Fake Uber Ride in London Ends in $123K Bitcoin and XRP Heist—Tourist Left Holding the (Empty) Bag

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2025-05-21 03:00:11

US Tourist Says Bitcoin, XRP Worth $123K Stolen After Ride With Fake Uber in London

Another day, another crypto horror story—this time with a side of London fog. A US tourist learned the hard way that not all rideshares lead to happy destinations when a fake Uber driver made off with a wallet containing $123,000 in Bitcoin and XRP.

How’s that for a sightseeing detour? The victim—who probably thought ’cold storage’ meant forgetting their jacket—now joins the hall of fame for crypto cautionary tales. Meanwhile, the thief’s profit margins just outperformed most hedge funds this quarter.

Remember folks: in crypto, trust no one—especially not a car with a fake mustache.

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