I travel alot solo in Europe and I know it sounds negative, but if ANYONE comes up to talk you always be on red alert and cautious/suspicious of their motives. Plus always have that backup plan, "If I lost X, what would I need to do or have" etc. A 2nd cheap phone on another network with an backup email, airline app, a secondary bank app with a bit of a balance is both useful and vital imo. On you main phone, always have the "lock after 15/30 seconds" option too.
Good idea. I have anti theft mode on mine, so if you're using Google maps, for example, and it gets pinched. The sudden movement locks it automatically.
@fidgetspinner343 I am too its an option on Samsung. If you have your phone unlocked and it detects sudden movement, as in it's been snatched, it auto locks.
Hope you're ok Deano, I left Benidorm as you arrived and I have to say in certain areas I felt quite at risk this time. I took far less photos than I normally do because of this. I look forward to seeing the rest of your videos taken safely xx
Get some rest and do everything you need to do sending you love and prayers 🙏❤ and get some rest!!! People are freaking crazy! I agree that's really sad. I hope your trip gets better Yes you have to be careful anywhere nowadays. We live in a crazy world ❤
Hey deano, I'm sorry that happened to you, but I'm glad you wasn't hurt or anything, phone could be replaced but not you so just glad your all ok. Glad you did eventually get your phone back, hope it's not made you nervous to be in benedorm because it is scary. I feel really bad hitting the like button, I feel like I'm saying I like what happened to you but obviously I'm not, I'm just supporting you and your videos. Take care deano, all the best to you
Story of my life getting mugged abroad! I stayed in that Hotel Brasil just opposite that Police station a couple of years ago, funny that too! My room overlooked the station, there was constant shenanigans going on in that Police station all night, it was hilarious.
So sorry this happened to you, looks like it's really affected you. I'm looking to go to Benidorm in January as a solo traveller and this has certainly reminded me of the darker side. Hope you get to enjoy the rest of your holiday as it is an incredible place
Sorry for your experience but whenever you’re alone on holiday in a bar drinking you should always be aware of your surroundings!!!! Never let your guard down!!
Glad to learn you got your phone back. All your fans are wishing you well. Hope your normal service resumes soon. It doesn't matter whether Beni or Barca or London. Its all the same.
When I saw "I WAS MUGGED", I was hoping it was some sort of play on words. But sadly I was wrong. I am really sorry to hear this Deano and I hope it does not ruin your holiday. The S22 is still good value. Obviously I do not know the details of your phone but going by the most basic model, I can see trade-in prices starting at £150. So anyone looking for a quick drug fix may well be tempted. The world is a nasty place sometimes. Take care.
Glad you got your phone back Deano, what a horrible start to your time in Benadorm. These days it's never just a phone, we rely on them for everything. Thanks for using this experience to remind us all to be more aware while away on holiday
Go careful out there fella - go easy on the beers from now on. Similar thing happened to me about 20 years ago in Porto, but it was my wallet they had - of course back then everything was in your wallet, not on your phone!
You are so lucky Deano, sort yourself out and re group and stay safe m8. Keep the phone in a zipped pocket for future reference. Just a bad experience but everything has sorted itself out. Keep up the good work.
The positive thing is it was the Spanish police who dealt with it straight away, if it was back home the best thing you could have done is try chasing him because the police are utterly useless. There would have been a very slim chance of you getting your phone back
8 Dec 1.17am Hi Deano OMG 😲 are you ok now! What a shock 😲 😢 You have to be so very careful Deano!! ❤🙏 You still look in shock mate take it east OK Could have delayed reactions!! A story to tell your Grandkids one day Deano!! 😮 take it easy but be very aware of your surroundings! Don't drink too much Deano ok! Don't won't you hurt ok... Take care of yourself! Hugs Helen in Australia 🇦🇺 ❤🎉 P.S. Chin up mate 👍 👌 🙏 you will ok!!
Aww deano not great start for you. So glad you didn't get hurt and you got your phone back. Scary what the world is coming to. Come back to vlogging when you feel better. Sending hugs to you 😊
So sorry this happened to you Dean. You must feel angry and vulnerable. I hope you gave yourself the day off to just chill and collect your thoughts. Glad you got your phone back though. x
So sorry this has happened to you pal. I'm going back to Benidorm in a few days. I have my "Benidorm burner" phone that I take out and about there. No apps on it cheapo Motorola pay as you go, worth under £100, my decent one stays in the safe in the room. Just can't risk it sadly!
