iPhone thieves can get up to $800 more if they snatch unlocked devices

Thieves are targeting unlocked iPhones because they can fetch hundreds of dollars more on the resale market.

Unlocked devices may let criminals access financial data, bypass protections, and monetize stolen phones more easily.

Police and security researchers say phishing kits and Telegram-based services are helping criminals defeat Apple safeguards like Find My and Activation Lock.