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Old 12-19-2012, 11:59 AM
 
Location: Tricity, PL
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The Real Hustle: The Booster Bag Scam - YouTube

pretty inventive, no??

Looks like the best way is to hold your bag or put it between your legs.
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Old 12-19-2012, 12:47 PM
 
Location: In the sticks, SC
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LMAO WOW
Like you said OP, keep your hand on your bag at all times!
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Old 12-19-2012, 01:08 PM
 
Location: Bel Air, California
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do those bags come big enough to fit over someone about Brooklyn Decker's height?
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Old 12-19-2012, 01:46 PM
 
Location: Tricity, PL
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They seem to be big enough for check-in luggage
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Old 12-20-2012, 12:44 AM
 
Location: The Wild Wild West
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Thanks for posting, very enlightening...
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Old 12-20-2012, 03:31 AM
 
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If you are traveling in unknown places, then you need to keep these things in your mind which you had shown in the video.
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Old 12-20-2012, 03:37 AM
 
Location: Somewhere.
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Someone would really be disappointed in my bag if they ever got it. A bunch of old clothes, no money, no valuables. But really, I never leave my bags or purse unattended. It's usually on my shoulder, held close to me, or on my lap with the handle wrapped around my wrist. If I have a carry on or luggage and I set it down, I put it in front of me, with my feet touching it. Even though my things are not valuable, they are to me, because they are mine.
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Old 12-20-2012, 08:57 PM
 
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Someone would really be disappointed in my bag if they ever got it. A bunch of old clothes, no money, no valuables. But really, I never leave my bags or purse unattended. It's usually on my shoulder, held close to me, or on my lap with the handle wrapped around my wrist. If I have a carry on or luggage and I set it down, I put it in front of me, with my feet touching it. Even though my things are not valuable, they are to me, because they are mine.
Same here. Always, But I have to say, I think "The Booster Bag" needs it's own infomercial. Very catchy name. "But wait! Call now and you can get not one, but TWO Booster Bags for you AND your accomplice!"
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Old 12-21-2012, 07:58 AM
 
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My roll on is a VERY bright dolor and a "sample color" that had a very limited run from the manufacturer. It would be very difficult to walk off with, although I never leave it unattended where I can't see it--in other words I'll walk 20 feet to a garbage can and leave it by my seat, but as I said, it's so bright it would be almost impossible to walk off with.

I NEVER put my tote/pocketbook/briefcase down, especially behind me (duh!). I put those between my legs, on my lap, or next to my leg with the strap wrapped around my ankle. That goes for in an airport, mall, or even a sidewalk cafe. I also don't leave my pocketbook on an empty seat where it could be picked up by a passerby while I'm distracted.

A little common sense goes a long way.
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Old 12-21-2012, 09:06 AM
 
Location: North Idaho
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That's an interesting tool, that booster bag. There seems to be always something new to worry about.

Pick pockets love women who hang their purse on the back of their chair while dining. They can walk past and just dip in and no one is the wiser.
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