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‘I’ve never known anything like it’: Brit expat’s warning after being robbed on Spain’s Costa del Sol

It comes amid a surge in petty criminals along the coast ahead of the summer season, including 'bird poo scammers' and car thieves.

Last updated: April 25, 2025 11:31 pm
Laurence Dollimore
Published: April 25, 2025
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A British expat has issued a warning for anyone visiting Torremolinos on the Costa del Sol. Paula Lock claimed in a Facebook post that her phone and purse had been stolen out of her bag by 'professional' pickpockets. It comes amid a surge in

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