James Freedman
@jamesfreedman.bsky.social
Pickpocket entertainer. Fraud prevention expert.
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James Freedman
@jamesfreedman.bsky.social
· Nov 13
I pinch, nick, swipe, dip, lift and steal to entertain... and help people & companies to stay safe from fraud.
Reposted by James Freedman
Happy 363rd Birthday Mr Punch!
On this day in 1662 in Covent Garden, Samuel Pepys saw the first Punch puppet performance in England. The puppeteer was Pietro Gimonde from Bologna.
On this day in 1662 in Covent Garden, Samuel Pepys saw the first Punch puppet performance in England. The puppeteer was Pietro Gimonde from Bologna.
May 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Happy 363rd Birthday Mr Punch!
On this day in 1662 in Covent Garden, Samuel Pepys saw the first Punch puppet performance in England. The puppeteer was Pietro Gimonde from Bologna.
On this day in 1662 in Covent Garden, Samuel Pepys saw the first Punch puppet performance in England. The puppeteer was Pietro Gimonde from Bologna.
Remembering the maestro Borra, who was born on this day in 1921.
April 26, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Remembering the maestro Borra, who was born on this day in 1921.
Looking for family-friendly fun this Easter? The Magic Circle variety show has award-winning magicians, comedians, mind readers and a chance to explore the museum. I’ll be there 17-19 April picking pockets too... yours if you’re lucky! Hope to see you too. www.seetickets.com/tour/the-mag...
www.seetickets.com
April 3, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Looking for family-friendly fun this Easter? The Magic Circle variety show has award-winning magicians, comedians, mind readers and a chance to explore the museum. I’ll be there 17-19 April picking pockets too... yours if you’re lucky! Hope to see you too. www.seetickets.com/tour/the-mag...
Phishing email from someone who doesn’t follow the news 🤦♂️
March 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Phishing email from someone who doesn’t follow the news 🤦♂️
Amidst all the bad news… this joyous initiative should warm yer cockles. www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Babies cheer up care home residents in Bristol
www.bbc.co.uk
March 18, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Amidst all the bad news… this joyous initiative should warm yer cockles. www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
David Devant, perhaps the greatest British magician of all time, was born on this day in 1868.
February 22, 2025 at 8:49 PM
David Devant, perhaps the greatest British magician of all time, was born on this day in 1868.
The most important story (that no one is talking about) and an ill judged decision by the UK Government. www.bbc.com/news/article...
UK government demands access to Apple users' encrypted data
The Home Office served the notice to the tech giant under the Investigatory Powers Act.
www.bbc.com
February 8, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The most important story (that no one is talking about) and an ill judged decision by the UK Government. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Important news. Although once someone has your private data, whose “fault” it is often becomes a moot point.
If you want to keep something secret, don’t put it on a computer.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
If you want to keep something secret, don’t put it on a computer.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
US judge finds Pegasus spyware maker liable over WhatsApp hack
WhatsApp celebrates victory as judge finds Israeli company NSO Group violated state and federal US hacking laws
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Important news. Although once someone has your private data, whose “fault” it is often becomes a moot point.
If you want to keep something secret, don’t put it on a computer.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
If you want to keep something secret, don’t put it on a computer.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Who’d have guessed that a fake Lord would be selling fake cruises?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Luton 'lord' fraudster guilty of running fake cruise operation
Richard Lester used several aliases to evade capture, going by the names of Lord Lester, Henry Lester, Les Richards, Richie Lescovitch and Barry Williams.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 19, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Who’d have guessed that a fake Lord would be selling fake cruises?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
If it sounds too good to be true… it probably is.
www.which.co.uk/news/article...
www.which.co.uk/news/article...
Beware of Lidl ‘mystery box’ scam on social media - Which? News
Scammers are advertising this popular supermarket offer to get access to your bank account
www.which.co.uk
December 19, 2024 at 12:25 PM
If it sounds too good to be true… it probably is.
www.which.co.uk/news/article...
www.which.co.uk/news/article...
New dressing. Old tricks.
www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-...
www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-...
Shoppers warned of new scam targeting drivers in car parks
Police have issued a warning to people
www.getsurrey.co.uk
December 19, 2024 at 12:24 PM
New dressing. Old tricks.
www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-...
www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-...
What a powerful presentation, especially the unexpected twist at the end. 👏👏
youtu.be/CU7YnLJAzvs?...
youtu.be/CU7YnLJAzvs?...
The science of singing for recovery from postnatal depression | Yvonne Farquharson | TEDxNHS
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
youtu.be
December 16, 2024 at 4:58 PM
What a powerful presentation, especially the unexpected twist at the end. 👏👏
youtu.be/CU7YnLJAzvs?...
youtu.be/CU7YnLJAzvs?...
Can’t wait for this.
Oliver! London cast recording announced
Read more: www.westendtheatre.com/267791/
Live cast recording out on 10 January
First performance tonight in London now moved to Monday 16 December
Watch Oliver! on the The Royal Variety Performance this Sunday on ITV
#Oliver
Read more: www.westendtheatre.com/267791/
Live cast recording out on 10 January
First performance tonight in London now moved to Monday 16 December
Watch Oliver! on the The Royal Variety Performance this Sunday on ITV
#Oliver
Oliver! London cast recording announced | West End Theatre
The London cast recording of the new production of Oliver! is to be released by First Night Records.
www.westendtheatre.com
December 15, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Can’t wait for this.
It’s Official! I’m the fastest pickpocket in the world.
December 13, 2024 at 11:29 PM
It’s Official! I’m the fastest pickpocket in the world.
RIP The Amazing Kreskin (George Kresge) 12 Jan 1935 - 10 Dec 2024
December 11, 2024 at 11:05 PM
RIP The Amazing Kreskin (George Kresge) 12 Jan 1935 - 10 Dec 2024
Never gets old…
December 8, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Never gets old…
Reposted by James Freedman
If you can remember a password, it’s a bad password.
Writing them down isn’t always a bad idea but putting them all in a book like this is daft.
Writing them down isn’t always a bad idea but putting them all in a book like this is daft.
November 29, 2024 at 9:49 PM
If you can remember a password, it’s a bad password.
Writing them down isn’t always a bad idea but putting them all in a book like this is daft.
Writing them down isn’t always a bad idea but putting them all in a book like this is daft.
If you can remember a password, it’s a bad password.
Writing them down isn’t always a bad idea but putting them all in a book like this is daft.
Writing them down isn’t always a bad idea but putting them all in a book like this is daft.
November 29, 2024 at 9:49 PM
If you can remember a password, it’s a bad password.
Writing them down isn’t always a bad idea but putting them all in a book like this is daft.
Writing them down isn’t always a bad idea but putting them all in a book like this is daft.
@tomlevenson.bsky.social A reverse image search led to an old post of yours on 𝕏. My grandfather is also in this 1949 photo. Do you know anything else about it please?
November 25, 2024 at 6:47 PM
@tomlevenson.bsky.social A reverse image search led to an old post of yours on 𝕏. My grandfather is also in this 1949 photo. Do you know anything else about it please?