On the subway or bus, criminals may take advantage of the crowded environment and the negligence of passengers to steal property by various concealed means. The following are some common tricks, please be vigilant to the public： ### 1. **Crowded cover** -**Deliberate pushing**: Taking advantage of the long time of people getting on and off the bus to create chaos, take the opportunity to get close to the target and take out your pockets or pockets. -**Block the line of sight**: Block the line of sight of others with clothing, backpacks or newspapers, and steal with the other hand. ### 2. **Distracting** -**Ask for directions or strike up a conversation**: One person takes the initiative to strike up a conversation to attract attention, and the accomplice takes the opportunity to start. -**Manufacturing incidents**: Such as intentional dropping of coins, quarrels, etc., to induce passengers to be distracted. ### 3. **Tool assistance** -**Blade to cut the bag**: Use a sharp tool to cut open the backpack, pocket or handbag. -**Tweezers clip**: Use long tweezers to clip small items such as mobile phones, wallets, etc. from the bag. ### 4. **Teamwork** -**Human wall blocking**: Multiple people surround the target, block the surrounding line of sight and steal. -**Passing stolen goods**: Quickly transfer the items to accomplices after obtaining the goods to reduce the risk of being captured. ### 5. **Technical means** -**Interfere with electronic equipment**: Use a signal shield to interfere with the mobile phone network to prevent the victim from remotely locking or alerting the police. -**Counterfeit credit card**: Install a stealing device next to the credit card machine to steal bank card information (note that such crimes may also exist). ### 6. **Take advantage of passenger habits** -**Stealing exposed property**: Such as mobile phones in outer jacket pockets, unzipped side pockets of backpacks, etc. -**Hand-to-hand pilfering**: Take away the belongings around you while the passenger is sleeping or focusing on the phone. ### Preventive advice： -**Personal storage of belongings**: Use an inner bag or a zippered bag with your mobile phone in your hand. -**Stay alert**: Avoid wearing headphones or looking at your phone for a long time in crowded places. -**Pay attention to suspicious behavior**: If someone approaches, pushes or carries unconventional items (such as tweezers) for no reason. -**Timely response**: Immediately call for help and call the police if it is found to be stolen, and seek the assistance of staff if necessary. Keep in mind that most theft depends on the negligence of the victim, and raising awareness of prevention can effectively reduce the risk. In case of suspicious circumstances, give priority to protecting your own safety and do not directly conflict.