In large-scale events, due to the dense crowds and complex on-site environments, it is indeed possible for criminals to provide cover for pickpocketing and other illegal acts. The following are some scenarios and methods that may be exploited in theory, but understanding these scenarios will also help to increase the public's vigilance and awareness of prevention: 1. **Crowds**: - **Distraction**: In crowded places, criminals may take advantage of the chaos of the crowd and deliberately create small conflicts or attract attention to distract others, so as to pickpocket nearby. - **Blind spots in crowds**: In crowded environments, vision is limited, and criminals may steal in the "blind spots" of the crowd, making it more difficult to be discovered. 2. **Emergency stops or emergencies**: - **Take advantage of short pauses**: Sudden emergency stops or emergencies in an event (such as stage equipment failures, sudden weather changes) may cause temporary confusion in the crowd, and criminals can take the opportunity to act quickly. - **Emergency evacuation**: During emergency evacuations, people tend to leave in a hurry and their attention is reduced, which is a high-risk moment for pickpocketing. 3. **Complex event layout**: - **Multiple entrances and exits**: Large events usually have multiple entrances and exits, which increases the difficulty of decentralized surveillance, and criminals can choose routes that are not easy to monitor. - **Complex decorations and scenery**: Complex stage layouts or decorations can serve as cover, allowing criminals to move through them and reduce the probability of being discovered. 4. **Temporary facilities and equipment**: - **Temporary stalls and seating**: Temporary stalls or seating areas may lack adequate surveillance, and criminals can use these areas as locations for crimes. - **Interference from telecommunications equipment**: At some events, there may be temporary wireless networks or other electronic devices, and the use of these devices may interfere with the normal operation of surveillance equipment and provide cover. 5. **High-energy performances during events**: - **Intense performances or performances**: High-energy performances may attract the attention of most of the audience, and criminals can take cover when the audience is focused on the performance. **Prevention advice**: - **Stay alert**: At large events, pay attention to the surrounding environment and people, especially in crowded or chaotic moments. - **Safeguard your valuables**: Use anti-theft bags and avoid placing valuables in outer pockets or in easily accessible places. - **Dispersed storage**: Store valuables such as wallets and mobile phones separately to reduce the risk of one-time theft. - **Pay attention to abnormal behavior of the crowd**: Pay attention to whether there are suspicious people or abnormal behavior around, and avoid potential risk areas in time. - **Use technology**: Use the anti-theft function of smart devices, such as the location tracking or emergency alarm function of mobile phones, to increase the possibility of recovering lost items. By understanding these potential risk points and preventive measures, individuals participating in large-scale events can better protect the safety of their belongings and reduce the possibility of becoming a target of pickpockets.