Things the guys who stole my phone have texted me to try to get me to unlock it
gothamist.com
Don’t fall for these texts from scammers trying to crack into your stolen phone.

This is a very entertaining and educational article, giving insights into the methods used by thiefs to try and get access to your phone data.

I don’t like Apple but it’s great that their security is so good when it comes to this.

  • brbposting@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    2·
    5 months ago

    Not a bad strategy at all.

    Still, hate to negotiate with terrorists. And bring home potato photos. Instead of $developing-nation-per-capita-GDP phone quality photos.

    Which of course means the thieves will still be tempted! If anti-pickpocketing strategy becomes too successful, they’ll move to violent means, then a cheap phone will be a must.

    • /home/pineapplelover@lemm.eeEnglish
      2·
      5 months ago

      Well phones are generally pretty good for taking pictures and videos. A pixel 4 or something is a pretty decent phone for example.