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.

  • /home/pineapplelover@lemm.eeEnglish
    9·
    5 months ago

    Also might wanna try to just bring a cheap phone you wouldn’t mind to lose just in case you do manage to lose it. Back up your data so if it does go missing you’ll have the memories.

    • AA5B@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      5 months ago

      That’s a great idea! Thank ve thought about carrying a decoy wallet before, but a decoy phone is also a great idea

    • brbpostingEnglish
      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.