Robbed in Barcelona

well, it could be true.
there are lots of pick pockets in spain, i was warned before i went for my spain trip last year.
there was an uncle in the tour who lost his wallet.. too bad...

There are many high class pick pocket, beware as you travel..., Italian now also popular with Snatch thieves. Time are bad in Europe. Jobless people just rob and pick pocket to survive.

It looks real to me. Take care and be careful Nicole while you enjoy your trip! =)

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This is not only happening in Barcelona but back home here in Malaysia as well. Perhaps, they are not so demonstrative as this unfortunate soul to go abegging in the streets.Anyway,you take care. Avoid late hours and go out in numbers.

Barcelona or Subang Jaya, these petty crooks are darn despicable! #X@&*#

Dont know, there are people who do that in Australia too. I saw a white couple in Penang with a sign like that...

If they really need help, they would've gone to the police, and then contact their embassies.

don't move around. best and safest place on earth is your own house. have a fortress built around it for added protection !!

For me, it looks real... I would rather give some money to him but not in large sum.

Even it is a scam, at least we do something helpful and it's a good deed to us. If you are in his position in someday, you will need other people to help you too.

This is called karma...

this happen anywhere in the world, see if you are at the right place at the wrong time or not only.

i am a malaysian working in uk. need tour guide, let me know.

I went to Barcelona this summer and four guys approached me in the metro and tried to pickpocket me.

Be very careful while you are there.

Oh gosh, I almost got pickpocketed in Barcelona too! (or at least, I think...) I had a metal badge dangling from my backpack zipper and I was in the metro when I heard the sound of it tinkling. I turned around and saw the zip slightly open. There were some people behind me and I kinda think it was them! Lucky for me, I guess...

Becareful,

Spain is famous for its pick pockets too !! There was once my tour leader was picked . He was just warning us that to be careful with our possesions a few minutes ago, and few minutes later, he realized that his wallet was gone !

My bag was snatched at the Gothic Quarter when I was visiting Barcelona 2 years ago. You might be adventurous. Take good care when you're visiting Las Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter k! ;)

I'm sorry but whoever wrote:
Time are bad in Europe. Jobless people just rob and pick pocket to survive.
what a bull crap, and cocky post.
yeah the recession isn't good, but fucking hell we aren't all tramps if we belong in europe and are jobless.

poor spain, every jackass says you're well known for pick pockets bcos other places don't have mah!! now no more bull fights, just release your spainish fleas to them to shut up their big mouth....

I got the same experience in Barcelona too. Came off the bus and a guy and gal came over to me with the intention of asking for money. Then without me knowing my wallet is on the ground. I think they tried pickpocketing me but failed and the wallet fell to the ground. Lucky me.

Anyway, it's the same all over the world. Just be careful when you are traveling.

These things happens. And I pity the poor soul who had to beg like that. i'd say be street smart and if you're still paranoid, put a lock on your bag and just some small cash in your pockets.

Hi, are you the girl that took picture with some guy in a monster costume in Gaudi park?

Bonjour

It is my first time here. I just wanted to say hi!

pretty cool stuff here thank you!!!!!!!

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