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Carrier iPhone 11, Pro, Pro Max (2019) Apple Store US Pre-orders, Orders and Delivery Status Thread
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Lol. You have no idea how fraud works. The comparison was that your phone’s serial number is the equivalent of your social security number. But, keep on keeping on!
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So should these numbers be kept private? After all, they’re unique numbers. If you throw away a box your phone came in and someone grabs it out of your trash, they’ll have your phone’s serial number.
We wouldn’t worry too much about throwing out a box with a serial number on it. You could remove serial numbers from boxes before you throw them away if you like, but the odds that it could cause a problem for you are very low. After all, serial numbers are almost always printed on the device itself. Flip a device over, and you’ll often see a sticker with a serial number. Anyone with physical access to your device could easily glance at it.
Serial numbers are generally visible on the outside of boxes in stores, too. If there was an advantage to knowing serial numbers, people could just head to their local electronics store and record the numbers listed on boxes on the shelf.
If you’re having a device repaired—even by a company that isn’t the manufacturer—that company will often want the device’s serial number so they can look up the exact device you have and the parts it requires. You don’t need to feel squeamish about providing your serial number for repairs. After all, it’s usually printed on the device itself anyway.
Don’t Post Serial Numbers Online, If You Can Help It
It’s unlikely someone would attempt to use a device’s serial number to cause problems for you. A serial number isn’t like a password or credit card number. No one could use a serial number to gain access to your device.
On the other hand, you probably shouldn’t take screenshots or photos of your serial numbers and post them on Instagram or Facebook. It’s just a bad idea to post unique identifiers like that in public. (It’s okay to enter it into the manufacturer’s web site, just don’t post pictures of it anywhere.)
For example, a Lenovo representative has warned against posting the serial number of PCs that are still in warranty because they could be “used to fraudulently order parts [or] file warranty claims”. Some manufacturers may allow you to change your warranty status or other service information with just the serial number, although they really should require more confirmation than that.
Some companies have fairly generous warranty policies that someone with your serial number could exploit. For example, someone may be able to enter the serial number of your mouse into your mouse manufacturer’s website, say it’s broken, and ask for a replacement. If the manufacturer’s warranty policy is generous enough, it may just mail a new mouse to that person, although manufacturers will often ask for a copy of the receipt first. If your mouse breaks in the future and you want to get it fixed, the manufacturer may say your serial number was already used to receive a replacement product.
The odds that someone will use your serial number to fraudulently file a warranty claim are pretty low, but it’s best not to post serial numbers online, just in case.
I'm going to go with you're being overly paranoid for 1000 Alex.
Just got my email and text that my phone shipped. Scheduled delivery is tomorrow bumpy the end of day.
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To know when I will get it to be alerted cause I get a lot of mail at the office.
Welcome the new guy. Read post one for all info. It’ll get you on track
Fraudsters and hackers don’t need to dumpster dive when websites like the one you guys share are so easily spread online.
Odds are you’re safe but why take the chance? Why give fraudsters more ammo and bait to continue their fraud?
Not to mention websites can be used to spread viruses and malware.
But I’m done explaining technology and crime to people that don’t care to understand it.
Again, that particular website has been around for literally years and nothing has come from it. You've conveniently ignored that fact in this.
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No I haven’t. Just because nothing has happened that you know of, that means nothing will?
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Yes. I was in 8 minutes after on a 512 GB space gray 11 Pro Max, same date. We might see it earlier during first half of next week but for now nothing visible with activity on UPS for the phones on 20th I doubt we see any activity til weekend one the scans/labels created and such.
You haven’t explained anything. You just called people stupid for doing something you wouldn’t do.
On IUP. 13th payment on XS Max is scheduled for 21st but loan says “On Hold”. 11 Pro Max is arriving tomorrow. Does this mean I will not be charged the payment on the 21st? Does anyone have experience with this from previous years and know if I can avoid this payment and just ship the XS back as planned?
I checked with UPS and they said my phone is still in ZZ with a 9/20 delivery. I hope it's still not really stuck there...
Just got the email that UPS express delivery will be here tomorrow, nice. The watches will be normal delivery and between 23rd/25th.
Nice to know, pro max on 20th, friday. that wasn't too long to wait for
Nice to know, pro max on 20th, friday. that wasn't too long to wait for
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Far from a conspiracy theorist. You’ve apparently never been affected by malware and/or identity theft.
Hop back into that bubble you’re living in, it’s happier there.