Why a Security Purse?
Good question. The answer is to protect your valuables from theft! Ask any member of a U.S. Consulate what is the number one problem faced by travelers when abroad. The answer will be the same, no matter if you are in Berlin, Timbuktu or Mali….Theft! Not robbery, not burglary, not car-jacking…Theft! After speaking with Resident Security Officers (RSO’s) from embassies around the globe, all recommend that travelers need to be especially careful of pickpockets and sneak thieves, especially if you carry a purse. The obvious solution is to not take anything of value with you. However, that’s not very practical. The bottom line is: it is up to you to keep your valuables such as your wallet, money and passport safe. Selecting a security purse is one way to thwart professional thieves who target tourists. Professional pickpockets, and in some international destinations – cut and run thieves, are prevalent in many tourist popular destinations. Their purpose in life is to target women’s pur
