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  • By SueRivet on August 25, 2002
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  • When you are in the heavily-touristed area of the Blue Mosque, lock everything down and clutch anything exposed to sight, especially high-ticket items like videocameras. Professional thieves hang out here, and they well know what to do as well as who are the best targets, so don't be one! There are also lots of police in the area, and as the thieves know better than to risk getting caught, you would do well to keep an eye on where the 'good guys' hang out, too.

    Remember, they ARE there, and they will NOT go home empty-handed tonight. Just don't let it be your stuff.

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    pickpockets: Be aware of your vallets!
  • By temizoza on September 1, 2006
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  • Actually not everywhere in Istanbul but most of the places you should be aware of your vallets, cell phones, etc. Especially in local buses. Also late at night in some places it is not safe to walk alone. It is better to ask to hotel officers where you stay...


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    pickpockets: Watch out
  • Updated By freix on January 19, 2005
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  • Busy places are full of pickpocketers, even at the airport in front of many policemen it happens.

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    pickpockets: Pickpockets in Grand Bazaar
  • Updated By Snipernurse on June 22, 2008
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  • I think this tip is applicable in all the major touristy areas, but especially in the Grand Bazaar. Do not ignore warnings! The risk is great. Luckily I read warnings before I ventured in the Bazaar, and sure enough I felt fingers reach in my back pocket for my wallet, to turn around and make direct eye contact with a Turkish Teenage Boy. Luckily I kept my wallet in a zippered pocket. You must take the necessary precautions while in the Bazaar, consider that at some point you will have at least one person making an attempt to steal from you. The bazaar is enjoyable, just be at heightened awareness.


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    pickpockets: Tealeaves everywhere!!!
  • By stakhanov on October 25, 2007
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  • Istanbul is a great city. However, thieves here are crafty, so always take care of your personal stuff when on the trams or the metro.

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    pickpockets: Beware Istanbul Visitors!!!!!!!!!!!
  • By CoolMercedes on May 6, 2003
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  • Istanbul is a nice city, but watch out! The last time I was in Istanbul at the main airport, my dad sat down our camcorder bag for not more than 20 seconds and he turned around and it was gone. Inside he had not only our cameras and camcorder, but some birth certificates and Iranian passports. Lucky for us, we had our American Passports safely kept with my mother. The airport security and police officers spoke VERY VERY LITTLE English and the best they could usually do was "sign" language with us. Our American insurance company covered our losses, but the whole situation while it lasted was a big hassle. Needless to say, make sure you keep a good eye on your belongings, because there are some expert stealers in Istanbul just waiting for a small window of opportunity.

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    pickpockets: Istanbul Tram Robbery
  • By Zoomac on May 29, 2008
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  • My wallet was pickpocketed on 8 May in a tram going to the terminal at Kabatas. the 3 gang members got on at Silecki and although the tram was packed they squashed me up even more and leapt of the tram at the next stop Tophane. They were only in the tram for about a minute. I immediately realised that my wallet had gone including cash and cards. The first time I have had anything stolen whilst travelling (and I am 58). My wife was with me and we managed to cancel all my cards within 30 minutes of the theft by phoning Australia (15 minutes of that was holding on time to get the call answered at one bank's customer service centre) but they still managed to get into 1 card and buy $5,000 worth of "building materials". So these gangs are very well organised and have the facilities to speedily access your cards.
    My tips are: Be especially careful in packed public transport; If you have to stand and hold the rail above your head, do not have anything valuable in your pockets; carry only what you really need for the day leave the rest in the hotel room safe; enter all card call centre numbers with overseas prefix in your mobile phone so that if necessary you can phone to cancel extra quickly; where possible ensure your partner has different card numbers so that even if yours are stolen you can still continue your holiday.

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    pickpockets: Pickpockets in Istanbul
  • By muratkorman on July 27, 2007
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  • Pickpockets are quite common in Istanbul just like other big metropolis. Especially on crowded public transports always keep your wallets and mobile phones secured. Don't keep valuable things in your backpacks. You may not feel if someone comes from behind and takes something from inside. Distribute your money in various places (various pockets in trousers, shirt and coat). If someone pickpockets you, you will still have money in the other places.


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    pickpockets: A note for coins? Never!
  • By deda88 on October 7, 2003
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  • Stopped by a youn man I was asked to change coins for Euro notes, 20 euro coins.
    Once accepted, the man counted the 20 euro in his hand(the amount was made by 2,1 0,50, 0,20, 0,10 euro coins), took the note and gave me only the smaller coins, saving in his hand the rest!
    Once I was aware I took his arm and he asked for sorrow.... he was not a dangerous looking man!!

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    pickpockets: Back Streets n Beyoglu
  • By SamiGuzel on July 11, 2005
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    Take care your bag's n beyoglu. Be cafefull and don't carry your important things n your bag like passports.

    After midnight don't go to back streets of Beyoglu. If u want fun, go to upright bar's. After midnight, walkin n back streets of beyoglu is dangerous and nobody wants to go there...

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