[ribosometronome]

Does that happen? I've not heard of that. Regardless, that does iPhones are still immune to everything short of armed robbery. That your front door lock doesn't stop thieves from smashing the window to get in doesn't mean it doesn't serve a purpose.

[ASalazarMX]

It happens if they can get away with it, a working used iPhone is more valuable than its parts short-term.