Spring travel, how can we prevent theft and fraud?

Spring Festival is approaching, many criminals are eager to move, trying to take advantage of the chaos during the Spring Festival. Although their methods of committing crimes are not uncommon, there are always some passengers who are negligent in preventing them from being violated. In response to this, our reporter interviewed the staff of the relevant departments of our city to understand how to prevent theft and deception. The following is now organized. I hope that travelers will pay attention and be vigilant to avoid being deceived.

Beware of the "black hands" around you

1. Large amounts of cash and change are open

It is best not to bring large amounts of cash when passengers travel far. Before you get in the car, you should keep the change alone, not with the large amount of cash; do not put the large amount of cash in the handbag or the outer pocket, preferably in the close-fitting pocket; try not to put the cash in the outer pocket In the place where the pickpocket is easy to notice, it is best not to put the money with you in a place. You should keep small money outside (outer pockets, purses, etc.) and big money inside (underwear pockets, inner pockets, etc.) .

2. Money is not exposed

In public places, don't tamper with your wallet or count valuables in public, so as not to attract the attention of pickpockets.

3. The money certificate should be separated

Separate various cards and cash, and put only cash in the wallet, so that even if stolen, it will not cause multiple troubles for the loss of various cards. Ladies are accustomed to put wallets, certificates, etc. in shoulder bags or backpacks, and even arbitrarily put valuables in the bags. Before embarking on the car, the shoulder bag should be wrapped around the front chest and secured with one hand. Be sure to fasten the zipper, card and buckle on the backpack. Gentlemen are accustomed to using pants side pockets and back pockets, especially unbuttoned jeans back pockets. When you get on the bus, please pay attention to whether there is anyone behind you to "handle the sheep".

4. Keep valuables well

Do not hang clothes with valuables such as money, certificates, mobile phones, etc. on the coat hooks after getting on the car. Important luggage should be kept away from sight at all times. Phones and wallets are best kept in bags, not around your waist. The longer the bag, the lower the safety factor of the bag. It is best to choose a bag that can be held by the arm, and the backpack has the highest chance of being stolen.

5. Don't join the crowds without crowding

Pickpockets generally choose to commit crimes when getting on or off the bus or when there are many people crowded, and fled immediately after committing the crime. Therefore, the entrance, ticket gate, exit, car door and other places are crowded. Finding a seat before driving, getting to the station halfway and getting off at the end, and when the passenger sleeps are the timing for the thief to start. Therefore, it is necessary to avoid congestion as much as possible, do not stand at the junction of the car and the door of the car, and be vigilant and beware.

6. Suspicious personnel should be prepared

Most pickpockets wear less, and like to carry books, newspapers, magazines, and small handbags with them to cover crimes. The eyes of pickpockets are different from ordinary passengers. They don't look for seats after getting on the bus. They like to look around and stare at passengers' luggage and money. Pickpockets don't often sit on fixed seats, they like to move around in the car frequently, looking for their target.

Common scams exposed

1. Criminals of "dropping packages" often lure favors, such as telling big prizes, picking up money and halves, false network information, exchanging foreign currencies, and counterfeiting "precious" items, to throw bait in front of passengers. Encountered this kind of good thing "pie in the sky", travelers must not be greedy and cheap, be cautious, analyze the ins and outs of things calmly and objectively, judge the authenticity, and do not give crooks an opportunity.

2. "Changing money plan"

The scammers used Peruvian currency or counterfeit banknotes to lie about foreign currencies and to exchange high amounts with passengers in case of emergency.
Once the passengers became greedy, they fell into the trap of scammers.

3. "False hometown"

The scammers pretend to be their fellow countrymen and are close to travelers, making them less vigilant and committing fraud. In particular, do n’t trust your fellow villagers or fellow travellers, and do n’t leave your belongings, luggage, or tickets to someone you do n’t know to prevent them from being lost. Do not smoke, eat, or drink cigarettes, food, and beverages provided by strangers to prevent being cheated.

4. "Winning Scam"

The scammer borrowed props such as cans, lied about winning the grand prize, and cheated passengers.

5. "Pulling off customers"

Some soliciting activities are around the railway station, and the main soliciting objects are low income and homecoming