With any city in the world, there is a risk of being pickpocketed or having personal items being stolen. You can help to avoid this by keeping valuables out of sight and reach, and making sure you zip up all pockets in busy areas, such as on the tube and at outdoor markets. It also helps to be aware of suspicious activity from other passengers; follow your gut feeling. When using a cashpoint, don't let your belongings out of your sight, check that the ATM hasn’t been tampered with, that someone isn’t looking over your shoulder and always cover your pin number.