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The Underbelly of Phone Theft in Shenzhen
This chapter investigates the troubling market for stolen phones in Shenzhen, China, revealing how victims can trace their devices to a black market thriving on both legitimate and counterfeit goods. It explores the dangerous conditions under which theft occurs, alongside the ineffectiveness of law enforcement responses and the psychological tactics employed by scammers. The discussion further emphasizes the need for collaboration between tech companies and law enforcement to implement more robust security measures, ultimately aiming to deter mobile phone theft by rendering stolen devices useless.