"Never, ever leave the seemingly most worthless item visible in a car. Put it in the trunk, as a thief can break a window or door to get to it, thinking it's valuable."

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"Don't ruin your vacation by being paranoid about safety. Yes, be aware, but you are a tourist and cannot fool anyone into thinking you're not. Just be aware, and keep your head up. If you're with someone else, have one person look at the phone and the other pay attention. Common sense is your best defense."

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