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Story: American Tourist Robbed of $123K in Bitcoin and XRP by Fake Uber Driver in London

By Pankaj K

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Crypto Investor Targeted After Night Out in London. Jacob Irwin-Cline, a 30-year-old former software developer and crypto investor from Portland,…

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A Chilling Ordeal Unfolds. According to Jacob, he soon entered a semi-conscious state.

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Police and FBI  Investigations. The Metropolitan Police confirmed they received a report of the incident at 4:48 a.m. on May 9.

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A Wake-Up Call for Crypto Investors. Jacob described the ordeal as traumatizing, stating that he couldn’t sleep for three days…

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Safety Measures for Crypto Holders. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of personal security, particularly for…

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Final Thoughts. As Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies become more mainstream, investors must stay vigilant against…

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In a shocking incident that underscores the growing risks associated with cryptocurrency ownership, an American tourist visiting London on a brief layover claims he was drugged…

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Jacob Irwin-Cline, a 30-year-old former software developer and crypto investor from Portland, Oregon, was in London visiting his parents when the incident occurred on May 9.

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He was approached by a man in a dark sedan who appeared to match the profile of the Uber driver shown in the app and even called out Jacob’s Uber alias.

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Despite the discrepancy, Jacob entered the vehicle. He later accepted a cigarette from the driver, after which he began to feel disoriented and lightheaded.

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According to Jacob, he soon entered a semi-conscious state. During this time, the driver allegedly requested access to his phone and obtained his passcode.

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He managed to make his way back to his hostel with help from a bystander. There, he discovered that his laptop had been remotely wiped, and he had been locked out of all his…

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With assistance from a flatmate back in the United States, Jacob eventually regained access to his accounts—only to find that over $123,000 in cryptocurrency had been drained…

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Screenshots shared with MyLondon revealed that his XRP wallet balance had dropped to under $1,000, and his Bitcoin wallet had been reduced to just $10.

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The incident has been reported to the UK’s Action Fraud, and Uber has its own investigation, calling the experience “totally unacceptable.

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