How things change, back in the 1980s I went there and fell unconscious in the street after a couple too many and people left me alone without stealing anything, until two guys from Norwich we had met at the hotel found me and took me back. He had broken his nose diving into the shallow end of the pool on the first day due to sangria. Great times !
Sorry to hear about your experience Deano it shows you have to have eyes at the back of your head in everywhere you go,also it shows like myself how we rely so much on our phones for mostly everything,imagine 30 years ago you would say a square thing in your pocket would mostly dictate your life🤷its crazy, anyway pal glad you got your phone back and continued success with your excellent channel.
Iam really sorry about what happened to you Deano. However you could have given a shout out to the police who got your phone back for you. I thought they delivered a prompt service. Fair play to them. I hope you are ok and best wishes to you and your family over Christmas and New Year.
I hate benidorn now, I've got a 20 year old son and would not let him step foot in the place, the amount of people I've heard getting beat up is unbelievable especially by the bouncers in the red lion bar.for doing absolutely nothing
I'm back in 3 weeks and while I'm always careful there and I'm not a drinker it has made me consider upgrading my personal security procedures when I get back there
The 1st time a male school friend was in beni every night they would get some chips and a taxi back 2 apartment.on their last night they got the chips and decided 2 eat them walking back with it being easier than normal with going home next day and the same thim happened 2 him.his phone was taken.ive been about 10 times 5 on my own and nothings happened yet.but who knows what's round the corner.glad your safe and sound
Sorry you had to experience all that. Would love to see you do a trip to Reykjavik. Fab irish bar there called The Drunken Rabbit where I had the best cider I have tasted in years. Also there is The Bastard Bar & Grill which has a lovely atmosphere and fantastic food.
Big hugs Deano. You need to have eyes everywhere nowadays. Your phone may not have had much monetary value, but what could be garnered from it, could be worth a lot. Glad you got it back though.
I never drink too much on my hols ,because of this reason. You should be able to do what you want but unfortunately this incident will stay with you .Big hugs ❤️
I came back from a week in benidorm on the 30th Nov. Solo female traveller. I didnt feel fully safe so spent more time in the hotel than i usually do on holiday. Shame as I had always wanted to visit.
Well done for actually going in to make a statement and great news on getting the phone back. People don't seem to realise that the Benidorm pea men, the Looky Looky men in Tenerife and any 20 quid branded handbag funds organised crime like the theft of a phone does, they get sold abroad and is a continual chain of crime leading to other crime
Just seen you on that other couples vlog (apologies I can't find the link now)!. Good job you weren't doing anything you shouldn't! BUT...... where was your hat! LOL
This is shitty logic. "She was wearing a short skirt therefore deserved to be assaulted". "He was pissed therefore he deserved to be robbed". The thief was a scumbag, no matter what condition Dean was in! Dean didn't do anything wrong, stop trying to blame the victim!
I was attacked 20 years ago, in benidorm, Spanish that's, I've been back numerous times, I've had numerous fights with Spanish and Albanian thieves. Fuck em, get em into Britain starma you gimp.
Thank god it's not worse, but it bloody scares you no matter what, You said it's not worth a lot money wise but they don't know that when the took it out your pocket and like you said we live our lives on our phones, Put it behind you now and find the old deano again x Take care
You don’t have to be pissed to be an easy target anymore there all over. Deano I’m only 2 hrs away with the dogs in Murcia you take care . Lock everything down. There so good at what they do xcy
You know mate you shouldn’t really go to those places alone safer in numbers. Be careful watch yourself don’t get pissed you will leave yourself open to being vulnerable .
No need to change any passwords as your phone was locked. You said when you got to the car you had to open the phone. They factory clear the phones and sell them because they can't open them
So sorry to hear about the mugging. Thank goodness you werent hurt. You seem like a really recent, kind bloke. Take care! From Kathy x
Deano glad your safe and got your phone back which was crazily lucky. Stay strong bud and keep safe 👊
I travel alot solo in Europe and I know it sounds negative, but if ANYONE comes up to talk you always be on red alert and cautious/suspicious of their motives. Plus always have that backup plan, "If I lost X, what would I need to do or have" etc. A 2nd cheap phone on another network with an backup email, airline app, a secondary bank app with a bit of a balance is both useful and vital imo. On you main phone, always have the "lock after 15/30 seconds" option too.
Good idea. I have anti theft mode on mine, so if you're using Google maps, for example, and it gets pinched. The sudden movement locks it automatically.
