Pickpocket Gangs in Bali

[@gdaygday1209]

I also sent a young guy your way who was stuck a few months back. You helped him and probably saved his life more thanyou know, in all honesty. You truly have a heart of gold and I hope your channel continues to grow! Again many thanks for all you do! 😜❤️💯

[@marlenesullivan3113]

MUZZA YOU HAVE A HEART OF GOLD. YOUR KINDNESS & HELP FOR PEOPLE MAKES YOU SO SPECIAL, THANKS AGAIN..

[@dennisknight7563]

in bali,my main wallet with all my cards and main money stays in the hotel,and i have a seperate wallet and only take as much cash as i think ill need for the evening,,works for me

[@tingtong5898]

That is what I do. I have my velcro wallet with photo copy of passport, insurance & expired driver licence and no more than $100 AUD equivalent in cash. All the important stuff is in my room safe

[@Golfr2020]

Even that is risky. 😅

[@tingtong5898]

@@Golfr2020 Maybe you should never leave home. Getting out of bed can be risky.

[@davidyoung3237]

Just shows what a down to earth and thoroughly decent guy muzzle is -hats off to you Murray for going above and beyond to help a stranger out of a tricky situation!😀👍 David Young 39 Brisbane Australia.

[@ralphpetry1745]

I am not sure if I could stay up past 11pm or so anymore so at least I am safe on this one - lol! About to make my first journey to Bali and really appreciate you pointing out some great tips and tricks to keep valuables safe.

[@Rasabacon]

Good on you Muzza! You are an absolute Bali Legend mate! You are the sort of bloke that put our faith in humanity back! Keep up the legendary work mate!

[@johnveronikas7104]

Thank you for all the videos. It really raises awareness and opens my eyes. It's strange that I have never gave this any thought in the past visits. At the time my kid was young and we didn't do much at night. I remember my wife yelling at me for having my phone out the window taking photos...someone is going to take that thing from you she would say. I was just smart enough to listen to her

[@goldbridge]

Me and my girlfriend are going to Bali in two weeks from the UK, used your videos to learn more about Bali, really informative and you seem like a great man, good to see you helping others brother x

[@MurrayWilkinson1]

@@goldbridge I hope we can catch up

[@ehawolczecki8759]

Enjoy .

[@andrewbergsma7282]

Great information Muzz for people who haven't been,and well done for helping the bloke out,as you would,c you in 2 wks bro.

[@becjane1281]

Had been searching for tips travelling to Bali and You popped up ...!! Just subscribed...hoping to travel next year. I will def look at more of your videos esp donating to the children...

[@alanfruin8742]

We will be over there soon although we will be mainly in Sanur. We will still be careful. Thanks Muzza. Many years ago I changed money early in the morning and then when travelling around the island I asked my wife to check our money and sure enough I was short. Later that afternoon I went back to the money changer and gave him 3 choices 1. I asked for my short fall back 2. I would call the tourist police or #. later that night I would torch his hut. Quick as a flash I got my money back exactly without me telling him how much I was short changed. He had a good memory.

[@nicksmith3746]

My friend's phone was almost stolen/pickpocketed opposite Skygarden. So yes, that's a pickpocketing hotspot.

[@teenacallison8006]

Thanks for all you do Muzza

[@MurrayWilkinson1]

My pleasure!

[@justindawson3428]

I use the travel cards from Com bank. Every country has scammers and undesirables. I believe it is worth reporting to the police because if they get enough complaints they might try to stop it, you won't get your stuff back but it may stop them in the future. Well done Muzza.

[@jeanmansfield9230]

They need police dressed up as tourists. With bags. Fake money in their wallets.

[@trevorsmyth1597]

Been saying it for years…nothing good happens in Bali after midnight and especially in that part of Kuta. Beware of over friendly women , ladyboys and kids in groups…they will try to distract you and then disappear on mass…

[@bungle0261]

Like some kind of huge, free , magical vanishing act ? That's so cool.. 😮 I'll have to head back over there just to see all of these magically disappearing people ! Do I need to take the mushrooms first in order to see it better or does it just happen without warning naturally ?

[@maureenbarclay8131]

Very good info thanks 👍👍

[@fionaabbott5636]

Thanks Muzza for the pickpocket update.

[@maxinetaylor5141]

PURE GOLD LOVELY MAN!!!......very very true.....awesome info you two...I will be there in 5 weeks but I have been there 21 times now and I am still careful....Huge hugs.....Maxxii-Michelle....Perth...Western Australia xxxxx

[@baddersabout5383]

Be aware of your surroundings. This type of stuff can happen anywhere in the world. Thanks for sharing Muzza.

