Top 10 places to have your pocket picked

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I live in Prague as an expat and am surprised by how highly ranked the city is on this list.

Barcelona, on the other hand, does not surprise. When visiting Las Ramblas at the beginning last new year, I was accosted (unsuccessfully) by pickpockets on numerous occasions - the first within hours of arrival.

I've never been a victim here, but my wife recently lost her wallet from her purse. I see American tourists here regularly who have no idea of the problem and are easy pickings.

The best advice I can offer - aside from securing valuables - is that in almost every European country, nobody will approach or touch you unless that person wants your valuables.

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