pickpockets

Thanks for all of you that have given advice on pickpockets in bulgaria, its always good to be extra vigilant while your in a foreign country. Has anybody got any other advise on keeping safe while me and other half are out there.

Thanks sue.

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Hi Sue,

Always hire a safety deposit box in your hotel. Never go out with all your money, only take out enough for what you%26#39;re immediate needs are. ( If u see something nice you can always call back for it )

If on a bus keep your bag zipped up and across your chest. People most at risk are single males who get accosted by the girls, one chatting up whilst 2nd is feeling their pockets. A quick call on their mobile then tells thier accomplices who to go for.

Toonman

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Yes, avoid sunny Beach which seems to have changed massively this year, there are prostitutes everywhere in the main area with their pimps, and the bars seem to have changed too, with more strip clubs and go-go bars. Keep your other half within site if you do go, a lone male is considered fair game. Also watch out for the taxis there, my other half was charged the equivilant of nearly fifty quid to go a few hundred yards, when he complained he ended up getting grief from the local police.

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