Greg Stigers writes:

> At least where we were traveling, it was the unemployed that turned
> to these easy pickings, rather than a well-organized crime ring.
> Coming from the airport, we were descended upon by a yelling crowd
> carrying blank pieces of cardboard aloft as though they were signs.

Perhaps, being unemployed, they couldn't afford writing implements. ;-)

> As perverse as it may sound, carrying a cheap, empty wallet (or one
> padded with various papers and other non-valuables) and the like may
> reduce the chance of actual valuables being grabbed instead.

Having a number of children, this is the normal state of my wallet. :-)

Seriously, I began keeping my ID and credit cards in a separate card case
because otherwise my almost-two-year-old daughter "lifts" them and plays
with them until they're "all gone!" (And if you think it's hard to recover a
stolen driver's license, try finding one several hours after a toddler has
played with it...)

Patrick
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Patrick Santucci
HPe3000 Systems Administrator
Cornerstone Brands, Inc.

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