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.

  • brbposting@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    1·
    5 months ago

    Uhg! It’s outta control.

    Does anybody have ideas for an anti-pick-pocketing solution they’d like to share? I might have to start a community for it. Or maybe you know some forums where designers who may be interested might be hanging out.

    Requirements:

    • retrofit almost any front pants/shorts pocket
    • allow for near instant access (allowing for e.g. snapping a photo before the moment passes)
    • one-handed access
    • mechanical/passive: non-battery operated or fails in “unlocked” mode
    • if not locked to owner’s hand (or say a finger-worn key), makes removal feel obvious
    • automatically resets (resilient & inebriated person approved)
    • ideally works with any phone case
    • relatively inexpensive, and potentially even open source and/or 3D printable

    Lately been imagining something like this, kinda… not really, and with only 2-3 fins:

    so you gotta pull your phone out in a way that stretches the pocket to max width and one fin noticeably rubs against your leg.

    Doesn’t meet all the requirements but also thought about a long and wide strip of cloth sewn at the bottom of a pocket that you could tuck into your waistband.

    Edit: aware of one existing solution but not a huge fan

    • kablammy@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      1·
      5 months ago

      Velcro sewn to just inside the top of your pocket, so sticking a hand in your pocket makes a loud noise and you can feel it, for any pickpocket to separate the velcro.

    • SkyezOpen@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      5 months ago

      Mouse trap phone case. It fulfills almost none of the requirements, but it’ll be satisfying when a thief gets snapped.

    • bitwolf@lemmy.oneEnglish
      1·
      5 months ago

      I use a fanny pack at large events.

      Many have hidden zippers for wallet and phone, and its in front of you so its hard to steal from.