How to Avoid Looking Like a US Tourist

Make it Harder to Rob You

• Only take what you don't mind losing
  • Jewelry
  • Personal items
  • Identification
  • Other valuables
• Use a variety of monetary instruments and keep a record of each in a separate location
  • Traveler's checks
  • Cash (local and US$)
  • Pulse/debit cards
  • Credit card
• Don't carry all valuables in the same location
  • Use neck/belt/leg pouches
  • Select clothing with buttoned or hidden pockets
  • Luggage is not a good place to store money or jewelry
  • Purses/backpacks/wallets are easy targets
• Other ways to make it hard for thieves
  • Stay vigilant / be street smart
  • Jackets worn over shoulder strap purses
  • Use 2 wallets - one you don't mind losing and your “real” one
  • “Fanny” packs - wear in front, weave through belt loops
  • Use hotel safes
  • Lock luggage
  • Only carry what you will need for immediate use
  • Keep purse/backpack in a visible location with a hand on it
  • Consider items with straps that have a steel cable in them: fanny packs, camera bag, backpacks, purses, etc.
  • Try not to look like a tourist