@@Xcomplex99Didn't know that, I'll have to look into that as I am an Android man
@fidgetspinner343 I am too its an option on Samsung. If you have your phone unlocked and it detects sudden movement, as in it's been snatched, it auto locks.
Nice move,you travel solo but don't talk to no one,just stay home please.
Hope you're ok Deano, I left Benidorm as you arrived and I have to say in certain areas I felt quite at risk this time. I took far less photos than I normally do because of this. I look forward to seeing the rest of your videos taken safely xx
Get some rest and do everything you need to do sending you love and prayers 🙏❤ and get some rest!!! People are freaking crazy! I agree that's really sad. I hope your trip gets better Yes you have to be careful anywhere nowadays. We live in a crazy world ❤
Aw sorry that happened to you, Deano! SO glad you got your phone back!!!! The perils of travel! I think you deserve a Guinness now!
Hey deano, I'm sorry that happened to you, but I'm glad you wasn't hurt or anything, phone could be replaced but not you so just glad your all ok. Glad you did eventually get your phone back, hope it's not made you nervous to be in benedorm because it is scary.
I feel really bad hitting the like button, I feel like I'm saying I like what happened to you but obviously I'm not, I'm just supporting you and your videos.
Take care deano, all the best to you
Story of my life getting mugged abroad! I stayed in that Hotel Brasil just opposite that Police station a couple of years ago, funny that too! My room overlooked the station, there was constant shenanigans going on in that Police station all night, it was hilarious.
So sorry this happened to you, looks like it's really affected you. I'm looking to go to Benidorm in January as a solo traveller and this has certainly reminded me of the darker side. Hope you get to enjoy the rest of your holiday as it is an incredible place
So glad you got your phone back mate. Stay safe brother and hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday
Long time viewer, don't normally comment. Sending positive vibes, please keep going I enjoy your videos. You're a decent chap.
Sorry for your experience but whenever you’re alone on holiday in a bar drinking you should always be aware of your surroundings!!!! Never let your guard down!!
Well said Sherlock
That Dosent help Sabina
Good advice Sab
Oh Deano so sorry you got mugged hope your OK.
Take care. 😊😊😊.
Glad to learn you got your phone back. All your fans are wishing you well. Hope your normal service resumes soon. It doesn't matter whether Beni or Barca or London. Its all the same.
So nothing happens in the north then
It's lucky they got it back.take care
Absolute vermin Dean. Glad you got it sorted. Chin up mate and enjoy the rest of your break 👍
Hope you’re ok deano it’s not a nice experience. Pls stay safe xx
You look visibly shaken, hope your all good, don't let it ruin your holiday
I am so sorry to hear sbout your experience, Deano. I hope the rest of your trip is a better experience.
When I saw "I WAS MUGGED", I was hoping it was some sort of play on words. But sadly I was wrong. I am really sorry to hear this Deano and I hope it does not ruin your holiday.
The S22 is still good value. Obviously I do not know the details of your phone but going by the most basic model, I can see trade-in prices starting at £150. So anyone looking for a quick drug fix may well be tempted. The world is a nasty place sometimes. Take care.
Glad you got your phone back Deano, what a horrible start to your time in Benadorm. These days it's never just a phone, we rely on them for everything. Thanks for using this experience to remind us all to be more aware while away on holiday
Go careful out there fella - go easy on the beers from now on. Similar thing happened to me about 20 years ago in Porto, but it was my wallet they had - of course back then everything was in your wallet, not on your phone!
You are so lucky Deano, sort yourself out and re group and stay safe m8. Keep the phone in a zipped pocket for future reference. Just a bad experience but everything has sorted itself out. Keep up the good work.
As they say on the poker table, ‘if you can’t spot the pigeon - then you’re it!’
The positive thing is it was the Spanish police who dealt with it straight away, if it was back home the best thing you could have done is try chasing him because the police are utterly useless. There would have been a very slim chance of you getting your phone back
I live in Spain (not a busy, touristy part) and the police here are generally very good.
@Isobel-el3ye compared to British police they are perfect
@@Captainperfection
And who would you call if you needed help?
@TerryBrowning-r7p not the police thats for sure
@@Captainperfection
So you'd call who exactly???
Look after yourself big man x. Guess that you're probably home now, hope it didn't ruin your trip. Looking forward to your next blogs!
