# Attention diversion trick in public Thieves usually use various strategies to distract their victims in public. The following are some common techniques.： **Common distraction strategies：** -**Create a collision**: Pretend to accidentally hit the target, and take advantage of the opponent to organize himself or apologize. -**Ask for directions**: Hold a map or mobile phone to ask for help to attract the target's attention to a distance -**Create chaos**: Deliberately drop items, sprinkle money, spill drinks, etc. to create chaotic scenes -**Pretend to need help**: Show that you need assistance (such as fainting or falling suddenly) to cause onlookers -**Gang cooperation**: One person attracts attention, the other commits theft **Preventive advice：** -Be vigilant in public places, especially in crowded areas -Do not put valuables in an easy-to-access location -Be moderately alert to emergencies -Backpacks, handbags and other personal belongings are always kept within sight Understanding these techniques can help people raise their awareness of prevention and protect the safety of their property.