Apple Investigators Posed as Police in New Lost iPhone Prototype Search?

[pyramid6]

I imagine there's a tight line to walk between what's illegal and legal and the ex-cop knew exactly what to say/do to get what he wanted without breaking any laws. Pretty sketchy any way you want to look at it though.

Don't understand why this guy would let anyone, be it SFPD or otherwise, take a step into his home without a warrant.

Because they said or implied they were police officers, and because they said or implied that he or his family could be deported.

 

[qtx43]

Thats because they were not real cops. Seriously, you don't think this could have happened? How did he make all this up? And if he did, don't you think the guy would have said "That is not true". Innocent people don't run and they don't delete their linkedin profiles. HA HA HA

I think this could easily happen, frustrated former cop lies to get a little advantage. I also think it,s possible the guy stole the phone, and made up a storyto make Apple look bad, they did say they tracked the phone to his area.

As for innocent people doing things, on the advice of counsel, yes. You go ahead and say "I've got nothing to hide, I'll cooperate fully" next time you're in a situation, and see how that turns out.

 

[sineplex]

Why would Apple, the most secretive company in the world, not contact the police who would make a police report?

hmm...

Police : "So give us a description. What does this iPhone5 look like?"

 

[aristotle]

Uh, who cares? Shouldn't we be focusing on the fact that a phone is missing the person who has it should return the property to the rightful owner?

If you lost your own personal iPhone, wouldn't you want it returned?

 

[*LTD*]

MR > AI

Except most of the members at AI are actually out of high school.

 

[bearbear]

Because they said or implied they were police officers, and because they said or implied that he or his family could be deported.

saying and implying are two totally different things and I imagine this is what the investigator exploited.

 

[rjtyork]

Did they drive up in a police car or a Prius? That would answer a lot of questions. Lol

 

[samcraig]

It will be interesting to see how this plays out. I find it odd that the reported victim didn't think it was odd that the "police" offered him money to return. Either the news story being reported is abbreviated or summarizing or something because Police can indicate that the owner is offering a reward for its return - but an officer would make the offer themselves.

That being said - if Apple is guilty - then I hope they are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

If they aren't - then I hope the press makes sure there's a headline to clear them of any accusations.

And there isn't anyone who is going to convince me, personally, that Apple was in any way justified if they did this.

 

[bearcatrp]

Whoa, tone it down lol We're assuming this guy told the truth when he told the media that they claimed to be SFPD.

All conjecture.

And in response to civil liberties, etc. etc., that's bs if the guy said they could come in.

BS! IF this was apple's security posing as SF police department, the whole thing was unlawful. If any fanboy believes this was all legal, your head is way to far up apple's rear end.
Am sure this story will grow tremendously so will wait for the official report before deciding if apple is a company I want to do business with. Not even Microsoft would do something this stupid.

 

[pyramid6]

saying and implying are two totally different things and I imagine this is what the investigator exploited.

I don't know, it depends on how the law is written. Either way, if it is true and they only implied, it's a huge PR blunder for Apple. I would say it already is a huge PR blunder.

 

[cms2]

They were probably government, just not OUR government.



/Sneakers

Only one possibility: Apple is the zodiac killer.

Luuuuucccyyyy.... you gots some esplainin' to do....???

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I have to say, the MR crowd is bringing quality funny this afternoon.

Also, this story is crazy. If it turns out to be even a little true, it's absurd.

 

[Ingot]

And soon to be released... iPhucked!

last night if you must know.

 

[cere]

It will be interesting to see how this plays out. I find it odd that the reported victim didn't think it was odd that the "police" offered him money to return. Either the news story being reported is abbreviated or summarizing or something because Police can indicate that the owner is offering a reward for its return - but an officer would make the offer themselves.

That being said - if Apple is guilty - then I hope they are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

If they aren't - then I hope the press makes sure there's a headline to clear them of any accusations.

And there isn't anyone who is going to convince me, personally, that Apple was in any way justified if they did this.

He said the 'officer' was on the phone to someone and so a police officer would be perfectly fine to relay an offer or information from the victim.

 

[aluren]

Shoot, I didn't know Apple could search people's homes for iDevices... I knew Apple was big, but didn't think it was THAT big.

 

[swingerofbirch]

Sounds like Apple has taken a play from Scientology. And makes that Southpark humancentipad episode not seem so ridiculous.

 

[Pink∆Floyd]

This is gonna be interesting

 

[Peace]

Keep in mind that whoever the "police" were they tracked the iPhone to that guys house so he could be trying to cover his rear-end.

 

[Popeye206]

Shoot, I didn't know Apple could search people's homes for iDevices... I knew Apple was big, but didn't think it was THAT big.

I know the Samsung police showed up and I just slammed the door in their face! Pathetic bunch! LOL!

 

[samcraig]

Impersonating a government official (if that's what happened here) - regardless of who you are or the reason is illegal.

Period.

 

[bkushner]

It's too bad Apple didn't find it. The guy is a thief.

 

[Pink∆Floyd]

arn, have you received any info from Sergio Calderon?

He is sure to have some pictures of said lost prototype iPhone

 

[Des Zac]

Guys, I don't think anyone has asked the important question. WHO THE HELL BRINGS A PROTOTYPE IPHONE TO A BAR WITH THEM???

 

[ArcaneDevice]

guess again.

Don't need to, I've seen it happen.

If this turns out to be true I guarantee the investigators will be held accountable and Apple will deny all wrongdoing.

That's probably how the News of the World hacking scandal will play out too. Murdoch won't see any blame passed to him or NewsCorp.

 

[Skika]

Stop saying Apple this, Apple that...

If there was an breaching of law, there are individiuals who are responsible.

 

[aluren]

I know the Samsung police showed up and I just slammed the door in their face! Pathetic bunch! LOL!

LOL.. and Microsoft wanted to convert my living room into a Windows PC shop until I showed them my MBP and told them to f-off.