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Best Way To Get Back a Stolen Computer?

Posted by kdawson on from the aiding-lawn-forcement dept.

davidphogan74 writes "I have some stolen computers checking in with a server we have (software pre-loaded), and I have full access to the systems. What's the best way to deal with this situation? The local police (to the theft) have been contacted several times and seem to be clueless. I personally have no financial interest in these computers, I just don't like atom-thieves. What's the best way to handle knowing the IPs, email addresses, MySpace sites, the Google login, etc. when working with law enforcement? The officer I spoke with (who genuinely seemed to care) didn't know an IP address from a mailing address, so I called others. Nobody cared. Anyone have any ideas?"

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  1. I know you're trying to impress us but... by pandrijeczko · · Score: -1, Flamebait
    ... perhaps you'd have been better off buying some better locks in the first place?

    Who needs "high tech detection" with some good old "low tech prevention"?

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    Gentoo Linux - another day, another USE flag.
  2. you better hope by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    if you're a linsux user, you better hope they don't find your fag pr0n. all that dick smoking, rump roasting pr0n. they'll figure out who you are and they'll blackmail you. they'll make you pay or they'll tell all that you're a faggot linux user.

  3. Re:You have remote root? A few ideas :-) by eiapoce · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Simple: all. Firstly I don't buy used laptops from the internet. All the other items I might get there I ask for proof of purchase and/or original boxing (that also comes useful for warranty). Convenience of ebay ends there, no proof and it's better to buy a brand new item from a real shop and get a full warranty in the process...

    Also by my standards the hypotetical ass who handles those STOLEN computers deserves electrocution. If you don't agree I hope yours get nicked soon and sold on ebay.