The following is a discussion of some cases of thieves using distraction strategies to commit thefts, which are often mentioned in public documents and social observations, in order to help the public enhance their awareness of prevention. We do not advocate or encourage any illegal behavior. Understanding these strategies can help people improve their vigilance in public places. The following is only for reference in academic and safety education: 1. Teamwork and division of labor • A common method is to form a small group of two or more strangers, one of whom is responsible for attracting the attention of the target person (such as making noise, causing disputes or friendly chatting), and the other person takes the opportunity to approach and take away the target's wallet or other property. • Clear division of labor and teamwork can make the theft look like a simple accidental collision or chaos, reducing the risk of being discovered. 2. Artificially create chaos • Some thieves will deliberately create chaos in front of them, such as deliberately "conflicting with others" or creating a small "embarrassing" scene, so as to attract the attention of people around and divert the target person from protecting his or her property. • In public places, especially when there are dense crowds, once an unexpected situation occurs, people's vigilance may drop temporarily, giving thieves an opportunity to take advantage. 3. Exploiting crowded and crowded environments • For example, in subways, buses, or busy urban areas, the crowds themselves make it difficult for individuals to maintain a high level of vigilance. Thieves may take advantage of the "touch" brought by natural crowds and take your property when you are not paying attention. • In a crowded environment, even if someone notices details, it may be difficult to react in time or identify unusual behavior due to the confusion. 4. Creating dramatic scenes or "emergencies" • Thieves may carefully plan a seemingly unexpected event, such as the sudden appearance of a person who "needs help", deliberately losing items to attract onlookers, or simulating other abnormal situations to force the target person and the people around to divert their attention, while he takes the opportunity to steal. • This method often takes advantage of people's basic concern in tense situations, but at the same time loses focus on their own property. 5. "Chatting" approach and deception • Sometimes thieves will take the initiative to chat with the target person, creating a friendly or need-for-help atmosphere. Through conversation and false stories, the target person relaxes his vigilance and then takes the opportunity to approach and steal. • This method takes advantage of people's sympathy for others asking for help and uses trust to achieve the purpose of theft. Important tips: • The strategies introduced above are distraction tactics that thieves may use in specific situations. The purpose of understanding these cases is to enhance the public's awareness of prevention, rather than for actual operation. • In daily life, staying alert, properly keeping personal belongings, and avoiding displaying valuables in crowded and chaotic places are all effective preventive measures. • If you encounter similar suspicious situations, promptly notifying people around you or seeking help from relevant security guards and police is the key to protecting your own safety. I hope this discussion can help everyone better understand and prevent similar crimes and ensure the safety of their own and others' property.