BBC News is given access to what the Met Police says is the UK's largest operation against mobile phone thefts.
  • lechekaflan@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 days ago

    There’s a lot of reasons iPhones are specifically targeted for theft. Besides China being a giant hub for fences.

    • There are FOMO or vain people who want one for cheap… and almost new. Just like their hankering for Louis Vuitton bags and Gucci scarves.
    • There are those third party repair shops who want cheap parts for repairing other iPhones instead of asking from Apple.
    • There are those who buy them en masse for their scam and spam farms.
    • And in some places and for certain groups, it’s safer and more profitable than selling meth.