[@mdtprospectingphotography6619]

A bit of local knowledge can go a long way, and it could be a game changer. Absolute invaluable information, that could save you lot's of drama In a foreign country very well explained Muzza

[@user-charliered]

Our last trip had a lovely happy friendly man giving us a high five coming out of convenient store and with his other hand trying to unzip one of our cross-bags but luckily we saw what he was doing just in time.

[@jeanmansfield9230]

Must practice it to be good at it

[@tony.travels]

I had two girls I met in that pool hall near old man's try to get me drunk, or drug me. She kept shoving her drink in my face, but she was also drunk and I could tell they were nervous. I was curious so I declined the drink and hung out with them for a bit, and eventually I caught the nervous one trying to get her hand in my pocket. I jus said "Are you trying to pick my pocket?" Then they just scampered off.

[@fayevids7391]

My question is, are they doing anything to stop what they’re doing? Tourists from everywhere are choosing to go there, so they have to police the pick pockets

[@penelopera8404]

Thanks Murray. I'm so sorry for Greg having to go through this. How very unsettling for him. Awful.

[@Salt_in_her_hair]

Thank you so much for this video! 👍 I opened a 2nd bank account for my next Bali trip after watching this video!

[@colinthom1600]

Go and have a chat to your bank and see if they have a TRAVEL MONEY CARD and you should transfer $$$ between your primary bank account to your banks travel money card

[@Chrisarmyvet]

Hey Muzz, great video, this is exactly why I only carry a wise card with limited funds on it and I can freeze it in 30 seconds on the app or laptop if I lose it etc., and some cash or course.

[@Kerrie-c3b]

Not if you lose your phone CASH only ❤️😇🙏

[@helengrehan9730]

I met a young woman last week who had her phone stolen in Sky Garden. I’ve met many men who’ve had theirs taken, always walking alone late at night, along the area you described. My Balinese friends who work around there have told me to be very careful, that there’s organized criminal gangs from overseas etc (it’s not the Balinese). It’s happening a lot, and rarely reported.

[@rockinthebowl9706]

While travelling in Africa (Tanzania) I carry a false cheap wallet with some useless plastic cards, a very low note and the rest is cut up paper to fill it out a bit. Its in a back pocket or easy access part of bag. My real cash is well tucked away. As it happens ive never been pickpocketed but this tactic has worked well for a few people I passed the tip onto

[@jollyrioger2572]

My phone was pickpocketed last December exactly in this area.

[@innersanctumscreenprinting9172]

We have been coming to bali for 20 years and had'nt had any problems until last year. My wife used the atm across from Matahari Bungalow in Kuta as we have for many years and her card got skimmed for $800 . Now if we need money we use the atm in the minimart..... so be aware using some atms.. The missus and I are really enjoying your content Muzz , keep up the great work

[@ehawolczecki8759]

We used to stay at Matahari bungalows, great place. …

[@innersanctumscreenprinting9172]

@@ehawolczecki8759 we stay every year when we first arrive and then head out to Lembongan for a month and thrn back to Matahari few a week before fkying home

[@colleenryan5060]

Thanks Muzza I see on your You Tube. There is a fence around Bali Bombing Shrine. Do you know what is happening

[@MurrayWilkinson1]

renovations

[@gavingrantham136]

Muzza, thanks for this tip, me and the missus will be in Bali at the end of the month, staying not to far from the trouble hot spot, but then will be tucked up in bed by 10:30

[@estheronajourneytocontentm1097]

Need to be careful of card hacking also. Was there for 2 months earlier this year & dispute my sister being hyper vigilant, never letting go of her card/ keeping safe on her at all times or in the hotel safe, her card was hacked & bank didn’t stop multiple withdrawals in a row & as she didn’t have mobile roaming on at the time she missed the banks notification, (which was basically after it happened), & account was emptied - fortunately not a lot in the account but was told unable to get another card until returning home. Didn’t need to call you Muzza as I had my cards still but since I often travel alone I’ll be using something like Wise next time.

[@Kerrie-c3b]

Cash only darl❤️😇🙏😊

[@estheronajourneytocontentm1097]

@@Kerrie-c3b yes but for a 2 month trip didn’t want to take that much Australian dollars in cash to convert so needed the card for accomodation, activities …Didn’t know about Wise card then . But then again would still think most people would take some form of debit/ credit card as backup even if just to get cash out using a bank in Bali which she did a couple of times. Sadly she was just very unlucky.

