Distraction Theft

B2 16+

Synonyms of distraction theft

Antonyms of distraction theft

Collocations of distraction theft

pickpocketing distraction theft
Frequency: 70 %

The pickpocketing distraction theft involved one person distracting the victim while another stole their wallet.

tourist distraction theft
Frequency: 60 %

The tourist distraction theft occurred when the unsuspecting visitor was approached by a group of scammers.

cash distraction theft
Frequency: 50 %

The cash distraction theft targeted individuals carrying large sums of money in crowded areas.

jewelry distraction theft
Frequency: 45 %

The jewelry distraction theft involved a con artist posing as a jewelry salesperson to distract the victim.

wallet distraction theft
Frequency: 40 %

The wallet distraction theft took place in a busy market where the victim's attention was diverted by a staged commotion.

Idiomatic Expressions for distraction theft

  • Phrase: be a victim of distraction theft
    Meaning: to have something stolen from you through a distraction technique
    Usage: He became a victim of distraction theft when his phone was stolen while he was distracted by a street performer.