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BZXY741 OP t1_j0g3ury wrote
O right! Thank you very much for reminding, I didn’t know this
unsteadied t1_j0gfrfq wrote
Got these for literal months after I got robbed at gunpoint while living briefly in Colombia. They didn’t stop until I logged onto the phishing site and filled in the password and email fields with “go fuck yourself you thieving cunts” en espanol.
chiahri t1_j0g61h9 wrote
Oh that makes sense cuz we have this online shop that directly sells from china and they have a lot of “original iphone parts” in stock, always been wondering how they got it, I thought they had it as a surplus from factories. Sucks that it came from stolen devices
inno7 t1_j0hofkw wrote
Question- is there anything bad that can happen if I only click the link and later close the tab?
Creative_Addition736 t1_j0hzhco wrote
Depends what device your using. iPhone, definitely not (unless you click something on the website), Mac, probably not, Android, potentially, Windows, highly likely
AbhishMuk t1_j0iigsw wrote
I get that this is an iPhone subreddit, but fyi Android exploits go for much higher than iOS ones. Iirc zerodium has a “periodic” table with the reward money for every level.
Edit: see https://www.wired.com/story/android-zero-day-more-than-ios-zerodium/
>Quote: “The zero-day market is so flooded by iOS exploits that we've recently started refusing some them," Zerodium's founder Chaouki Bekrar wrote
And this has been so for a while - the article is from 2019, but current top payouts are still 2 & 2.5 mil for iOS/android on https://zerodium.com/program.html.
Re-edit: ofc I was downvoted for giving detailed information, why am I not surprised
Creative_Addition736 t1_j0iv4na wrote
Thanks, I don’t have time yet to read them, but I assume these are text vulnerabilities? The closed architecture of iOS makes it very hard to exploit, which may be the reason for the cheaper iPhone Vulnerability prices? It might not work against the System Architecture
AbhishMuk t1_j0jgoev wrote
Unfortunately I’m not familiar with what you mean by system architecture or text vulnerabilities in this context. The wired article talked about iOS having memory vulnerabilities.
rust-crate-helper t1_j0ibe40 wrote
This isn’t really accurate. Not only would a zero day not require clicking, but windows zero days are really not that common. I doubt a phone thief would have one. Maybe a certain Israeli security company.
Colefinney1234onyt t1_j0gi9k5 wrote
Maby you should you most likely will never get the phone back so why let it be iCloud locked
joshi95 t1_j0gkubu wrote
And give the thieves wat they want? Why would you?
Colefinney1234onyt t1_j0gle5y wrote
You ant geting that phone back would you want it to be ewast or at least have some use. Lots of phones fall victims to iCloud lock would you make another one.
linsage t1_j0gt8nl wrote
Woah that’s some communist idealogy you’ve got there.
BarneyrealG t1_j0gufqq wrote
“someone just stole you 1000$ dollar phone you worked so hard for, let the thieves be able to get away with it”
yeah thats the most ridiculous shit i’ve ever read in here not gonna lie
linsage t1_j0guza8 wrote
Right like… mayyybe making thieves lives more difficult will encourage them to find different careers??
bigsmallhands t1_j0gvtk0 wrote
Exactly. Scammers and thieves only keep doing what they do because they get rewards. People need to keep the lights on somehow and if they aren't getting any "business" they will quit and find something else to do.
francis8721 t1_j0gwscj wrote
They have the software to remove iCloud activation via rootkit so either way our devices are history.
bigsmallhands t1_j0h65u4 wrote
Yeah I have a hard time believing that with how many devices are for sale with iCloud lock on them. If it was easy or at least possible to remove the lock, you’d sure think these large eBay sellers would do it to be able to sell devices for more money. Also iCloud lock is administered through the phone contacting Apples servers when it’s connected to the internet, so removing the lock wouldn’t work unless the device somehow stayed offline from Wi-Fi and cellular data which is unrealistic as doing anything these days needs some form of connection to the internet. The only way to get around the lock would be to change the serial number and IMEI so that way when it phones home to apples server, it would show as a device that wasn’t locked.
bayleafbabe t1_j0he61l wrote
It’s pretty dumb but let’s not confuse it with communism.
