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pilferers

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plural of pilferer

as in shoplifters

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pickpockets

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Part of my strategy for warding off would-be pickpockets is investing in accessories with anti-theft design details.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2026
Think of it like a team of pickpockets, one of which walks up to ask you for directions while the other swipes your wallet.

— Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026

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