Why this tactic matters

Predators, whether they are solo actors, small crews, or opportunistic crowds, hunt for easy reads: this means tourists who look lost, commuters who are distracted, and anyone who broadcasts an air of uncertainty. They key off posture, pace, and props. If you look like someone searching for help, you are a target; if you look like someone providing help, you become work.

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