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Originally Posted by Jumpman
Hi all,
So sorry for my late reply.
You can keep your money with you. But i recommend you to use Credit Card mostly and some amount of Turkish Lira.
There is no any risk about it. I just use credit card because of keeping lots of money is not practical. If you need more info, just ask.
I'll send an email and welcome you ofcourse for a coffee in Istanbul. 
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Sorry, Jumpman,
silly advice.
The only time I was cheated by ma stolen Credit Card No., was in Turkey.
on the 5th. June. 2007 the only purchase via this Credit Card was at a photographer in a 5 Star Hotel.
Exactly one year later, someone purchased Jewelry worth 25000€.
But at that exact date we also purchased Hotelrooms in L.A.
so the bank phoned us and the case was revealed.
So, any generalization won´t fit the bill.
Just take care of your stuff, there is not more robbery in Turkey, than somewhere else.
I personally am more afraid of credit card abuse than robbery. I only carry cash and never, ever pay by credit card. Get my money from the ATM and I´m fine. The risk of being robberd electronically is more obvious than than any robbery.
Avoid easing pontential thiefs, with obvious targets, such as cameras, Smartphones and any kind of bling bling on the table. Just don´t be a tartget.
And btw Turkey and also Istanbul is a great place.
I felt that the people in Istanbul are likely more stressed out and then tend to be more unfriendly as they are usually.
The people here and the country is amazing, don´t fail to visit! I enjoy very much!!!
cheers Herbert Ciraly/Turkey