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The left figure is black, the right one red. The right figure reaches into the side pocket of the left one. At the bottom of the circle you can read STOP-PICKPOCKETS.EU"></a> <img class="header-image fwh" alt="On a light blue background, the phrase ' The tricks of pickpockets – This is how you protect yourself and your valuables.' is written. Six creatures in different colours stand next to each other. All of them wear a black eye mask and black gloves. " src="/SiteGlobals/StyleBundles/Websites/SPP/_Layout/Images/header_EN.jpg;jsessionid=C6655B250578DBE49630C6A7E5C2205E.internet621?__blob=normal"> </div> <div class="container-text "> <div class="container" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-6 col-md-12 col-sm-12" style="align-self: center;"> <h1 class="heading-title"><span style="color: red;">STOP </span>PICKPOCKETS</h1> <h2 class="heading-subtitle">the tricks of pickpockets!</h2> </div> <div class="nopadding col-lg-6 col-md-12 col-sm-12"> <p style="margin-left:10%"><p><strong>Pickpockets are always on the go!</strong><br/> They use the crowding in railway stations or trains to strike undetected.</p> <p><strong>Most trick thieves and pickpockets work in teams and collaborate with each other: </strong><br/> for example, whilst one of the thieves distracts a person, an accomplice will steal from them. They have a diverse repertoire. We present the most common methods to you. Be aware and protect yourself of becoming a victim of a theft! Find out more by clicking our pickpocket monsters below!</p> <p><strong>EVERYBODY can do something to protect themselves from theft!</strong><br/> The following ><a class="RichTextIntLink NavNode" href="Webs/SPP/_EN/Home/Service/Protect-yourself/sprotect-yourself_node.html;jsessionid=C6655B250578DBE49630C6A7E5C2205E.internet621" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Protect yourself (Öffnet neues Fenster)"><strong>tips</strong></a>< can help! </p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container-monsters "> <div id="mon-bg-desktop"> <div style="margin: 0px;" class="row"> <div id="m-bg-1" class="col-sm-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 "> <div id="mon-1-msg" class="msg-box shownone "> <div><button id="mon-1-msg-close " class="close-btn "><strong>X</strong></button> <h3><strong>THE BLOCKER</strong></h3> <p><strong>They block the end of the escalator and let the victim and others pile up. While everyone is looking ahead, their accomplice reaches into the victim’s pocket from behind. So, watch out for The Traffic Jam Creator!</strong> </p> <a href="https://youtu.be/MAnvTlHHaus" target="_blank"><strong>The Blocker (YouTube)</strong></a> </div> </div> <div class="mon-container-1 fwh"> <div title="Click for further information" alt="An orange creature represents a pickpocket. Its right side is turned towards the viewer. It wears red lace-up shoes, a black eye mask and black gloves. It ties its shoelace, bending its upper body down and holding its left foot up." class=" monster" id="mon-1"></div> </div> </div> <div id="m-bg-2" class="col-sm-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 "> <div id="mon-2-msg" class="msg-box shownone "> <button id="mon-2-msg-close " class="close-btn "><strong>X</strong></button> <div> <h3><strong>THE FLOWER GIVER</strong></h3> <p><strong>They greet their victim in a friendly way, hug them or hand them a flower. While the victim is confused, their wallet disappears. So, watch out for The Flower Giver!</strong> </p> <a href="https://youtu.be/uoFXD07-na8" target="_blank"><strong>The Flower Giver (YouTube)</strong></a> </div> </div> <div class="mon-container-2 fwh"> <div title="Click for further information" alt="A light blue creature in frontal view represents a pickpocket. It wears a black eye mask and black gloves. It holds a rose in its left hand." class=" monster" id="mon-2"> </div> </div> </div> <div id="m-bg-3" class=" col-sm-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 "> <div id="mon-3-msg" class="msg-box shownone "> <button id="mon-3-msg-close " class="close-btn " style="display: block; position: relative;float: right; "><strong>X</strong></button> <div> <h3><strong>THE WINDOW KNOCKER</strong></h3> <p><strong> They knock on the outside of the train window. The accomplice on the train steals the distracted victim’s valuables. So, watch out for The Window Knocker! </strong> </p> <a href="https://youtu.be/e-BmNNl7hUk" target="_blank"><strong>The Window Knocker (YouTube)</strong></a> </div> </div> <div class="mon-container-3 fwh"> <div title="Click for further information" alt="A yellow creature with a black eye mask and black gloves represents a pickpocket. Its left fist is up and its right fist is down. It has its mouth wide open so that its incisors are visible." class=" monster" id="mon-3"> </div> </div> </div> <div id="m-bg-4" class="col-sm-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 "> <div id="mon-4-msg" class="msg-box shownone"> <button id="mon-4-msg-close " class="close-btn " style="display: block; position: relative;float: right; "><strong>X</strong></button> <div> <h3><strong>THE SNEAKY SPILLER</strong></h3> <p><strong>They “accidentally” stain the victim’s clothing. During the kerfuffle of cleaning up, the money disappears from their pocket. So, watch out for The Sneaky Spiller!</strong> </p> <a href="https://youtu.be/HEUFIbWR9nQ" target="_blank"><strong>The Sneaky Spiller (YouTube)</strong></a> </div> </div> <div class="mon-container-4 fwh"> <div title="Click for further information" alt="A purple creature with a black eye mask and black gloves represents a pickpocket. It has opened its mouth in fright and has both hands in the air. A coffee cup falls straight out of its right hand." class=" monster" id="mon-4"> </div> </div> </div> <div id="m-bg-5" class="col-sm-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 "> <div id="mon-5-msg" class="msg-box shownone"> <button id="mon-5-msg-close " class="close-btn " style="display: block; position: relative;float: right; "><strong>X</strong></button> <div> <h3><strong>THE BUMPER</strong></h3> <p><strong> They bump into their victim in the crowd or attack in pincer formation with an accomplice. While the victim is distracted, they or their accomplice reach into the victim’s pockets. So watch out for The Bumper! </strong> </p> <a href="https://youtu.be/3XTSi-CbmmA" target="_blank"><strong>The Bumper (YouTube)</strong></a> </div> </div> <div class="mon-container-5 fwh"> <div title="Click for further information" alt="A purple creature with a black eye mask and black gloves represents a pickpocket. It clenches its fists and has its mouth wide open." class=" monster" id="mon-5"> </div> </div> </div> <div id="m-bg-6" class=" col-sm-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 "> <div id="mon-6-msg" class="msg-box shownone "> <button id="mon-6-msg-close " class="close-btn " style="display: block; position: relative;float: right; "><strong>X</strong></button> <div> <h3><strong>THE FAKE TOURIST</strong></h3> <p><strong>They ask their victim for directions and show them a map. While the victim tries to help and takes the map with both hands, they steal from the victim’s bag. So, watch out for The Fake Tourist!</strong> </p> <a href="https://youtu.be/S0S05mLnduE" target="_blank"><strong>The Fake Tourist (YouTube)</strong></a> </div> </div> <div class="mon-container-6 fwh"> <div title="Click for further information" alt="A green creature represents a pickpocket. It wears a black eye mask, black glasses and black gloves. It smiles and shows its teeth. Its right hand holds aloft a map. 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