iPhone thieves across the country are locking people out of their Apple and iCloud accounts and gaining access to Apple Pay and bank apps, draining them of thousands of dollars—sometimes before victims even know what happened.
How do they do it and how can you protect yourself? WSJ’s Joanna Stern investigates.
Watch the next chapter in this story. Joanna digs into the setting keeping victims out of their Apple accounts: • How iPhone Thieves Lock You Out Of Yo...
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0:00 How are iPhone thefts happening and what can you do to better protect yourself?
1:25 An iPhone theft story
3:25 Can an iPhone passcode really unlock your entire financial and personal life?
7:24 Safety measures and security tips
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