Crime

By: The GoAbroad Team
Posted on: Italy, Health and Safety

Petty crimes such as pickpocketing, bag-snatching and stealing cars are serious crimes among major cities in Naples and Rome. Pickpockets disguise and dress up like businessmen to decieve tourists in believing they're not capable of stealing. Others also work on scooters, quickly disappearing before you can react. Tourists who have tried to resist thieves on motor scooters have suffered broken arms and collarbones. This occurs in major train stations, crowded streets like markets and parked tourist sights. If you know someone is following you, take action by shouting "Va via!" (Go away!).

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