The FBI has issued a warning to sports leagues about organized theft rings targeting athletes after a spate of robberies at the homes of professional athletes in recent months, according to multiple reports Monday.
The report follows similar security warnings issued by the NFL and NBA to their teams in November, with the NBA memo noting that the NBA’s security division was informed by the FBI that “many of the residential burglaries are cross-border South American thefts.” The statement states that he received an explanation that he was affiliated with the SATG.
“These SATGs are reportedly well-organized and sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technology, including proactive surveillance, drones, and signal jammers,” the NBA’s November memo said. It is stated that.
According to an FBI contact information report, thieves use public information to track athletes and their whereabouts, “bypassing alarm systems, using Wi-Fi jammers to block Wi-Fi connections, and using Wi-Fi jammers to block Wi-Fi connections and devices. “They disable security cameras, cover security cameras, and obfuscate information from surveillance cameras.” Identity,” by ABC News.
News of the FBI report comes three days after Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic’s home was burglarized on Friday. Mavericks manager Jason Kidd said Doncic was “doing well” after the incident. Doncic’s business manager told multiple news outlets that no one was home at the time of the break-in and an investigation is underway. Approximately $30,000 worth of jewelry was taken from the home, according to the Dallas Morning News, which obtained an internal police report.
Since September, Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr., and Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Several athletes, including Portis Jr., have had their homes burglarized.
The FBI encouraged athletes to report suspicious activity, keep records of valuables, increase home security and be careful about the information they share on social media, according to the report.
The FBI did not respond to requests for comment.
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