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I don't know how well this works, but this is how I was told to deal with robbery. If you have anything substantial to lose, carry two wallets, one in an uncon
by pw0ncakes 17y ago
I don't know how well this works, but this is how I was told to deal with robbery.
If you have anything substantial to lose, carry two wallets, one in an unconventional place. Put about $100 (with a few ones, so it seems like a real wallet) and some expired or fake credit cards in one as a dummy wallet.
Most robbers just want to get some quick cash, usually for drugs. So they get what they want and slink away, and you only lose $100. If you're traveling in dangerous parts of the world, the police are usually corrupt and you expect such random losses in the form of shakedowns/bribes.
- GFischer 17y agoIn my family it's common to carry a wallet, and then a hanging pouch with your valuables (serious money and stuff you don't need everyday, though I don't keep my passport there) when traveling. So even if you're robbed, you have something left (not as good as your advice, but it sounds like it works).