How to avoid theft in the countries of travel? What would you do if it was stolen?

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - You can be exposed to looting or theft at any time and place in the world..Bangkok, Chicago, New York, Paris, Rio, Mumbai, and others.. In this case, do not tolerate matters, you can take several Steps to deter potential thieves.

Don't carry too many valuables with you when you're out and about, always carry a small amount of cash with you and don't carry all your credit cards with you or give them away if you can. Withdraw money from the ATM closest to you and go back to your room to put your card and extra cash in. in a safe place.

Don't be glamorous, by which we mean don't wear a big camera around your neck with your precious jewelry and watch and stroll through streets that can be dangerous for you, instead try not to look like a tourist.

Make copies of your passport, credit cards, and insurance policy, and take a photocopy of them and put them in your email as well, as all those copies may be stolen.

On buses and trains , don't put your belongings on the bottom or lift them up above people, but put them between your sides, and don't put all your valuables in one bag.

Always keep your eyes open on your private belongings, whether it's at the bus, train or airport station, and double-check your place before you disembark.

Know very well where to go , there are dangerous areas close to every city, learn about them and avoid them. The most important thing is to trust your instincts everywhere.

What do you do if you are robbed or robbed?

There are several steps to take in this situation, and assuming you are safe from physical damage, use the following tips to try to limit the damage.

Report the theft to the local police , many times they may not do anything and don't seem to care, in which case keep calm and keep applying for a report because you will need it in the next step.

Contact your insurance company and file a complaint with them if you want to get your insurance as soon as possible, and remember that if you have travel insurance and plan to recover the costs of stolen goods, the first thing they will ask is a police report.

If your passport is among the stolen items, you will have to go to your country's embassy as soon as possible, in order to obtain a new passport to take back home.

Even if the passport was not stolen, it may be necessary to go to the embassy, they may help you with things such as canceling the credit cards you were carrying and somehow getting some cash.