Kampotian Leaves Door Unlocked Overnight; Robbed of Wallet & iPhone

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Do you lock your doors in Cambodia?

Always
8
73%
Never
2
18%
Sometimes
1
9%
I forget to sometimes
0
No votes
Others in my household don't
0
No votes
 
Total votes: 11
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Kampotian Leaves Door Unlocked Overnight; Robbed of Wallet & iPhone

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Are people really leaving their doors unlocked in Cambodia because they feel they live in a "safe" neighborhood? I lived in a few safe neighborhoods back in the US and we almost always left the doors unlocked because it was a lot easier than us all keeping track of a bunch of keys, but even in retrospect, that was pretty stupid.

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Just a few weeks ago a loving and committed French couple left their door unlocked because they thought it was safe, and a bar girl walked right into a bedroom and stole a wallet.

Leaving your door unlocked in Cambodia is like having a yard sale where the price of everything is FREE.
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Re: Kampotian Leaves Door Unlocked Overnight; Robbed of Wallet & iPhone

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You should thank the guy for stealing your IPhone but ask for your wallet back. Then buy another brand that looks after its customers.
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Re: Kampotian Leaves Door Unlocked Overnight; Robbed of Wallet & iPhone

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General Mackevili wrote: Sat May 19, 2018 1:18 pm Are people really leaving their doors unlocked in Cambodia because they feel they live in a "safe" neighborhood? I lived in a few safe neighborhoods back in the US and we almost always left the doors unlocked because it was a lot easier than us all keeping track of a bunch of keys, but even in retrospect, that was pretty stupid.

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Just a few weeks ago a loving and committed French couple left their door unlocked because they thought it was safe, and a bar girl walked right into a bedroom and stole a wallet.

Leaving your door unlocked in Cambodia is like having a yard sale where the price of everything is FREE.
What is the meaning of ' Kampotian ' ? Someone from Kampot or tourist in Kampot? Where exactly did this incident(s) happen and hotel name ?
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