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Darknet Diaries

153: Bike Index

Jan 7, 2025
Dive into the murky waters of bicycle theft. Discover the emotional toll on victims and the challenges of reclaiming stolen bikes. Explore the practice of flipping bikes and how young buyers often fall prey to scams. Uncover a cross-border crime ring linking stolen bikes from Colorado to Mexico. Hear about community efforts to combat this pervasive issue, and witness the ongoing struggle against a well-connected network of thieves. It’s a thrilling ride through a world where trust meets betrayal!
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Quick takeaways

  • The establishment of Bike Index provided a significant resource for reporting and recovering stolen bikes, enhancing community efforts against theft.
  • Investigations revealed a complex underground network for bike theft, with stolen bikes often being resold in Mexico, highlighting organized crime patterns.

Deep dives

The Experience at the Facebook Campus

A curious visit to the Facebook campus revealed the convenience of shared bicycles painted in Facebook blue for employees to use. These bikes are not locked or secured, allowing anyone on campus to hop on and ride to another building, promoting ease of movement across the large campus. The speaker, drawn to this feature, took several joyrides on the bikes, feeling like an employee as they zipped through the area. This experience raised questions about the lack of theft despite the open availability of these bikes in a region known for its tech giants.

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