8 Dec 1.17am Hi Deano OMG 😲 are you ok now! What a shock 😲 😢 You have to be so very careful Deano!! ❤🙏 You still look in shock mate take it east OK Could have delayed reactions!! A story to tell your Grandkids one day Deano!! 😮 take it easy but be very aware of your surroundings! Don't drink too much Deano ok! Don't won't you hurt ok...
Take care of yourself! Hugs Helen in Australia 🇦🇺 ❤🎉 P.S. Chin up mate 👍 👌 🙏 you will ok!!
Aww deano not great start for you. So glad you didn't get hurt and you got your phone back. Scary what the world is coming to. Come back to vlogging when you feel better. Sending hugs to you 😊
Thankfully it ended well. Glad you managed to get your phone back. Hopefully your holiday can only improve 👍
Feel for you, thanks for honest review. Takes a big nan to open up as you did . Raje care mate.
Glad you are ok, off camera, have that good cry, get it all out and start again tomorrow. ❤
So sorry this happened to you Dean. You must feel angry and vulnerable. I hope you gave yourself the day off to just chill and collect your thoughts. Glad you got your phone back though. x
Sending love and hugs your way deano 💚
Sorry you went through that Dean 😢 x
I'm glad you went hurt thank goodness your phone was insured. This is a crazy story!!!❤. I'm glad you got it back ❤
On a brighter note Deano you are nearly at 20K Sunscribers too...Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉😅❤
At least your safe pal phones can be replaced, a pain to replace and sort out but healths more important mate
Wow....just glad you're ok too Deano....and very lucky to get the phone back...!!
Im so glad your ok though 😊. Just be wary now ,chill out now and enjoy rest if your hol
So sorry this has happened to you pal. I'm going back to Benidorm in a few days. I have my "Benidorm burner" phone that I take out and about there. No apps on it cheapo Motorola pay as you go, worth under £100, my decent one stays in the safe in the room. Just can't risk it sadly!
Glad you got it back Deano, Stay safe
Dean, top tip, stay in the old town in Benidorm, you can still get pished but you won't be troubled, but glad you got your phone back.
How things change, back in the 1980s I went there and fell unconscious in the street after a couple too many and people left me alone without stealing anything, until two guys from Norwich we had met at the hotel found me and took me back. He had broken his nose diving into the shallow end of the pool on the first day due to sangria. Great times !
Wow - lucky to get it back 👍 aww - don’t be upset 😢you’re ok - we are all here ❤
Lucky 🍀 forgot about it and enjoy the rest of your trip 👍
What a nightmare for you Deano! Glad all good now !
So very sorry you were put through this.
Sorry what happened to you mate, keep your chin up, you're safe that's the main thing & you got your phone back 👍🏻
Sorry to hear about your experience Deano it shows you have to have eyes at the back of your head in everywhere you go,also it shows like myself how we rely so much on our phones for mostly everything,imagine 30 years ago you would say a square thing in your pocket would mostly dictate your life🤷its crazy, anyway pal glad you got your phone back and continued success with your excellent channel.
Glad you're ok Deano boy xx
So glad your OK and you got your phone back I hope you injoy the rest of your holiday ❤😂🎉❤😂🎉
At least you are ok Deano, could have been a lot worse - And you got it back pal. Keep smiling. Enjoy the rest of your break 👍👍👍
Thanks Deano, great you got your phone back, take care mate
It's interesting what can happen when there are police on the streets.
Sorry to hear pal but glad you got your own phone back. Stay safe mate
Iam really sorry about what happened to you Deano.
However you could have given a shout out to the police who got your phone back for you.
I thought they delivered a prompt service.
Fair play to them.
I hope you are ok and best wishes to you and your family over Christmas and New Year.
Go steady on your own Deano especially when on the beer. Easy target unfortunately & can happen anywhere.
Take care mate.
Sorry to hear this Greeno but glad you got your phone back! Take care ….Smithy
I hate benidorn now, I've got a 20 year old son and would not let him step foot in the place, the amount of people I've heard getting beat up is unbelievable especially by the bouncers in the red lion bar.for doing absolutely nothing
Hope your ok Deano❤
Chin up lad don’t let it spoil the break
Main thing is you’re ok. Could have been much worse. Glad you got your phone back. Hope you enjoy rest of holiday. You need a pint mate.
Good result in the end Deano lad, don't let it ruin your trip mate
I'm back in 3 weeks and while I'm always careful there and I'm not a drinker it has made me consider upgrading my personal security procedures when I get back there
Glad you got your phone back
Sorry this happened to you dean. Hope your ok.
