Stolen TT unit and other bits

PaulB2005 · Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 1:54 pm Post subject:

Another part of the problem is the thief won't be thinking about the subs or services on the unit - much like car thieves won't care about the service history. Its probably being stolen to be sold on quickly. The person buying the item will most likely know it's dodgy and again won't care about the subs and services. They get a cheap throw away unit and the theft gets his cash. Even if the services could be blocked it's unlikely it's going to bother the thief or the subsequent buyer.

Unfortunately the only real way to inconvenience these people is not to leave the unit in the car in the first place.

Darren · Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 2:01 pm Post subject:

That's very true. The ability to block a SIM doesn't deter phone thieves, they don't care as they can still sell it on and as Paul correctly states, anyone who buys stuff like this does so either in the full knowledge it's 'hooky' or doesn't care.

What we need is an option such as Apple offer on iPhone. This allows you to locate a device. It's only made possible with SatNav now some have data connections and SIM cards. But if it was offered, even as an extra cost service or as part of LIVE, it may deter thieves.
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LesP2008 · Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 2:50 pm Post subject:

PaulB2005 · Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 3:07 pm Post subject:

It would be good if you could "kill" the LIVE units from TomTom Home as I believe you can with an iPhone. However a thief isn't going to take time to learn which units this can work with and avoid stealing them. They will just steal the unit and worry about it later. Any blocking feature would only be of use to exact retribution again the thief or those who buy stolen goods. I doubt it'll prevent any thefts and it'll be the legitimate purchaser who will pay extra for the function.

PaulB2005 · Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 4:25 pm Post subject:

Please do not use asterisks or alternative spelling to circumvent the swear filter.

Darren · Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 5:36 pm Post subject:

Hmm, personally, if it was my phone I'd go and extract retribution directly but I take your point.

Remote wipe at least allowed you the peace of mind that personal info was not accessible though. But we can't blame the feature for the antipathy of police in some matters Sad

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PaulB2005 · Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 6:37 pm Post subject:

Same in UK English given the context it was used. However the Forum rules forbid swearing. If the auto censor censors the word then we don't expect members to resort to tricks to get around the auto censor.

Guivre46 · Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 6:43 pm Post subject:

Just shows that you need to take great care with what visible clues about valuable items you leave in/on your vehicle, more so when lean times are on us. Also nicking from people is more than just flogging stuff in the local pub for £25 a time. Miserable people seem to want to pass that misery on.
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Darren · Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:19 pm Post subject:

It's just a point of clarification, no-one bears any grudge or ill will I assure you Smile

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Andy_P · Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 10:57 pm Post subject:

And speaking personally, some of us have no problem with you using asterisks anyway.
They aren't swearing and nothing worse than you would see in any daily newspaper, but unfortunately they do seem to give Paul an attack of the vapours every time.

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