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tourist info :-)) Rome 2005

Watch out for pickpockets

This gypsy for example is a professional.
The baby is needed to distract the victim.
If the victim is a male, she can also breast-feed the baby
The long cloth is needed to hide her hands while doing the job
If you meet a person like this protect your bags
like the girl in the background does

most dangerous bus lines
40 - 60 - 62 - 64

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Adalberto Tiburzi29-Apr-2005 07:52
Ioannis, they succeded also with me... twice in my first 60 years... ;-))
Guest 29-Apr-2005 07:08
I've been a victim in Milan some years ago, I know what you are saying here Adal, anyway this is a very good street photography as they call it.
Iannis
Adalberto Tiburzi27-Apr-2005 16:06
Yes Sam, it is likely to happen in a deserted street.
Guest 27-Apr-2005 15:57
I've heard stories of them actually throwing thier kids at you knowing you will catch them, and then they take your bag/wallet in the process.
Chris Sofopoulos27-Apr-2005 10:30
Thanks for your advice. Rome has a real problem with these people.
Marie-Hélène Raletz27-Apr-2005 01:46
You can't trust anyone any more... :(
:) Marie
Dan Chusid26-Apr-2005 23:57
[feels round for his wallet]
Ray :)26-Apr-2005 23:51
You could be an undercover cop.
Hey, maybe you are :))
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