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Originally Posted by Taggy
Certain areas in Benidorm have been known as problem areas for this type of Street crime for awhile now. I wouldn't say its rife but it does go on & a lot are professional gangs from East European countries.
Best Regards - Taggy
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Unfortunately most major European cities suffer from street crime and yes it does seem to be predomantly Eastern Europeans who now can travel freely throughout the Union. Lots of websites listing precautions to take. Google pickpockets.
Here's just one.
Barcelona Pickpockets Real Life Stories
Oh and stay away from the Three shell and pea scam artists at all times they will rip you off and pickpockets are rife in the crowd of onlookers.