large gatherings are easy places for individuals to pick pocket since cell phones and wallets are easy targets - anyone going to a big event should be mindful of taking as little as possible - big purses, large amounts of cash, bulky phones are normally attractive grabs

if possible individuals should not use a wallet and just carry cash inside front pockets - this limits thieves visualizing expenses and decreased the chance of becoming a target - busy weekends or holiday events are generally more dangerous than weekdays.

if robbers enters a bus, passengers should not panic, just sit there and hand over what they want - trying to hide what a robber wants likely will not be successful since there might be another robber at the back of the bus and it can aggravate the thief.