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6- What's the first thing tourists do when they come out of the Times Square subway station in New York City? They look up at the tall buildings, and then they pose to have their photo taken. When they're looking up, or looking at the camera, that's the moment when a pickpocket steals their wallet. Thieves also love the posters you see that warn tourists: " Watch out for pickpockets!" When men read that, their natural reaction is to immediately put their hand on the pocket where their wallet is, to make sure it's still there. The pickpockets are watching, and so they see exactly where the man is carrying his wallet.
A Be careful when you're sightseeing
5- The safest thing to do is to call a reputable company every time you need one (your hotel can usually help with this). If you do have to get a taxi on the street, make sure it looks like a regulated one (e.g., one that has an official number or company phone number on it), and never ever get into a cab that has another person in the front passenger seat.
B Be smart about cabs
1- You dramatically increase your chances of being robbed if you look as if you might have a lot of money on you. You do not have to look like a hobo, but you should try to look as if you are not carrying much of value. If you're a tourist, keep your expensive camera or phone hidden.
C Don't look too rich
2- This is especially true in countries where there are big income differences, and particularly in urban areas. Children are sadly often the most dangerous people on the street because they have nothing to lose. If you see a group of children coming toward you, ignore them completely and walk quickly to an area where there are plenty of other people.
D Keep an eye on the kids
L4-Host What one thing would be likely to stop a burglar from breaking into a house?
Danny I'd say definitely a dog, especially a noisy one. Burglars don't like dogs because they're unpredictable.
L6-Host So a burglar wouldn't break in i f they thought the owners were at home?
Danny Not usually, no, though there are some burglars who actually prefer it if the owners are at home in bed. That way they won't get surprised by them suddenly coming home when they're in the middle o f things.
L7-Host Oh, not a very nice thought. What's the most common time of day for a burglar to break into your house?
Danny People always think of burglars as working at night, and of course some do, but the majority o f burglaries happen between around 10:00 in the morning and lunchtime. A burglar w ill watch a house, and then wait for the adults to go to work and the kids to go to school, and then lie can be sure the house is empty.
L8-Host W hat's the easiest way for a burglar to break into a house?
Danny The easiest way is just taking out a window or a patio door, usually at the back of the house. You can do this really quickly, and it doesn't make much noise i f you have good equipment, which a serious burglar would usually have.
L3-Host And what are the favorite things for burglars to steal?
Danny Well, these days they're usually looking for things like laptops and tablets. They're easy to sell, you know, and not so easy for the owner to identify if the burglar later gets caught.
L1-Host So, welcome to the program, Danny. Now, you're an ex-burglar yourself so you can obviously give us the inside story here. Tell me, how long does a burglar usually take to rob a house?
Danny i'd say that an experienced burglar would never spend more than 20 minutes in a house. Twenty minutes maximum and then out.
L2-H ost And how much would they probably take in that time?
Danny Maybe 4,000 or 5,000 buck's worth o f goods. It depends on the house.
L9-Host And finally, what's the safest room to hide your valuables in? What's the last place a burglar would look?
Danny There's a typical order burglars use when they search a house. They start with the main bedroom, because that's often where people leave their valuables, and then the living room. Um, after that probably the dining room if there is one, a home office, and then the kitchen. The last place would probably be a kid's bedroom. You wouldn't usually expect to find anything worth taking there.
L10-Host So a child's bedroom is the best place to hide things?
Danny Well, in theory, though ofcourse i f any burglars out there have been listening to this program, they might start looking there first...
L5-H ost What kind of things would actually make a burglar choose a particular house to break into?
Danny Well, it has to look like a house where there'll be things worth taking, so a burglar w ill usually go for a house that looks expensive, in a good area. And they'll also often choose a house where there are trees or bushes outside that are good places to hide while they're watching the house before they break in - and also where they could hide when they come out of the house. That way there's less chance of neighbors seeing them. And, obviously, they'll usually wait for the house to be empty before they break in.
4- If you are a tourist and somebody on the street tells you to put your phone away, do it. Sometimes the locals can be over protective because they want you to see the best side of their town, but it's always a good idea to take their advice. If they say don't go somewhere, don't.
E Listen to the locals
3- If you see that people are watching you in a suspicious way, look straight back at them and make eye contact. If they were thinking of robbing you, it will make them realize that you may not be an easy target.
F Look confident
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burglar
is someone who breaks into a building illegally in order to steal.
robber
is someone who steals from a person or place, e.g., a bank, using or threatening violence.
pickpocket
is someone who steals from you on the street, usually without you noticing.
shoplifter
is someone who steals something from a store.
mugger
is someone who uses violence to steal from you on the street.
thief
is the general word for someone who steals from a person
