via doors, and avoid packed buses. Also the turnstile areas too. Alternatively, take an Uber.
5) Last but not least, saying Europe is a very dangerous isn’t quite fair or true. It depends on many factors, it’s mostly safe to travel but just need to use some common sense.