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Revolut unveils Street Mode to fight transfer muggings

Revolut, the global FinTech app with over 65 million customers, has launched a new safety feature, Street Mode, across the UK and the EEA

3 December 2025 Read

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Alexa Chung Becomes Latest Celebrity Targeted by Phone Snatchers in London

TV presenter and model Alexa Chung clung on to her phone after being targeted by a thief in east London, refusing to let them take it during an important conversation.

3 December 2025 Read

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Phone Shop Robbery Gang Jailed for 55 Years Following Met Investigation

Members of an organized crime group have been jailed for a total of more than 55 years following a Met Police investigation into mobile phone shop robberies across London.

3 December 2025 Read

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The Public Deserves Better - Met Phone Theft Lead

Metropolitan Police's newly appointed lead on phone theft admits the force's work has not been "good enough" with just 1% of thefts resulting in charges.

3 December 2025 Read

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One iPhone Led Police to Gang Who Sent 40,000 Stolen UK Phones to China

Metropolitan Police dismantle international gang suspected of smuggling up to 40,000 stolen mobile phones from the UK to China in the UK's largest ever operation against phone thefts.

3 December 2025 Read

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Mobile Phone Theft: What to Do If Your Device Is Stolen

Expert guide on protecting yourself against phone theft and what steps to take immediately if your device is stolen, including securing your accounts and contacting your bank.

3 December 2025 Read

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London Crime Crackdown: Over 140 Arrested Including Phone Thieves

Met Police deployed over 100 additional officers in London's West End ahead of Christmas, arresting phone thieves and using facial recognition technology to tackle criminals.

3 December 2025 Read

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Serial Phone Robber Jailed for Northern Line Muggings

Teddy Kelt has been sentenced to over 3 years in prison for a series of mobile phone thefts targeting passengers on London's Northern Line.

3 December 2025 Read