<ul><li>An Arizona man posing as an Uber driver has been arrested for stealing nearly $300,000 in crypto from unsuspecting passengers.</li><li>The suspect would pick up people who called for a real Uber driver, ask to use their phones for directions, and transfer crypto from their wallets to his.</li><li>One victim reported feeling threatened by the suspect, who claimed to have a gun.</li><li>Fraud related to cryptocurrency is a growing concern, with $5.6 billion lost in 2023 and arrests rare.</li></ul>

Uber Customers Caught In Scam After Fake Driver Allegedly Stole $300K In Crypto

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