Change your passwords ASAP and if the website has an option to log you out of all devices, do this. Even if you had a lock on your phone, the thief might be capable of hacking into your phone and getting your data. If you had any connected apps on your phone, like facebook, banking apps, or email, change those passwords immediately. They should be able to disconnect your SIM card so that the thief can’t rack up the international call charges. You also need to contact your cell phone network provider to let them know the situation. Unfortunately when a phone is stolen, the thief will probably ignore this message, but it’s still worth a go. You can put your phone on ‘lost mode,’ which will notify you when it’s ‘found.’ It will display a message on the screen and have a contact phone number. IPhones have the capacity to do this remotely via iCloud. My iPhone Got Stolen… Now What? What to do if your phone is stolen in Paris. It’s best to stay attentive, to avoid flashing wallets or phones, and to zip items up in a safe place. These all might seem like things you’d pick up on, but you’d be surprised at how distracted we get. After you’ve entered your PIN code, one or two people will talk to you to distract you whilst another takes out the largest sum of money possible. In metros, if you’re sitting by the doors, either have your cell phone away or hold it tightly, as people will run by right as doors are closing and nab your phone or purse.Īt ATMs, avoid anyone who tries to talk to you. He might apologise with a hand on the shoulder or waist, and your phone is gone from your pocket. Pickpockets in Paris MetroĪnother one is for the thief to bump into you in the metro. Here are some other best anti-theft backpacks. I like to use small purse that I can keep close to my side, but I also like using my PacSafe backpack. Thirty seconds later I realised and ran out of the cafe, but he was gone. After I said “no” and to take the newspaper away, he took the newspaper (AND MY PHONE UNDER IT) away, and left. He first went to all those around me (but I was clearly the target), and then put the newspaper over my phone. I had my phone next to me, and then someone came over with a newspaper. I was pickpocketed whilst doing work in a cafe. The art of distraction is something pickpockets have mastered. You’d think that would be a no brainer, but how often do we sit with our phones on the table? You think you’d notice if it was gone… but these pickpockets are professionals. It’s important to be super aware of your surroundings, and NOT to leave valuable items in plain sight. Pickpockets, unfortunately, are everywhere (I was pickpocketed inside a cafe chain while having a coffee). I always associated Paris’ pickpockets with touristy and crowded places… the Eiffel Tower, the metro… places like that. How to Avoid Being Pickpocketed (in the first place) This blog post is going to tell you what to do when your phone is stolen in Paris. My iPhone was stolen in Paris, and I was absolutely lost on what to do! I like to think that I’ve been pretty good at avoiding theft and pickpockets over the years, but I was outsmarted. In a world where a cell phone can cost upwards of $1000, phone theft is increasingly more common. This post explains everything you need to know: your immediate steps, the police report process, and what you can do! Phone stolen/pickpocketed from you in Paris? Unfortunately, I’ve been there.
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