
Worst cities for pickpockets
December 2nd, 2009 admin

This morning I received a phone call from a consumer who is spending a few days in Barcelona with his girlfriend. It appears last night he had his wallet and mobile phone stolen from a pickpocket in a crowded bar and he wanted some advice. Report thefts straight away I advised him to report it straight away to the police, contact the company that he purchased …
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