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[VC]

What are the chances of being a victim of robbery or burglary in Vietnam? Is it something that happens to almost every foreigner who stays in Vietnam for a while? Is it something that can be avoided if you are very careful? I'm bringing a laptop computer to Vietnam, and I worry about it being stolen.

[Snaff]

I've never felt threatened nor intimidated in Saigon. In fact, I feel much, much safer here than in many cities in the U.S. of comparable size.

It seems that theft is mostly a crime of opportunity here.

Meaning, if you lock up your apartment, and take the standard precautions you should be OK.

I assume you'll keep your laptop in your apartment most of the time.

[Proffeshnial Teachman]

[sigmoid]

Well, yes HCMC is safe from violent crime but we all know at least one person who has lost a mobile phone or had their bag grabbed, sometimes unsuccessfully. Caution and awareness are required.