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Pickpockets everywhere routinely carry razors for slitting pockets. These may also be used to cut the strap on a purse, shoulder bag, or camera quickly. In some places, armed robbery is more efficient than pickpocketing. Check the country listings for your destinations.
Thieves commonly carry fairly long tongs for reaching into purses or pockets. These are not as large and noticeable as a hand reaching for the goods.
Some pickpockets utilize ketchup or mustard or any other unwanted substance. Typically, a child or teenager squirts ketchup on you as you pass by. Next a "helpful" stranger, often an older lady, appears with a damp cloth ready to help clean you up. The damp cloth provides cover for prying hands and the ketchup is a great excuse to pat down obvious places on your body for money. If you are sprayed with anything while walking down a street, don't stop; keep right on going and refuse any offers of assistance.
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