Their Phones Were Stolen in London. Then the Threats Started.
In London, a significant number of smartphones have been reported stolen, leading to distressing situations for victims. One such case involved a man whose phone was stolen during a trip, resulting in his mother receiving threatening messages. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of phone theft and its repercussions on personal safety.
- ▪Tens of thousands of smartphones were reported stolen in London in recent years.
- ▪Victims often face additional threats after their phones are stolen.
- ▪One victim's mother received strange and threatening texts after his phone was taken.
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AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTTheir Phones Were Stolen in London. Then the Threats Started.Tens of thousands of smartphones were reported stolen in the British capital in recent years. For some victims, losing their phone was only the beginning.Listen · 8:37 min Share full article224Alex Pikula at home in Chicago.
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