Download The global trade in stolen phones
We investigate smartphone thefts - which are rising in number in some major cities. What's the impact, and where are the phones going? And how can people protect themselves?
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Presented and produced by Deborah Weitzmann
(Image: A phone is taken from a rucksack. Credit: Getty Images)
Published on Wednesday, 27th August 2025.
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