Ever wondered where your stolen laptop ends up? You'll be suprised
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Ever wondered where your stolen laptop ends up? You'll be suprised
At least the guy has seen the funny side of his loss and now knows were it is and who has it.... Check out
Dom's laptop is in Iran
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Dom's laptop is in Iran
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Nutloose - Your linked site requires a password for entry. Google finds plenty of stories and discussions on the theft.
I think I'd just love a remotely-detonated explosive charge hidden in the stolen laptop.
I recall a story about someone in 'Nam, who was sick of constant camera thefts by the local population. He gutted a camera and filled it with explosive, activated by the shutter button.
It probably did nothing to reduce theft by any measureable margin - but at least there would have been the satisfaction that someone who wasn't choosy about the source of their purchases, got it in the neck.
I think I'd just love a remotely-detonated explosive charge hidden in the stolen laptop.
I recall a story about someone in 'Nam, who was sick of constant camera thefts by the local population. He gutted a camera and filled it with explosive, activated by the shutter button.
It probably did nothing to reduce theft by any measureable margin - but at least there would have been the satisfaction that someone who wasn't choosy about the source of their purchases, got it in the neck.
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The link is now working and it seems Dom is somewhat mortified at identifying innocent users of his laptop as thieves - when they weren't. The laptop users apparently acquired the laptop without knowing or suspecting it was stolen.
The laptop users contacted him and offered to return the laptop, but he told them to keep it as an apology for broadcasting their faces over the 'net, indicating they were somehow involved in the theft, when they weren't.
Seeing as he now has contact with the users, perhaps he should do some detective work, and pin down the actual thieves.
The laptop users contacted him and offered to return the laptop, but he told them to keep it as an apology for broadcasting their faces over the 'net, indicating they were somehow involved in the theft, when they weren't.
Seeing as he now has contact with the users, perhaps he should do some detective work, and pin down the actual thieves.
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they're recipients of stolen goods. That puts them into the criminal category. They must have purchased from a dodgy source, knowingly.
Personally I'd have kept quiet until I'd got some embarrassing photos and then posted those online. You would only have to wait long enough
Personally I'd have kept quiet until I'd got some embarrassing photos and then posted those online. You would only have to wait long enough
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Milo - And how do you ID stolen goods? Do you always do a full investigation into the certifiable ownership record of anything you buy used??
There's a substantial difference between receivers of stolen goods who knew or suspected the item/s were stolen - as against unknowingly purchasing used goods that appear to be perfectly legit.
There's a substantial difference between receivers of stolen goods who knew or suspected the item/s were stolen - as against unknowingly purchasing used goods that appear to be perfectly legit.
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any second hand laptop is by definition suspect.
yes, if I were to purchase it I'd want to see the original documents and invoice. Especially when - as in this case -it would have a "foreign" keyboard. (i.e. in this case an English keyboard in Iran)
yes, if I were to purchase it I'd want to see the original documents and invoice. Especially when - as in this case -it would have a "foreign" keyboard. (i.e. in this case an English keyboard in Iran)
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Milo, you do realise you can't actually buy an officially sourced Apple laptop in Iran? For all we know they bought it at a shop. Not to mention that why would Apple make a Farsi keyboard given they can't sell them in Iran,
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then you reinforce my point - if it can't be legally purchased, then it must be "bent".
as for the keyboard, thats easily resolved in the same way as other keyboard layouts are on Macbooks
KB Covers Persian/Farsi Keyboard Cover for MacBook, MacBook Air & MacBook Pro PERS-M-CB-2
as for the keyboard, thats easily resolved in the same way as other keyboard layouts are on Macbooks
KB Covers Persian/Farsi Keyboard Cover for MacBook, MacBook Air & MacBook Pro PERS-M-CB-2
No I don't reinforce your point. I didn't say they can't be legally bought in Iran, just that Apple can't sell them. Buy a truckload legally in a third country, transport to Iran. Sell. Nothing has been stolen. That's what I mean by not officially sourced - there is no Apple Store in Tehran.
