Three men robbed after visiting New York Eagle

[maninsoma]

I just read an article which should give us all some pause -- and might cause some to reconsider using something like a fingerprint or facial recognition to unlock their phones.

Reportedly three men who visited the Eagle in New York on separate occasions were somehow incapacitated by the people who robbed them.  The thieves used facial recognition on the men's phones to gain access to their devices and their funds. 

Scant details in any of the articles I've seen online, but I thought this story was nonetheless worth bringing to everyone's attention.

[+ azdr0710]

https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/patrons-nyc-gay-bar-incapacitated-robbed-thousands-facial-recognition-rcna68842

[+ augustus]

This is not new.  Been going on for over a year.  A total of 6 people have died.  The news barely reports it.  I mentioned this many months ago. 

https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-york-city-gay-community-high-alert-string-alleged-druggings-robberies-two-deaths

[+ augustus]

The authorities did not issue an alert about these crimes which have been going on for a while.

 

Victims Families Furious At DA Bragg For Stalling The Investigations • Instinct Magazine

[+ augustus]

For God's sake don't accept pills or drinks from anyone you just met.

[maninsoma]

That's horrible that this hasn't received much  media attention.

I agree that one shouldn't accept pills or drinks from a stranger.  Also one shouldn't leave one's drink unattended.  And also, maybe difficult for some people, don't drink so much that your judgment is seriously impaired.

[MscleLovr]

Terrible news. It only confirms me in my precaution of having no banking apps on my phone - I have them on another device that always stays at home. 

[Lazarus]

15 hours ago, augustus said:

This is not new.  Been going on for over a year.  A total of 6 people have died.  The news barely reports it.  I mentioned this many months ago. 

https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-york-city-gay-community-high-alert-string-alleged-druggings-robberies-two-deaths

The news barely reports it? I have seen at least a dozen stories about this in the New York media alone. I happen to know one of the victims. 

[+ augustus]

3 minutes ago, Lazarus said:

The news barely reports it? I have seen at least a dozen stories about this in the New York media alone. I happen to know one of the victims. 

I've seen some in print and nothing on the local TV news.  Nothing.  It's not a headline news anywhere.

[+ jeezopete]

10 hours ago, maninsoma said:

Also one shouldn't leave one's drink unattended.

I was probably in my early 50's and still getting that warning from my mother, "For God's sake, don't ever set your drink down in a bar without keeping your eyes on it."

[Lazarus]

2 hours ago, augustus said:

I've seen some in print and nothing on the local TV news.  Nothing.  It's not a headline news anywhere.

That does not mean it’s not being reported if YOU have seen nothing obviously. It was the lead story on several NY stations at various times.