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 an Uber.
Security footage later showed Irwin-Cline getting into a black sedan, not the Toyota Prius displayed in the app
#Uber , suggesting this may have been a pre-planned impersonation. The driver offered him a cigarette that could have been laced with scopolamine, a sedative that keeps victims alert but easily manipulated. Under the influence of the drug, Irwin-Cline inadvertently revealed his phone passcode and crypto wallet access. The attacker used this information to log into the Revolut app and withdraw all his cryptocurrency, 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 fraud or physical attacks, when managing digital assets.
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