Man I'd have something nice to cheer myself up!!! I'm sorry Deano ❤
The 1st time a male school friend was in beni every night they would get some chips and a taxi back 2 apartment.on their last night they got the chips and decided 2 eat them walking back with it being easier than normal with going home next day and the same thim happened 2 him.his phone was taken.ive been about 10 times 5 on my own and nothings happened yet.but who knows what's round the corner.glad your safe and sound
Sorry you had to experience all that. Would love to see you do a trip to Reykjavik. Fab irish bar there called The Drunken Rabbit where I had the best cider I have tasted in years. Also there is The Bastard Bar & Grill which has a lovely atmosphere and fantastic food.
I'm sorry you got mugged. That's really sad ❤
Sorry to hear this mate, honestly I am. Stay safe pal…
Thank goodness you got your phone back and are safe that's traumatic when things like that happen! Good idea do something nice for yourself ❤
Omg poor you at least you got it back cant be safe any where
Big hugs Deano. You need to have eyes everywhere nowadays. Your phone may not have had much monetary value, but what could be garnered from it, could be worth a lot. Glad you got it back though.
Big hugs x
I am so very sorry take good care of yourself 👏😞☹️🙏
A phone can be replaced.you can't.find a wee cat to cheer you up deano.😻
you handled it well, just like haveing a cupa tea
I never drink too much on my hols ,because of this reason. You should be able to do what you want but unfortunately this incident will stay with you .Big hugs ❤️
Be careful getting pissed and walking about,in the early hours.
So glad you got your phone back mate
I came back from a week in benidorm on the 30th Nov. Solo female traveller. I didnt feel fully safe so spent more time in the hotel than i usually do on holiday. Shame as I had always wanted to visit.
Well done for actually going in to make a statement and great news on getting the phone back. People don't seem to realise that the Benidorm pea men, the Looky Looky men in Tenerife and any 20 quid branded handbag funds organised crime like the theft of a phone does, they get sold abroad and is a continual chain of crime leading to other crime
Really is some awful people about! Keep your chin up and enjoy your time in Benidorm, looking forward to more vids and stay safe
Love to you Deano. xxx
Just seen you on that other couples vlog (apologies I can't find the link now)!. Good job you weren't doing anything you shouldn't! BUT...... where was your hat! LOL
Glad you got it back I would be upset too chill out be careful
Omg no I had my phone stolen in Torremolinos it ended up in Morocco , be careful!!!!
Them dirty Arabs
Good job u didnt get your hands on him Dean.... you'd probably be lookin at a long stretch for GBH 😮
What a scummy thing to do, I'm glad you weren't hurt Deano and that you also got your phone back. Try and be more vigilant, stay safe. 💚✌️
So he saw you were pissed and an easy target
Yes, terrible to take advantage when someone is vulnerable.
Yes I know a young lad that this happened to a few weeks ago. He was pissed .
Why do Brits insist on getting pissed .
This is shitty logic. "She was wearing a short skirt therefore deserved to be assaulted". "He was pissed therefore he deserved to be robbed". The thief was a scumbag, no matter what condition Dean was in! Dean didn't do anything wrong, stop trying to blame the victim!
I was attacked 20 years ago, in benidorm, Spanish that's, I've been back numerous times, I've had numerous fights with Spanish and Albanian thieves. Fuck em, get em into Britain starma you gimp.
Thank god it's not worse, but it bloody scares you no matter what,
You said it's not worth a lot money wise but they don't know that when the took it out your pocket and like you said we live our lives on our phones,
Put it behind you now and find the old deano again x
Take care
You don’t have to be pissed to be an easy target anymore there all over. Deano I’m only 2 hrs away with the dogs in Murcia you take care . Lock everything down. There so good at what they do xcy
Your feeling like you were so close and yes as you were drunk os to rob. Great you got the phpne back.
Same happened to me in Benidorm 10 years ago I would never go back
That was difficult to watch mate. At least you're safe, that's the important thing.
You know mate you shouldn’t really go to those places alone safer in numbers. Be careful watch yourself don’t get pissed you will leave yourself open to being vulnerable .
STOP THE BOATS!
No need to change any passwords as your phone was locked. You said when you got to the car you had to open the phone. They factory clear the phones and sell them because they can't open them
Well that’s a relief and thank goodness you didn’t get attacked mate. Also please look after your bits when you’re out boozing in future.