In Berlin, as in any other city, there are pickpockets and trick swindlers near tourist attractions. To protect yourself, you should:

• always have an eye on your personal belongings and always put your purse in a secure place.
• never get involved in bets or games with strangers where you can supposedly win money.

In addition, FUBiS recommends the following precautions:

• Always carry important telephone numbers with you.
• Only take as much cash with you as you need.
• If you lose your credit cards, have them blocked immediately.
• Take your passport with you only when you really need it and keep copies of your passport and travel documents in a secure place.
• Keep your valuable articles in separate places.