Well done in finding a suitable overlay. Why would the absence of such an after-market product lead you to assume a laptop was stolen?
Well done in finding a suitable overlay. Why would the absence of such an after-market product lead you to assume a laptop was stolen?
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No you cannot legally buy a truckload in a third country and ship them to Iran for sale. The embargo is total and absolute
Apple - Legal - Global Trade Compliance Information
"PROHIBITED DESTINATIONS
The U.S. holds complete embargoes against Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria.
The exportation, reexportation, sale or supply, directly or indirectly, from the United States, or by a U.S. person wherever located, of any Apple goods, software, technology (including technical data), or services to any of these countries is strictly prohibited without prior authorization by the U.S. Government. This prohibition also applies to any Apple owned subsidiary or any subsidiary employee worldwide."
In addition Apple would require any of their dealers / distributors /wholesale customers to conform to USA laws
Apple - Legal - Global Trade Compliance Information
"PROHIBITED DESTINATIONS
The U.S. holds complete embargoes against Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria.
The exportation, reexportation, sale or supply, directly or indirectly, from the United States, or by a U.S. person wherever located, of any Apple goods, software, technology (including technical data), or services to any of these countries is strictly prohibited without prior authorization by the U.S. Government. This prohibition also applies to any Apple owned subsidiary or any subsidiary employee worldwide."
In addition Apple would require any of their dealers / distributors /wholesale customers to conform to USA laws
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A couple of years ago I worked with a group of about 15 people in Tehran. About half of them had I-pads, and three or four had Macbooks.
Where they got them I don't know - all were directly or indirectly working for Iran Air so they may have bought them outside the country, and they may then have imported them 'legally'. From what I heard most Iranians who have easy and cheap access to travel go shopping in Dubai, where they no doubt partake of other pleasures and pursuits which are illegal in Iran (and of course in Dubai too under Muslim law but that's another story.)
It seems that most Western goods are readily available in Iran, many of the fashion label shops exist in Tehran (or are they fakes, I don't know?)
Where they got them I don't know - all were directly or indirectly working for Iran Air so they may have bought them outside the country, and they may then have imported them 'legally'. From what I heard most Iranians who have easy and cheap access to travel go shopping in Dubai, where they no doubt partake of other pleasures and pursuits which are illegal in Iran (and of course in Dubai too under Muslim law but that's another story.)
It seems that most Western goods are readily available in Iran, many of the fashion label shops exist in Tehran (or are they fakes, I don't know?)
C'mon Milo, we're talking about the legality of the object with respect to theft, not trade embargoes. I don't need to back the truck up to the warehouse at 2am with a jemmy bar or haunt dodgy pawn shops & pubs. I walk into the store & ask "what discount can you give me if I buy 100 Macbooks?". I have a nice business card that gives an address that's not in Iran. Of course they'll sell me the Macbooks. I don't mind being less than truthful about the final destination if asked.
Seems Apple products are popular in Iran: Buying American in Tehran: Apples, razors and Coke - Israel Business, Ynetnews
Or do you think that's all stolen as well.
We're not talking highly controlled devices such as military hardware, we're talking consumer products that are easily sourced & supply is uncontrolled. I doubt Apple products are illegal imports in Iranian so no problem in getting them across the border.
Seems Apple products are popular in Iran: Buying American in Tehran: Apples, razors and Coke - Israel Business, Ynetnews
Or do you think that's all stolen as well.
We're not talking highly controlled devices such as military hardware, we're talking consumer products that are easily sourced & supply is uncontrolled. I doubt Apple products are illegal imports in Iranian so no problem in getting them across the border.
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The problem is - He can't switch off the software and is being bombarded with reports everytime she uses Internet!!!
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Slight aside
I am working in Sudan, and was working in Syria....
I have an I PAD, should I turn myself in to the FBI or should I just go undercover......
If my I pad is stolen, should I just to direct to Jail, or can I pass GO....
Glf
I have an I PAD, should I turn myself in to the FBI or should I just go undercover......
If my I pad is stolen, should I just to direct to Jail, or can I pass GO....
Glf