[@Kerrie-c3b]

My daughter had her phone stolen in may outside Burger King in may was told by her mother me do not go out at night alone but do they listen NOOOO thanks for your info ❤️🙏😇

[@AnthonyZee-g7i]

The staff allow the pickpockets to go there , they are friends I’ve watched it and the staff will signal them who to look out for

[@noelwhitchurch4859]

Great info mate Thanks Why don’t you set up a sting? 😉

[@marcp108]

This is great advice. I try to avoid this area late at night. I think some travel insurance companies cover some loss of cash. I have had police reports done for travel insurance purposes and when my number plate was stolen in Thailand. You're right - always have a back-up plan.

[@EweTubio]

Well I beg to differ I reckon they needed to be reported to police, so they don’t do this to anyone else

[@Perthaussiegooner]

Muzza,my daughter came back from Bali last week and said the prices have increased a lot, and.that most places she went to eat they all now charge 21% tax on top of advertised pricing. Is this normal now in Bali.

[@estheronajourneytocontentm1097]

Yes prices are going up. Bali has always had ++ tax usually (+service, +government tax), which now varies eg could be +10%+11% calculated by adding on the 10% first & then adding on the 11% of that value I.e. Will be slightly higher than just the 21%). But more places now advertising nett prices which is so much easier/better when calculating your total cost. Still great value to be had by checking out prices & such a great place.

[@Teslathailand]

He should report his incident to local Bali police 👮 so there are aware of who criminals may look like and may start patrolling the area as preventive measures.

[@nickdaskalakis9289]

I never had any issues with pick pocket but I did get scammed in a massage parlour in Seminyak. Once bitten, twice shy

[@billythomas1708]

Excellent advice, muzza that you give one of the things that I do when travelling I have a cheap sacrifice wallet that I use which is what I’m prepared to lose. I just have a card in it and the cash I need for the day in it and it’s a travel card with a maximum of $500 in it that I transfer as you were saying from my normal account had the pleasure of being pickpocketed in Cambodia and because of the sacrifice wallet I only lost $20 Australian that day and wallet and card that’s cancelled automatically by my phone

[@crazy9nic]

and also people were walking into hotels at breakfast time and walking off with handbags

[@ehawolczecki8759]

Good advice.

[@TheLogicalTerminator]

I used to live in bali for a while and now go back every year for a month.. I never dress flashy or wealthy, and never carry anything worth value (the less in your pockets the better) - i pre-pay bluebird taxis and gojek, and only carry a small amount of cash if walking around. A holiday debit card is also fantastic as many ATMs and machines in bali are a card skimmers wet dream.. The money exchange guys are the most ruthless ive found, so top up that holiday card and withdraw from a BANK ATM.. Lock your suitcases in your room when not in there.. and leave wallets, IDs, cameras, laptops or ipads in there. And if travelling with kids, get bluebird taxis everywhere, prepaid from destination to destination. It limits the stress and possibility that you are focusing on the kids and get a phone stolen or whatever. All that said, bali is still such a great place and ive never had an issue - these are just precautionary measures.. Happy holidays people!

[@jonnythunder92]

Great advice

[@RohanSmith-c3n]

my phone was stolen last October on this street.

[@Tesla99]

Where was your phone when it got took

[@mikal8343]

There is zero law enforcement here...

[@paulnoonan1151]

Not all hero's wear capes.

[@nesian015]

You're a legend Muzza 👏 keep up the great work!

[@Jett.Jai1234]

You should only ever take the amount money out with you that you will probably spend that night , never take your wallet out ever

[@PIL-t3x]

Robbed blind: "I love Bali".

[@TheSOTRON]

Good video muzz, with every piece of paradise has a dark side. I used to sit at apache bar sucking bintangs and watch the local lads doing the pick poketing show on legian, same local crew working the area, worked in a group of around 4 or 5 and would pick a pocket and pass it on to the there mate if who would swiftly pass by and then pass it off to there other mate. The wallet or phone would pass through 3 hands within 5 seconds. When the local banjar were working the streets they would be nowhere to be seen. Sadly these locals are from neighbouring islands who struggle to get into genuine work and fall into the crime scene, bit this is a world wide siuation so it everywhere

[@gordo191]

I wear cargo shorts with zip pockets and I put a certain amount in each pocket and like this bloke I my mobile is in the safest pocket I keep few bucks in my wallet not much and I have a photocopy of my passport. I'm 73 and if a hot young lady comes up to me for a chat I'm a bit suss straight away 😂😂😂😂

[@benoulaghan2280]

My mate got his phone stolen at W bar on JL Legian just before this area. That was only in the last week and abit.

