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Your Cell Records For Sale Online, Cheap

Posted by Zonk on from the thank-goodness-I'm-boring dept.

AviN456 writes "The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that your phone records are for sale online to the general public. From the article 'The Chicago Police Department is warning officers their cell phone records are available to anyone -- for a price. Dozens of online services are selling lists of cell phone calls, raising security concerns among law enforcement and privacy experts.' One of these sites is selling cell phone records for $110 for a month's worth of calls. No court order needed, no credentials required. If they want your records and have the money, they get 'em."

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  1. $110 a month's worth of calls sounds expensive by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I bet the NSA might be able offer a reduced price on these kinds of lists.

    1. re: $110 a month's worth of calls sounds expensive by ed.han · · Score: 4, Funny

      better, faster, more accurate and cheaper? through a government agency?

      you're obviously not a libertarian. :>

      ed

  2. What records? by liangzai · · Score: 4, Funny

    I have no fixed line. I only use cash cards for mobile. I haven't received a spam e-mail message in 8 years.

    I mean, what the fuck is wrong with me? Why doesn't the corporate oligarchy like me? Why haven't I been offered to enlarge my reproductive tool, invest in Nigerian projects, or enroll in the US Gubmint Green Card lottery?

    It is so fucking unfair.