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Things the guys who stole my phone have texted me to try to get me to unlock it - Gothamist (gothamist.com)
submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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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.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

Why would anyone ever interact with the police unless it was absolutely required? They're not gonna care about your phone, and they might shoot your dog in the process.

ACAB

You should never ever ever purposefully attempt to interact with the police.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 7 months ago (2 children)

"Hello, police? I'd like to report my phone as stolen."

"...Likely story. How are you on the phone with us right now, criminal scum?!"

[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago

criminal scum.

This is when the cops roll up and shoot your guar

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

this sounds like a joke but it isn't. cops have killed people who called them for help

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago

Stop resisting!