0 a person who steals something from someone after tricking them into giving their attention to something else: --
One of the distraction thief's most common lines is "I'm here to check your telephone line".
It only takes a matter of seconds for distraction thieves to get your handbag and leave the area.
Like all criminals, distraction thieves know that banks are where people with money can be found.
Here's a list of safety reminders that will help you avoid becoming a distraction thief's next victim.
Distraction thieves look for easy targets.
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