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Beware of Bag Slashers

Bag slashers are a unique group of professional thieves who steal items from travelers purses and travel bags by slashing the outside of the bag without being noticed.  This is a problem which is more prevalent overseas than here in the United States, but is one that every traveler should be aware of - especially when traveling in large cities know for this problem.  Many Bag Slashers work in groups.  Reading this article regarding the arrest of 15 bag slashers in the Philippines will outline how real this threat is.   A variety of security purses, travel bags, day packs, and backpacks are made which features built-in anti-slashing steal mesh to stop thieves from slashing opening your bag without your knowledge and removing your valuables - click here to preview a sample of security daypacks.

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