Tourist Loses $123,000 to Fake Uber Scam in London

A tourist from Portland, Oregon was robbed of over $123,000 worth of cryptocurrency in a fake Uber scheme in London’s West End. Jacob Irwin-Cline fell victim to a deceptive Uber driver who incapacitated him using sedative cigarettes and stole his Revolut crypto wallet credentials. The incident highlights the increasing vulnerability of mobile wallets, particularly when traveling. The London Metropolitan Police are investigating the case.