Kush Chaudary, a 36-year-old IT manager, lost £35,000 in a phone theft incident in central London, which was part of a trend of organized "crypto muggings." After being approached by thieves who waited for him to unlock his phone, they quickly drained his financial accounts and made fraudulent purchases. In response, the Metropolitan Police have intensified their efforts, resulting in numerous arrests. Chaudary now advocates for better public awareness on securing devices to prevent similar financial losses and fraud.
With my phone unlocked, they targeted anything they could gain immediate access to including my bank and crypto accounts. They were even able to take a loan out in a matter of seconds.
The Met has stepped up its work to prevent and tackle phone theft in London - with targeted patrols and plain-clothed operations in hotspot areas.
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