Mikey_BC t1_j0gwzmp wrote
I think this is the thief 🤣
Peanutbutter_4380 t1_j0h0651 wrote
thats enough internet today, see you tomorrow
iphone4Suser t1_j0hc9k4 wrote
You don't seem sane.
Xindependent777 t1_j0i9fs1 wrote
Of course i don’t give a fck about ewaste lol
Colefinney1234onyt t1_j0idls0 wrote
Then why don’t you put it in lost mode if you did not and get the police involved if you have not allredy Maby they could go to that location and get them back
Xindependent777 t1_j0lr46w wrote
Yeah because Police in chine will bother to help a foreigner help recover his stolen iPhone from the chinese mafia like community of resellers.. as if putting it lost mode will help so they don’t disassemble it lol
EndlessWondersWisps t1_j0f5ayg wrote
That phone is worth a few hunned depending on the physical condition, same for the MacBook. China is tech parts central.
WalterMelons t1_j0ggkae wrote
Specifically Shenzhen. Every post you see about stolen goods turning up on Find My it’s always there.
EndlessWondersWisps t1_j0hlbqc wrote
Yup as a phone tech I’ve experienced so many scam attempts. Many phones that are scammed off people go to Florida. Maybe shipped maybe torn down, along with phishing attempts to remove iC locks to have a full value device.
Apple tried to make stealing devices not a good idea, but with devices worth so much, the parts definitely are worth it. Most definitely a trafficking ring for Apple devices
DTUOHY96 t1_j0fzs2b wrote
Most likely going to be stripped for parts and sold, stolen phones etc aren’t useful for much else
Western-Guy t1_j0fzx3o wrote
My guess is it’d be soon stripped for parts and sold to various repair shops around the world via Aliexpress. Sorry for your loss. I hope you have Apple Care plus.
BZXY741 OP t1_j0g51py wrote
Sadly Apple Care Plus in the country I bought didn’t have Theft and Loss Claims.. sigh
ocean55627 t1_j0ibzig wrote
I’m very sorry to hear that
BZXY741 OP t1_j0f85w4 wrote
I am wondering if there are any more information can be checked from my apple account since I am using Apple Watch, iPhone, Macs all the time:(
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BethWinchester t1_j0g2go0 wrote
Stolen bag? I can imagine a lot of ways this could happen
BZXY741 OP t1_j0g329l wrote
yea it is in my briefcase with a Magic Mouse and AirPods pro, stolen also.. it has been the saddest day ever
Tillthechequeredflag t1_j0glsm0 wrote
go to r/stoicism if you are having a hard time, you’ll find peace and comfort
BZXY741 OP t1_j0g47ac wrote
Unable-Ambassador-16 t1_j0klwjo wrote
Sounds like a sound was played on endpoint
cyprus20010 t1_j0gckrt wrote
Go track them down murder them and all the witnesses and get your phone back
Huhken99 t1_j0ge45z wrote
Hey OP I’m in Shenzhen, do you need any help?
PepeSilviaLovesCarol t1_j0h9gxd wrote
Unfortunately, most stolen iPhones that end up in China always end up in this exact location. There’s tons of YouTube videos and articles about it. Once it’s there, it’s too late.
BZXY741 OP t1_j0ggm4m wrote
Thank you very much! Based on Find My, it should be in “通天地通讯城” But I am not sure how we can track it inside the building. It was first in Sham Shui Po area, Hong Kong last week, and I have been on spot to search and ask, could not locate it inside buildings at all:(
Huhken99 t1_j0gl1sd wrote
I see, don’t spend anymore time there but please don’t give up just yet. Search “找回iPhone” on Taobao and they might be able to help you out, you might need to get police involved if they can locate it. Hope this helps!
