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(231 votes) Published: May 20, 2004 12:00 a.m. In 9 Favorites Lists Viewed 2196 times
Here I will show you how to lift the wallet of an unsuspecting man.
A man is standing, reading a newspaper, waiting to cross the street. He is deeply engrossed in his paper, only occasionally looking at his watch. You’ve been walking behind him since he left the newsstand and have noticed that the tip of his wallet is sticking out of his back pocket. You are now standing behind him, bare inches from his wallet...what do you do? That is what this part of the guide is about.
The basic, mother of all pick pocket tricks is the Bump and lift. This can be done different ways, solo or in a team. There’s not really much to say about it, its that simple. Once you learn it, much like riding a bike, you’ll never forget. This is really the only way to take a wallet from a man, short of mugging him, But their is different ways of going about the bump, and I’ll give you a few of them here.
First thing’s first, never stick your whole hand in someone’s back pocket. That’s sloppy, and you’ll probably get caught. The only time that may even be useable is if the wallet is in his jacket pocket. The way to do the bump and lift is done by either sliding in your dipping fingers, the thumb and index, or by make a series of tiny pleats in the lining of the pocket at the lip
Solo pick pocketing can be done easy enough on men and women. When it comes to the bump and lift solo you have to either wait for the mark to be distracted or find away to momentarily distract them yourself. Timing is crucial to mask the lift with the bump, however some marks will be so distracted by other things that you can lift the wallet without the bump.
Team bump and lift works the same way, only you have your partner or partners distract the mark while you lift the wallet. This is usually done by using the "sandwich" stall, which pins the mark in-between the "bump" and the "lift". Your partner stands in front of him, and stops suddenly, causing the mark to run into him. When that happens you slide up and lift the wallet.
Although no pocket is ever completely pickpocket proof, some are harder than others. Pockets with zippers, buttons, or Velcro make lifting a wallet more difficult. The only plus side to getting these pockets o#*@! that they are usually bigger than jean pockets, making the actual dip much easier. However if you come across a pocket you don’t think you can pick, then the tool to use is the razor. Just like with the purse, the razor is the tool to use when all else fails. Only difference is unlike just slitting the back of the bag open wide, with the pocket the job is a little slyer. You just want to slit the pocket open and take the wallet, not cut any other part of the pants. What you do is get the razor between your middle and index finger and with one swift movement slit the bottom of the pocket. Gravity will do the rest and deliver the wallet right into your greedy little hands. This will also help with side pockets, which are harder to get at.
Youll notice that there arent as many different ways to rip off a pocket as there is a purse. This is for a couple of reasons pockets come into closer contact to the mark and there arent as many variations.
Crowded elevators make a good place to pick a pocket. Stand behind the mark and wait for the elevator to stop. When it does lean forward and bump and lift the wallet out of the man’s back pocket, using the jerking motion of the elevator and your bump to mask the lift. Apologies, then quickly, but noticeably, leave the elevator.
Another bump and lift trick is to find your mark, preferably with an open back pocket, and walk straight towards them in a cramped hallway or area. As you press against him trying to go the other way, dip your fingers into his back pocket and lift the wallet. The bumping into him as you pass will mask the lift and after that its child’s to walk off with the wallet.
In a tightly packed crowd position you and your partner between your mark and then press up against him. Use your "bump" to slightly lean to the left, which will force the mark to do so also. Most men carry their wallets in their right back pocket, and this will open the lip of the pocket slightly. After getting the mark into the right position give off another faint signal and have your friend lean back slightly into the lip and pulling out the wallet.
Here is the behind the back method stand right beside the mark on the side opposite of the wallet pocket. Gently, but quickly, reach your arm behind the mark, using their own body to mask what you are doing, and gently open the lip of his back pocket. Reach in with your index and thumb, and then grip the top of the wallet. When he goes to move use his own forward momentum against him by using this to mask the lift. Another way to do this is on a bus or elevator use the motion to mask the lift.
Bars: This seems like a no brainier but people busy drinking wont be paying attention to their wallets. You can walk off with a purse or bump and lift at the bar. Here is a scam if you have a female accomplice: target a man who has had a few to drink, and then have your lady ask him to dance. The man will be thinking more about her than his wallet (remember that the mind can only concentrate on one thing at a time) that means she can dip and lift while they are dancing. Pass by them and have her hand it to you behind his back while they are still on the floor.
The Button
So your marks back pocket has a button on it. Well you can do one of two things either slit the pocket with a razor or try to undo the button. If you chose the later then grip the button and loop lip with your thumb and index and gently push the button through. If its a snap button then do the same thing you would to a purse, gently unsnap it, masking the nap with your thumb. After that its easy game, buttoned pockets tend to be big and shallow.
Chain Wallets
Sometimes a man will put his wallet on a chain in an attempt to keep it from being taken. Its a very good idea, but not perfect. No pocket is ever 100% pickpocket proof. Unless you are really good and fast, or have a lot of time on your hands Id advise you to stay clear of them. But if you just have to have the wallet then carefully remove it from the pocket and do one or two things either take the money and/or cash out and then put it back in its pocket or if you have time and are careful unhook the wallet from the chain.
Knee Bump
Walk up behind your mark and as you brush past him, bump the bottom of his pocket with your knee. This will force the wallet up out of the pocket for you, which is handy on either really tight or really deep pockets. Quickly grab the wallet, apologize, and then move on.
Just tying my shoes
See someone in front of you with a fairly easy back pocket, but you dont know how to approach it? Bend down and tie your shoe, then stand up and use your momentum to lift the wallet
Feb 28, 2005 2:35 pm - My only question is how do you dip your fingers into the victims pocket without him feeling anything...I understand that with the bump he won’t feel the lift but I don’t get how to get your fingers in his pocket if his wallet isn’t hanging out?
Jun 22, 2005 11:05 am - Is there any way i could practice pickpocketing or some way i could find a theif who would be willing to teach me? If you have anything to say e-mail me at a_dean08@hotmail.com
Jan 29, 2006 10:08 am - I also need to know how to practice. Please add me as a friend if you pickpocket and can share tips and info with me. oh yeah and a defo 5*
Jun 01, 2006 5:06 pm - i think it would be heplful if a pro pickpocket like grandmasta made an egg on how to practice if there already is one can someone message me the link or just say it here, much appreciated
J l 17, 2007 6:54 am - hey guys, if you want to practice pick pocketing get a relative of friend to have there wallet sticking a little out of there pants and say im not going to tell you when im going to pick your pocket just say by the end of the day ill have it so they wont know, its a great way to practice
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