Sick and tired of... - A bit of a rant

[Arthur Dent]

Maybe the want you to check for it, then the follow-up guy knows what pocket to go for.

That's why I don't put my hand IN my pocket to check. Just brush my hand over both front pockets.

And a hint for those who carry wallet: Put a comb in the fold of your wallet. The comb is a little longer than your wallet and will snag on the inside of your pocket and you'll feel it.

One I don't use: Wrap a couple of fat rubberbands around your wallet. The extra friction will tug on your pocket the same way.

Of course, it's very hard to stop a pro. They'll slice your pocket open and take it out the bottom and stuff like that. You just have to know their tricks and watch for them.
I think I stopped one once just because I stopped and looked at the second guy before he made the attempt. One guy bumped me and when I looked the other guy in the eye, he got a guilty look and walked on. Guess I'll never know for sure.