Most of us have enough common sense to watch our wallets and jewellery and to keep money and traveller’s cheques in a secure place when travelling. The mistake we can make, though, is understimating the clever stealth and fearlessness of professional scam artists and thieves. The fact is that every major city has them, and while paranoia can certainly wreck a vacation, some simple preparation and precaution can save it:

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