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Belgium — Scam Patterns & Local Risks
Decriminalised; window districts well-policed. Pickpocketing in Brussels city centre is the main risk.
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Documented Patterns (2)
medium Robbery / theft · Brussels
Pickpocketing on metro and around stations
Brussels-Midi station and metro lines 1, 2 are documented hotspots.
Mitigation: Front pockets; bag cross-body; metro tickets visible without opening wallet.
low Overcharging
Window-bar drink overcharge in Schipperskwartier
Some peripheral bars near the windows have inflated prices.
Mitigation: Stick to bars with clearly posted prices.
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Patterns curated April 2026 from community alerts, embassy advisories (UK FCDO, US State Dept), and forum reports. Refresh as the scam-alerts queue accumulates.