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Mobile Phone Boxing SE - maryhada - 11-28-2018
Hey all,
I've set up an SE for a mobile phone. I've contacted support, given my IMEI and SN and made a phantom issue with the phone. They have arranged a courier to pick it up. First SE of this nature so have a few questions:
-how likely is it the courier will open the package to check its contents
-once the 'phone' is in transit, should I turn the phone off and not use it? I would imagine the company would be able to track it using the IMEI and S/N if it was turned on
-with regard to packing the 'phone', any tips on what to put into the phone box to add weight/how to wrap it etc.
Thanks in advance
RE: Mobile Phone Boxing SE - mothered - 11-28-2018
* Unless Instructed, a courier's job Is to pick up the package and deliver It.
* The IMEI number can be tracked to It's respective phone by certain authorities such as the police and phone carrier, so It's best to not keep It active.
*What's the make and model of the phone?
RE: Mobile Phone Boxing SE - maryhada - 11-28-2018
(11-28-2018, 11:25 AM)mothered Wrote: * Unless Instructed, a courier's job Is to pick up the package and deliver It.
* The IMEI number can be tracked to It's respective phone by certain authorities such as the police and phone carrier, so It's best to not keep It active.
*What's the make and model of the phone?
Huawei P20 pro. I've decided to bin the idea, as they could just blacklist the phone once they send me the replacement.
RE: Mobile Phone Boxing SE - Nutany - 11-28-2018
(11-28-2018, 01:58 PM)maryhada Wrote:(11-28-2018, 11:25 AM)mothered Wrote: * Unless Instructed, a courier's job Is to pick up the package and deliver It.
* The IMEI number can be tracked to It's respective phone by certain authorities such as the police and phone carrier, so It's best to not keep It active.
*What's the make and model of the phone?
Huawei P20 pro. I've decided to bin the idea, as they could just blacklist the phone once they send me the replacement.
I thought you gave them an IMEI you bought. Thanks for the tip though, this seems kind of easy. If one would get an IMEI
RE: Mobile Phone Boxing SE - maryhada - 11-28-2018
(11-28-2018, 04:16 PM)Lucas1543 Wrote:(11-28-2018, 01:58 PM)maryhada Wrote:(11-28-2018, 11:25 AM)mothered Wrote: * Unless Instructed, a courier's job Is to pick up the package and deliver It.
* The IMEI number can be tracked to It's respective phone by certain authorities such as the police and phone carrier, so It's best to not keep It active.
*What's the make and model of the phone?
Huawei P20 pro. I've decided to bin the idea, as they could just blacklist the phone once they send me the replacement.
I thought you gave them an IMEI you bought. Thanks for the tip though, this seems kind of easy. If one would get an IMEI
No I was using my actual personal phone. I reckon I'll try it again using another IMEI though, it all depends on what courier you get so that's a pretty good chance in my books
RE: Mobile Phone Boxing SE - Nutany - 11-28-2018
(11-28-2018, 07:15 PM)maryhada Wrote:(11-28-2018, 04:16 PM)Lucas1543 Wrote:(11-28-2018, 01:58 PM)maryhada Wrote: Huawei P20 pro. I've decided to bin the idea, as they could just blacklist the phone once they send me the replacement.
I thought you gave them an IMEI you bought. Thanks for the tip though, this seems kind of easy. If one would get an IMEI
No I was using my actual personal phone. I reckon I'll try it again using another IMEI though, it all depends on what courier you get so that's a pretty good chance in my books
How much does the phone weigh?
RE: Mobile Phone Boxing SE - enether - 11-29-2018
So, are there actually stories of authorities tracking IMEI numbers through phone carriers and getting to the person behind it?
It seems like too much trouble for a simple phone that's less than a thousand dollars. I feel like the authorities have higher priorities
RE: Mobile Phone Boxing SE - mothered - 11-29-2018
(11-29-2018, 01:01 AM)enether Wrote: So, are there actually stories of authorities tracking IMEI numbers through phone carriers and getting to the person behind it?
They can and do, however a court order Is required and It must demonstrate good reason (probable cause) to Issue the warrant.
For the purpose of arresting those who've SEd a phone, It's extremely unlikely.