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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Mind the grab': Oxford Street shop paints phone theft warnings onto street

Currys has initiated a campaign to reduce phone theft by painting purple lines along Oxford Street.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

'Mind the Grab': New campaign warns of threat from phone thieves on Oxford Street

Stay aware of phone theft risks near curbs in London.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Kate Garraway reveals shock' after phone stolen in London

Phone theft is unpredictable, even for those who are generally vigilant.
Staying alert when using phones in public is crucial to prevent theft.
Experiences with police responses to theft reports can vary widely.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Moment Australian model chases thief after having phone snatched in London for second time in three months

The number of phones being stolen has skyrocketed in the past five years, rising from 20,000 in 2020 to 70,137 devices reported stolen in 2024.
London
Gadgets
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

New Samsung 'anti snatch' technology aims to stop street phone thieves

New sensors and motion detection technology can render stolen phones useless, addressing rising theft rates.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Galaxy phone users should turn on these new anti-theft features ASAP, says Samsung

Samsung urges Galaxy phone users to activate new security features to protect against rising thefts.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Phone theft victim loses 35,000 after crypto mugging' in Soho

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.
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Phone theft victim loses 35,000 after device stolen

Kush Chaudary, a phone theft victim, lost over £35,000 after thieves stole his phone and quickly changed his passcode, highlighting the urgency of device security.
London startup
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Barfly in fear after thieves snatched her phone and whisked it off to China - and then started sending her threatening texts

It's very scary to have something taken from you. It's really made me more aware of my surroundings and just be safe because you never know, it's scary.
NYC startup
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