"Storrmmee" > wrote in message
...
> i was just listening to a radio show, Howard Clark, maybe... he made the
> comment that of the three most popular places to visit, london, Paris, and
> Rome, that pickpocketting was most often occuring in Rome. I have no
> reason to doubt he was quoting a reliable source, but it struck me as odd
> So if you know could you confirm or deny please,
>
> Lee
>

I've heard similar stories. Fact is, every large tourist city in every
country in the world has pickpockets. Take precautions when you travel.
Never put all your cash and credit cards in one spot on you either.