This brings a new meaning to being fleeced. Yet, all those animal rights people still defend these little drifters (the proper term of grifter ducklings). Notably, tourist guides identify the same technique of pickpockets in Europe using children, here is how one guide advises you to do with cute children (or presumable ducklings): “If a group of scruffy children approaches, jabbering, yell “No!” forcefully, glare, and keep walking. If they persist, yell “Politz!” (which is close enough in any language).” However, for ducklings, “Hawk!” might be better than “Politz!”