Educational_Duck8985 t1_j0gher9 wrote
I’m both hopeful and excited to see you retrieve your stolen goods. Please post updates if there are any
Educational_Duck8985 t1_j0ghhtk wrote
Post update on r/combatfootage
Playep t1_j0humd7 wrote
Sorry about this OP. There’s often dodgy people around Shum Shui Po
BZXY741 OP t1_j0ggsgt wrote
joseg4681 t1_j0iella wrote
Couple of molotov cocktails oughta do the trick...
Huhken99 t1_j0jrmd3 wrote
I will prepare that, sir.
tthrashh t1_j0gvps3 wrote
I was mugged in London back in the Summer and this is near enough where mine ended up too. Sucks.
diego97yey t1_j0h99rg wrote
Damn, story time?
stop_lying_good_god t1_j0gmgv2 wrote
Send in the Predator and Reaper drones equipped with Hellfire missiles.
Teach these thieves a lesson.
PepeSilviaLovesCarol t1_j0h9peu wrote
Literally every stolen iPhone ends up in the same spot. Check this video: https://youtu.be/3Ws3YptLmLQ
Unfortunately, once it’s there it’s too late to retrieve.
a-big-simp t1_j0gpuo1 wrote
Rip. Always ends up in this place. No wonder apple stopped producing high-end iPhone models in their Shenzhen Foxconn factory.
EndlessWondersWisps t1_j0f5euj wrote
This video illustrates the things going on perfectly. Le Video
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seimungbing t1_j0hsobt wrote
this location is the reason why apple wants to serialize every part in their products.
the_saturnos t1_j0gw0z3 wrote
LOST MODE!!!
Xindependent777 t1_j0i95d8 wrote
Shenzhen rip devices they are going to the markets, to be taken apart and sold part by part
Takane350 t1_j0hq2ut wrote
Make a shortcut to make the find my iPhone chirp always go off
codysonne t1_j0htf5l wrote
Happened to me too. Phone was stolen in Vegas and ended up on songling road in shenzhen hahaha
PatientAccountant309 t1_j0gljh9 wrote
Can’t you track them down and kick their ass
itsfeykro t1_j0i78va wrote
Not very bing chilli of them
DeLaArapaklas t1_j0kdp2d wrote
first thing to do in China is get out of there
rip that phone
tornow1500 t1_j0itv9t wrote
I Hope you got insurance
mylord55 t1_j0ih14t wrote
They want to go back home now
BZXY741 OP t1_j0k26ge wrote
Thank you for all the commends! So the iPhone is still at the same spot today and I received a message an hour ago, is this a fraud or legit?
whatsadmin t1_j0mf0c2 wrote
That is NOT legit
BZXY741 OP t1_j0ngt8m wrote
Ok, they even sent it again with another language lol
whatsadmin t1_j0olcy5 wrote
Please don’t give any hope at this point As long as you marked it as lost and signed out the device Did you swap phone numbers as well?
BZXY741 OP t1_j0ppev7 wrote
Yes, this was the first thing I do.
whatsadmin t1_j0rbx1u wrote
Great stuff. I praise apple for its lost and found features
Which iPhone model did you end up getting as a replacement?
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myth2988 t1_j0ksgjm wrote
You gotta cross the border, pretty sure you gotta get a visa to do that.
MurkyFoundation2132 t1_j0lkea1 wrote
oh damn i thought hong kong was in china
myth2988 t1_j0llj2p wrote
Technically yes, but the location where the phone got stolen and end up has different set of rules, regulations and border crossing.
GoodFroge t1_j0g39lz wrote
Like others have said, it’s going to be stripped for parts.
But, beware! An extra part of this is that you’ll start getting phishing texts to try and trick you into unblocking the phone. Do NOT respond to them or click on anything they send you.