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American Tourist Drugged, Crypto Worth $123K Stolen By ‘Uber’ Driver

  • An American tourist in London lost $123,000 in crypto after being drugged by a counterfeit Uber driver.
  • The tourist, Jacob Irwin-Cline, unwittingly got into the counterfeit cab late at night, was offered a sedative-laced cigarette, and woke up with his crypto wallet inaccessible.
  • The incident underscores the rising threats against crypto holders, with recent violent crimes targeting individuals in the crypto space.
  • Experts advise using hardware wallets for large sums, verifying ride details, and keeping most assets offline to ensure security.

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