Save my family members from pocket pickers

Have you ever enjoyed weekend trips from seattle? If yes then do make a quick response regarding this cause some of my family members are having a plan to be a part of this trip. They need a suggestion about the Space Needle and wanna know what kind of safety tips they should have in their pockets to save themselves from pocket pickers. I hope you guys will reply here in a quick way.

I have never been to Seattle but My father visited this city and He told me about their pocket pickers and share some tips with me that I am sharing here for you.
Anchor your bag
Portion your money
Ditch the backpacks
Minimize your valuables
Invest in pick-pocket-proof supplies
Keep your wits about you in a crowd
Refrain from showing off your things
Avoid putting things in your back pocket
So without any hesitation go on your Seattle tour. But before going remember all the above tips. What would you like to say about my sharing?