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Hide your money in different places
If you wear a money belt or neck pouch, wear it on the inside of your clothing. Take cash, a debit card, or a credit card— but don’ t put them all in one place. Put some in your wallet, in a money belt, in your shoe— I’ ve even rolled some emergency cash into a tube of lip balm. This way, a pickpocket is less likely to get away with all your money. And remember: something as innocuous as a button on your back pocket may be enough to deter thieves.
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Make a scene
shouting for help or carry a whistle with you. You can even wave to someone nearby, greet them as if you know them, and run over to them for safety. If a man is being too forward or handsy with you, act crazy if you have to! Remember the adage,“ a woman’ s safety is more important than a man’ s feelings.”
If you are being harassed in any way, draw attention to yourself by
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