[@benoulaghan2280]

We believe it was by African woman aswell

[@cmcdonough55]

I’ve had 2 attempts on my wallet between Burger King and Bounty on the last 2 trips over the past 12 months or so. Been going to Legian for 12 years. Preferring Thailand more now. But probably will go to Seminyak when going to Bali in future.

[@grahamhutton1633]

I don’t even carry a wallet anymore. Money isn’t in my hip pocket

[@VK4VO]

Just got back from a 2 week holiday there,,,,, no pickpockets but the traffic is a shitshow now. Enough to make me not want to go back after 6 trips.

[@noeldenney7782]

That's Bali mate...you will be back

[@glennsmith1366]

Night time bro def see action poppies lane also

[@bishopsonmain]

What do you expect, old dude on his own at 1pm maybe thought he’d pick up! Ripe for the pickings and obviously not experienced in the way of the streets in Bali. Beware and be on your game at all times. Think from your head not your crotch!

[@paulraftos8260]

Muzza you made a comment that insurance doesn’t cover money/cash thievery is not covered Is that true if you have cash and you are robbed it’s not covered by insurance

[@estheronajourneytocontentm1097]

Harder to prove how much stolen so insurance wouldn’t cover unless I guess you might if lost all belonging in a fire etc…

[@vickokoszka6836]

MAKES SENSE WITH THE CLUBS AND BARS CONCETRATED IN THAT AREA.....THAT THIS IS THEIR PREFERED PLACE TO OPERATE..... AND IT HAPPENS EVERYWHERE, SO IT IS NOT A BAD MARK ON BALI AT ALL. JUST A TIMELY WARNING THAT THEY ARE OPERATING IN THE AREA. THANKS MUZZA 🕊🐘✨️🙌💙🙏💚🙏💙🙏🙌✨️🦋🐝

[@troopznz1029]

Awesome brother

[@MurrayWilkinson1]

depends on your policy IF you have comprehensive travel insurance, whereas most credit cards are automatically fully covered against theft and misuse

[@Antipodean33]

mate if you get picked you kinda deserve it because if you carry your stuff correctly, carry yourself correctly (which means walk around being totally aware of everything going on, never walk around half cut like you haven't got a care in the world) if you maintain those simple rules you can never be picked

[@Ilona-o3f]

That’s right why not to use special Travel Card & use credit card just to pay for your hotel & bigger purchases. So you can transfer from time to time money from savings account to your Travel card 😊

[@karenglenn6707]

The last time I was in Bali, a friend (male) and I were in Kuta late at night looking for a bemo to get back to Sanur and I caught a female with her hand in my bag. I grabbed her and had her bent over the bonnet of a car, yelling at her. We were surrounded by Balinese people and thought that we were going to get a thrashing but they cheered me on after I hit her. I found out later that she was only 12 and I felt so awful, but we did laugh about it all the way back to Sanur.

[@MurrayWilkinson1]

Omg. Stressful

[@Nate-i1u]

Dont mess wiff Us,..... When u CEE Islanders Walking, down the Street.... MADD MADD MADD lessons 2learn,,ma Aussie Folks onya Muzza!!!! 😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RoyRenelt]

Cash & card are the way to go in separate locations

[@Golfr2020]

Safer to stay home! 😮

[@sonnyday6830]

I use Wise card so only transfer the money over that I need

[@nickslotus9490]

I guess late at night, after a few beers, and happy to chat with the ladies you are an easy target. Seems easy to void.

[@martymcfly4038]

I'm glad we have the digital license in QLD, hope I don't loose my phone hahaha

[@wayneallard9854]

I never take phone out at night and take limited cash and Wise card… never had a problem

[@jimgreat3820]

Those pickpockets arent balinese. They come from the neighbor islands. Usually java and east nusa tenggara.

