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Pickpocket and Scam Activity at the Eiffel Tower, Paris

POSTED June 27th 2021 BY Beth Williams
Tourists love to visit the Eiffel tower at night and hence there are pickpockets at the Eiffel Tower at night too. Many tourists visit the surrounding area of the Eiffel Tower at night to see it lit up with strobe lights and enjoy the tower’s nighttime ambiance. The benefit of visiting the tower late in the evening is that there are smaller crowds and shorter...
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France – Watch Out for the Infamous Paris String or Friendship Bracelet Scam

POSTED June 23rd 2021 BY Beth Williams
A Famous Tourist Scam in Paris, France The Paris string scam in and around Paris (as well as other tourist cities in France and Italy) is also known as the  “Friendship Bracelet Scam” or the “French String Scam.” It’s a popular game or gift to engage you and distract you while an accomplice picks your pockets, bags, or bullies you into giving a donation in...
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Speed Through TSA Airport Lines with These Tips

POSTED May 18th 2021 BY Travel Writer
The amount of travelers is up and so are the wait times to get through the TSA security lines at the airport. If you don’t leave enough time to get through security checkpoints you stand a good chance of missing flights and in some cases sleeping overnight in the airport. Get through TSA security faster Recent news headlines are full of record numbers of passengers...
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Vehicle Safe Information

POSTED May 10th 2021 BY Travel Writer
Portable Safes That Secure Handguns and Small Valuables Such as Wallets and Phones Firearm or gun security is the responsibility of you the firearm owner. Many law enforcement officers or those with CCW’s rely on vehicle safes to help ensure that pistols or guns if left in vehicles, don’t end up in the wrong hands. Make sure you’re in compliance with your most recent State...
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How to Find Hidden Cameras in Your Airbnb

POSTED May 5th 2021 BY Travel Writer
Hidden cameras in Airbnb or other vacation rentals are rare but are highly invasive, creepy, and can be devastating if the images are posted to the internet. It is worth taking a “sweep” of your accommodations To find hidden cameras in your Airbnb and for your peace of mind. Putting a surveillance device in an area like the bedroom or bathroom is against Airbnb’s rules....
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How to Avoid Pickpockets While Traveling

POSTED April 21st 2021 BY Beth Williams
Think You’re Savvy Enough to Avoid Pickpockets While Traveling? Ok, so you’re going abroad, you’re not thinking about how to avoid pickpockets well not just yet. The excitement has been building, your luggage is ready to be packed, you’ve got your flights picked, your passport and travel-sized liquids are ready, and you’ve notified your credit card company you’re going overseas. Quite simply you’re prepared!  In...
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