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Australian travel guide warns of increased pickpocketing and snatching in Bali
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An Australian travel guide named Samantha, who provides online information about Bali, has issued a warning regarding a rise in pickpocketing and snatching incidents on the island. She posted on social media about the issue, which she states is causing problems for tourists. Samantha shared a video on TikTok, viewed over 250,000 times, highlighting an increase in jewellery snatchers and pickpockets, often by thieves on mopeds. Tourists are reportedly experiencing these issues in areas such as Canggu, Seminyak, Kuta, and Uluwatu. Samantha mentioned that two people she knows personally had their necklaces pulled off in Canggu. To stay safe, she advises travelers to keep jewellery hidden and phones stored away, and to keep valuables on their person, away from the roadside.
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