Aaron Johnson, a member of the theft ring, shared insights on how he pickpocketed phones and manipulated victims.
Victims were often college students, targeted while under the influence, making them vulnerable.
Johnson deceived victims with false promises of drugs, gaining access to their unlocked phones.
Stolen phones enabled criminals to access and drain victims' bank accounts and iCloud accounts.
Johnson compared the theft process to a bank robbery, swiftly transferring funds and making unauthorized purchases.
Security expert Mark Lanterman emphasized the need for complex passwords and additional security measures for iPhones.