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US Mobile Carriers Won't Brick Stolen Phones

Posted by Soulskill on from the unfriendly-balancing-acts dept.

WheezyJoe writes "NBC News has some disturbing security video of people getting assaulted for their smartphones. Such offenses are on the rise. Police chiefs like D.C.'s Cathy Lanier are asking U.S. mobile carriers to brick phones that are reported stolen, in order to dry up what must be a big underground market for your favorite Android device or iPhone — but right now the carriers won't do it. Such an approach has had success in Australia and the U.K."

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  1. Thank God by CanHasDIY · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I live in a state with strong castle laws.

    Most would-be muggers are quickly deterred by the sight of the 1911 strapped to my hip. You want my celly? Come and get it.

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    An enigma, wrapped in a riddle, shrouded in bacon and cheese