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[–] lechekaflan@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

There's a lot of reasons iPhones are specifically targeted for theft. Besides China being a giant hub for fences.

There are FOMO or vain people who want one for cheap... and almost new. Just like their hankering for Louis Vuitton bags and Gucci scarves.
There are those third party repair shops who want cheap parts for repairing other iPhones instead of asking from Apple.
There are those who buy them en masse for their scam and spam farms.
And in some places and for certain groups, it's safer and more profitable than selling meth.