[@MurrayWilkinson1]

These ones were definitely African origin.. been here a while now

[@flakedoldschool8207]

Had an awesome night at the sky garden when I was 17 on a family holiday in Bali, (snuck out to go have drinks and run a muck as me and my younger brother (16) had a seperate room to our parents) met some pommy lads abit older then me and decided we'd all go to another club to find some girls worth picking up, as we came out of the sky garden and turned left not even about 20 metres down the stairs I was circled by about 7-10 Balinese guys who all brushed my pockets and waist area, I immediately started throwing punches wildy and they all dispersed. I still remember this very well and am very surprised I wasn't attacked or jumped by them all. Am going back now as a 26 year old with my partner and will be sure to pickup a taser and be wary as fuck when out at of night time.😊

[@changnoiboi]

There are scams in most countries, stay vigilant.

[@user-sp1ri]

another tip the commonwealth bank in Indonesia is actually an Indonesian branch of the bank, ie its not like, just another local branch in Oz, and the services offered are no different from what you would get from any other Indonesian bank, its quiet entertaining watching all the aussies queing up to use a comm bank ATM...thinking services and exchange rates (or whatever) will be special for them...

[@leebickham3996]

two attempts to pick my pockets by Indonesian women. 1 during the day by a woman 70 years old and another in a market at night by a 50yo woman, my Indonesian wife saved me both times DONT TRUST ANYONE even little old ladies

[@jeanmansfield9230]

Someone should put poo in a wallet.

[@Baligaidovlog77]

nice views

[@M6051557]

can confirm, my phone got stolen right here after coming out of sky garden... Fully synced, backed up and encrypted though, so no harsh feelings :D They needed it more than I needed it apparently... :D

[@Tesla99]

How did your phone get stolen

[@gumbie007gumbie007]

Still stonewall on Wednesday

[@MurrayWilkinson1]

You bet

[@gumbie007gumbie007]

@@MurrayWilkinson1 see you there 6pm?

[@jerrybow8779]

60yo dude at sky garden at 1am says it all. wtf we’re u think bro?

[@MurrayWilkinson1]

So 60 year.olds can't party as well?

[@jimgreat3820]

​@@MurrayWilkinson1well they can, but not that late bro. Your body can't take it.

[@DavidH-n2w]

I got done for an iPhone a few months ago, same spot but wasn’t the African ladies. Local businesses know this goes on its up to them to manage it, a lot of my friends steer clear off this area or Bali altogether. Must cost the honest locals heaps $$$

[@unregisturd]

Less scams than Thailand? Sheesh!

[@XPATJAK]

Legend Muzza 👍

[@darrenwilson9549]

I bet they’re Javanese too

[@MurrayWilkinson1]

No African

[@imeldamogi]

Sept 1, 2025 (2PM)

[@tonilong3624]

Never take your phone I mean come on give it a break never take your wallet or credit cards or loads of cash out with you leave it behind in the hotel safe or hide it in your room.....it's not worth the headache.....and have a great night ✌️

[@valorzinski7423]

People under the age of 30 can't go home or go to their hotels without GPS😂

[@tonilong3624]

@@valorzinski7423 yes I lived in the days prior to the NEW WORLD 😂

[@vickokoszka6836]

THIS MUZZA BLOKE IS NOT JUST A PRETTY FACE 🤣

[@kevbrown1867]

Usual suspects no matter where you are in the world Like they say always someone pissing in the pool

[@joescali7530]

Only thing being stolen is muzza with the ladies

[@kevinandgemma7740]

Why do you guys have a problem wearing a shoulder bag I do everywhere I go don't have to worry about pickpockets wear it the right way be smart ..

[@mikecarville1166]

Pick pockets and handbag grabbed and stolen outside kumala pantai in legion. Always happens at night , be careful

[@kalaninoah7747]

Wear longer pockets... should be go

[@MatthewBlood-h4c]

The African girls looking for customers in Paddy's night club will also lift your cash and wallet and phone normaly 3 girls and one African bloke with them advice only take cash out and keep it under your t-shirt in a body money belt 👍

[@chrismills8287]

You only go to Bali if your poor

[@MurrayWilkinson1]

@@chrismills8287 what a stupid comment

[@chrismills8287]

@@MurrayWilkinson1 just telling the truth that’s why your there too

[@MurrayWilkinson1]

@chrismills8287 no you are wrong, my wife is here, that's the reason I am here. If you watch any of my videos Bali is about spiritual culture and not about cheap holidays. If you don't like Bali why follow Muzza in Bali??

[@chrismills8287]

@@MurrayWilkinson1 it popped up as a SCAMMER and ladyboy 🤣

[@anthonyb-65]

Easy fix, just spend your holiday money in Australia

[@lloydmedd3487]

Big scam going on in Lombok now is starlink sales, beware.