Scrape and pray" sounds like my old dating strategy, not a baking technique.

Carry a dummy wallet with a few bucks and expired cards to hand over if you get mugged. Keep your real cash somewhere else, like a money clip or hidden pocket. It's a cheap trick that actually works.

That number is truly scary, and it lines up with what I've seen. A friend went to a "med spa" for lip filler and had a bad reaction. The person doing it was just a tech with a weekend course. Checking credentials is key. You have to ask to see their actual medical license and where they trained. Don't just trust the clinic's fancy website.