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Popular Warnings or Dangers | Miscellaneous Warnings or Dangers Tips | All Tips (685) A problem ( not specific to London by any means) is "spiking" of drinks in bars / nightclubs. By "spiking" I don't mean slipping an extra vodka in an orange juice, but the use of seriously strong sedatives such as Rohypnol, with the victims then being taken somewhere and sexually assaulted. In some cases, the women are not even aware of what has happened until much later. The advice is never to accept drinks from strangers unless you see them poured yourself by the barstaff, never leave your drink unattended and be careful. Leave a Comment Website: http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/azhealthtopics/a/daterapedrgfaq.htm
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I cannot stress this enough after seeing it happen to people too many times keep hold of your valuables don't leave them in a bag you are carrying over your shoulder it's very easy for them to be stolen. Don't keep all your cards and money in one wallet unless you really need to don't take your passport out with you. Don't use your phone outside of tube stations. carry your train/bus ticket in seperately from everything else so that you can at least still get back to where you're staying. If you do end up getting something stolen report it straight away as soon as you notice it's missing call one of the directory lines who'll help you locate the nearest police station to you and give you their number. Leave a Comment Phone: 118 500
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One of the fastest growing crimes in London is phone snatching. This occurs when you are speaking on your phone, or have it in your hand. The thief will come up to their victim, usually from behind, snatch the phone, and run away before you know whats happened. This often occurs in busy places, such as train stations and high streets, so don't be fooled by the sense of security that a busy place can give. Stay vigilant when using your phone, try not to use it in busy places and if you do have to, try to keep it out of sight. Leave a Comment
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Victorian London - Crime - warnings to travellers In walking through the streets, avoid lingering in crowded thoroughfares, and keep on the right-hand side of the footway. Never enter into conversation with men who wish to show you the way, offer to sell "smuggled cigars" or invite you to take a glass of ale or play a game at skittles. If in doubt about the direction of any street or building, inquire at a respectable shop or of the nearest policeman. Monday is the workman's holiday; Saturday the most aristocratic day for the Opera, Crystal Palace, &c. Consult the Post Office Directory for addresses of friends who do not live in lodgings. Do not relieve street-beggars, and avoid bye-ways and poor neighbourhoods after dark. Carry no more money about you than is necessary for the day's expenses. Look after your watch and chain, and take care of your pockets at the entrance to theatres, exhibitions, churches, and in the omnibuses and the streets. Routledge's Popular Guide to London, [c.1873] The Victorian Dictionary compiled by Lee Jackson Leave a Comment Website: http://www.victorianlondon.org/crime/warnings.htm
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Money... Cash, Travelers' Cheques, ATM/bank machine cards, credit cards... Traditionally, travelers' cheques have been the secure answer to a travelers' needs. Banks and Exchange bureaus will exchange them for a fee if you can't get to an office of the issuer like Thomas Cook or American Express. And they're still a viable, and secure option. I gave up TC's. I rely mainly on my ATM card and my credit card. I don't think my ATM card would work as a debit card outside of Canada, possibly the US but it's also the money machine card. 1. The ATM card will default to your PRIMARY ACCOUNT ONLY . For most people that is your CHEQUING account if you have that connected to your ATM card. At least that's been my experience. You very likely won't get a choice of what account to take your money out of. Make sure your PIN number is 4 digits, NO LETTERS Just numbers! 2. You can also get cash advances off your credit card. Make sure you know what your daily limit for cash advances is. Translate this into the local currency . 500 dollars a day is *not* 500 pounds. On credit card cash advances, interest starts adding up the minute you take out that advance. Make a payment to your credit card before you go, ideally to put the card into a credit balance. Then you don't get any interest charged when the balance is below zero. That goes for purchases as well as cash advances. 3. Have a backup. Once in awhile an ATM won't accept your card. In that case i just used my credit card for a cash advance. Make sure you have a backup, either 2 atm cards for 2 different banks, or an atm and a credit card that you can get an advance from. If you feel more comfortable having those travelers cheques as a backup, go ahead. If you get them in local currency, chances are you *may* be able to use them in a shop as local currency instead of going to the bank to get cash. You can also get a cash advance on common credit cards like Visa and MasterCard in a bank though you may have to show your passport. Leave a Comment Phone: Visa ATM locator:Website: http://visa.via.infonow.net/locator/global/jsp/SearchPage.jsp
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