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.

  • mx_smith@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 months ago

    So they took the SIM card out and got the phone number from that? I guess I didn’t realize you could do that.

    • Allero@lemmy.todayEnglish
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      3 months ago

      Yes, it’s the SIM card that carries your number and may also carry data on your contacts if you save it there.

      • n0clue@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        3 months ago

        They almost definitely got this info by simply having the IMEI, which is printed on the back and can definitely be accessed in whatever Apple calls their service mode though.

      • XTL@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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        3 months ago

        And has had a PIN lock from the start. Doesn’t help if you leave it as 1234, though.