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Podcast: PRETEND
Episode: The Digital Pickpocket part 2
Description: James Freedman: Unmasking the Modern-Day PickpocketIn a world where the hustle and bustle of everyday life increasingly revolves around smartphones and digital wallets, the age-old craft of pickpocketing has found new avenues to thrive.Β Enter James Freedman, a British entertainer and professional pickpocket who has chosen a unique and unexpected path. Rather than succumbing to a life of crime, Freedman employs his extraordinary skills to aid law enforcement in apprehending criminals.The notion that pickpocketing is a vanishing art form is a misconception. Instead, it has evolved and adapted to the digital a...