American Tourist Loses 123,000 USD in Horrific Theft in London

An American tourist, Jacob Irwin-Cline from Portland, Oregon, lost over 123,000 USD in cryptocurrency in a targeted theft at #London on May 9. After leaving The Roxy nightclub in Soho around 1:30 AM, he called for an Uber.

Security footage later showed Irwin-Cline getting into a black sedan, not the Toyota Prius as displayed in the app #Uber , suggesting this could have been a premeditated impersonation. The driver offered him a cigarette that may have been laced with scopolamine, a sedative that keeps the victim alert but easily manipulated. Under the influence of the drug, Irwin-Cline inadvertently revealed his phone passcode and access to his crypto wallet. The attacker used this information to log into the Revolut app and withdraw all of his crypto funds, including 72,000 USD in XRP, 50,000 USD in Bitcoin, and some smaller amounts.

Risk Warning: Crypto investment carries high risks due to price volatility and legal uncertainties. Be cautious of security threats, such as scams or physical attacks, when managing digital assets. #anhbacong