How Thieves are Targeting Tourists in Iceland

Iceland is one of the safest countries in the world—and that’s absolutely true in many ways. Violent crime is incredibly rare, and the sense of community and trust is deeply woven into Icelandic society.

But today, we need to talk about a growing concern—something that’s caught many tourists off guard: a rise in pickpocketing incidents, particularly in the south of Iceland, including well-traveled areas like Reykjavík, Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and even inside churches like Hallgrímskirkja.

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Time Stamps:
00:00 - 00:37 - The type of crime targeting tourists
00:37 - 01:06 - Yes, Iceland is still safe to visit
01:06 - 02:38 - How the thieves operate
02:38 - 03:13 - How to protect yourself
03:13 - 03:46 - What the Icelandic police are doing
03:46 - 04:27 - One of the most important things to do
04:27 - 05:30 - Please share to help spread awareness

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