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Police warning of new slate of phone scamsUnauthorized porting is similar to another scam the Ontario Provincial Police warned consumers about this week: SIM swapping.CanadaNov 15, 2019
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Smartphone thefts drop dramatically in cities with ‘kill switch’ technologySmartphone thefts have dramatically declined in three major cities since manufacturers began implementing “kill switch” technology.CanadaFeb 11, 2015
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Smartphone kill switch could save consumers $2.6 billion per yearAdding anti-theft features such as the highly-debated smartphone “kill switch” to devices could save consumers up to US$2.6 billion per year, according to a new study.CanadaApr 1, 2014
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With phone theft on the rise, is the national blacklist working?Over 30,000 phones were stolen in Toronto over the past ten years, according to a new report. But the national “blacklist” of stolen phones is trying to eliminate the market for stolen cell phones.CrimeFeb 17, 2014
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