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I'm a Canadian living in Paris. I can tell you from lots of experience living here that the best advice is a) not make eye-contact and b) just ignore those bothering you. If they won't get out of your way...push them. really. If they persist and speak english to you say loudly, "yes. I know you are a pick-pocket." usually they will flee. yes there are many tricks. the metro, rer, streets etc...they will try to seel, drop a ring....anything. Just ignore them. Unfortunatley many people think they are just homeless. often times they are trafficked to france and have a boss expecting money. as long as people give them money...the trafficking continues. but as much as they are in horrible situations....they will take your money, your wallet, your jewels...whatever they can get. they do not relate to you like you relate to them. to them....you are solely a way to get money. that's it. never leave belongings alone....not even in a church. sacre coeur is probably the worst. they will interrogate you at the bottom of the stairs....there however be careful. if you engage in any conversation they will hound you. they will even keep a lookout for you when you come back. so just keep walking. and if they do anything physical...feel free to push them back.
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