MiniThe United States Department of Justice recently cracked down on a large international criminal network focused on stealing expensive electronics (including iPhones). The criminal group had a total of 13 members who accessed FedEx tracking systems and collected data on delivered shipments. Bribery of employees played a key roleancand AT&T, who provided information about customer orders, including names, addresses, and tracking numbers, for a fee. This data was then passed on to other members of the organization, who used it to directly steal delivered packages.
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Part of the group was responsible for the physical theft of iPhones. Once FedEx delivered the package, they would steal it from the customer's doorstep within minutes. The stolen phones were then sent to specialized warehouses in the Bronx and Brooklyn, New York, from where they were distributed in bulk throughout the United States and abroad. One of the key moments in the investigation occurred when two members of the organization attempted to ship a package of what was believed to be children's clothing via FedEx. Security checked the shipment, discovered the stolen iPhones inside, and confiscated them. One of thechatThe customer even tried to report the “theft” of the iPhones to FedEx customer support, drawing even more attention to himself.
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Both FedEx and AT&T have been actively working with law enforcement to help identify and apprehend the crooks. FedEx said in a statement that it is taking steps to combat the growing incidence of “porch piracy,” the theft of packages from doorsteps. AT&T said it regularly updates its security processes and trains employees.ancev in recognizing fraudulent practices. All members of the criminal organization have been charged and some face up to 20 years in prison.
..let's ask ourselves the question WHY APPLE STOLEN iPhones, iPads, Macs are NOT BLOCKED at least at the BLOCK level of access to APPLE ACCOUNT…
I don't think alone. APPLE THE 'ID' OF THE STOLEN PERSON.