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Thieves Snatch 300+ iPhone X Models From San Francisco Apple Store
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If only there were an article we could read might provide more details than the headline!
I mean they could be tracked after they’re powered on. I’d imagine the thieves will probably start selling the phones to people who want to use them and who will power them on.
Never heard of deactivated phones. The phones will still be functional though blacklisted. But with the whole world waiting, blacklisting only works within US
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Lost mode requires Apple ID and I’m certain none of the devices were activated and linked to any Apple ID
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Lost mode requires Apple ID and I’m certain none of the devices were activated and linked to any Apple ID
As long as they do their research and check the imei number with Apple, they will be fine.
I used to work at that apple store and we nicknamed it Jonestown Galleria because of the constant theft attempts at the store (mostly dumb teens trying to jack a pair of headphones).
Only if they are complete morons (which doesn't seem to be the case). You don't even need to think like a thief to know that they'd be better off throwing those boxes in a car and carting them to LA or Las Vegas.
“Time in prison...” not bloody likely. The criminal justice system in CA, and in SF in particular, ain’t like in most states. There’s simply no better place to commit crimes.
No, it is not.
$370k worth of shrink. I guess for Apple that isn’t too horrible. But still with the demand that’s bad.
But they won't become educated, because they don't have an understanding of what practices they need to have prepared before selling an iPhone, because the average consumer doesn't understand the potential outcomes of what could happen. The majority of smart phone owners have no idea what An IMEI even is, let alone to even know where to locate it. I would Also guess the majority of used phone sales are likely legitimate in person, but the only ones that will be educated in something like this, are the ones who fall victim to fraud and are educated of proper protocols after the fact.
Neah ... Apple will never block them! Cargos are insured and also the people who will use the phones will spend money on accessories, icloud services ... etc! It’s a win win situation!
And even if they block them, the thieves will sell them and the only people who will loose are the people who will buy the phones. They will not know the phones are blocked until they will try to activate the unit!
So jailbreak them & sell them in China or India. Much like American elitists, it's a status symbol for the Chinese. Maybe they'll get more than full price for Pacific Rim bootleg sales.
Or Apple faked this for publicity. Yes. I really do have that cynical view of the company. Slimmest chance, but even if it's 1%. If they never find the bandits, I'll up it to double digits. lol
Or Apple faked this for publicity. Yes. I really do have that cynical view of the company. Slimmest chance, but even if it's 1%. If they never find the bandits, I'll up it to double digits. lol
Feel bad for the unsuspecting people that buy here stolen phones. Hopefully, the authorities will be able to track any online sale back to the person(s) that sells the stolen devices. Shouldn’t be too difficult.
In other news, if someone in a white van offers you a good deal on an iPhone X...
(Before anyone replies, yes, I know, if the thieves have any sense they'll be sold here and there through zcraigslist and such, not from the same van. More reason to buy from a legit store. Wonder if local news coverage of this in the area will leave any scalpers stuck with non-stolen phones because their potential customers fear getting a stolen one.)
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Then why are you here?
A better description than "three men in hoodies" would be helpful, as well as that picture that was taken, but political correctness trumps public safety and justice in these situations. At least we know the truck was white.
Well, there are some costumer protections offered by eBay and PayPal, not to mention that an eBay user selling stolen goods could be reported to authorities. They may sell these things in the streets. If people are daft enough to buy stuff from strangers on the street, then I think they deserve what they get. I personally think they will sell these to third party to use components for repairs and stuff.
That’s my local Apple Store...crazy because I was going to line up there as backup if I didn’t get a launch day delivery date.
300 phones sound ridiculous. I was in line with 40 other people for the iPhone 7. They handled the launch well with free coffee and the Apple Geniuses would demonstrate cool features on iOS 10 since it was new at the time. I feel bad for them.
However, the next Apple Store which is 20 miles away south, is closed for renovation so that could be the reason why they were able to order so many.
300 phones sound ridiculous. I was in line with 40 other people for the iPhone 7. They handled the launch well with free coffee and the Apple Geniuses would demonstrate cool features on iOS 10 since it was new at the time. I feel bad for them.
However, the next Apple Store which is 20 miles away south, is closed for renovation so that could be the reason why they were able to order so many.
Apparently there is a massive black market in spare parts which is why phones these days are still being stolen.
I think in the end, no one will really take a hit. Once the customer who bought it and tried to unsuccessfully activate it, complains to Apple, Apple will swape it out for them. Apple will then refurbish it and put it back in the system with a new serial number.
If anyone takes a hit, it will probably be UPS, since it was in their possession when stolen. They'll have to pay out insurance to Apple I'd imagine.