[nabs-l] Theft & SMART Phones

[Jewel]

I agree with Joshua on this. If someone asks to borrow your cell
phone, *never* agree. I don't let my iPhone get used by anyone except
close family and friends, and those times are rare, because sometimes
settings get changed or something I don't want happens. But I do bring
my iPhone out in public; I  play games on it occasionally. In busy
areas, I might put ear buds in and listen to a book with my iPhone in
my pocket. That's the other thing. I always keep my phone in the same
pocket no matter what pants or capris I'm wearing, so I am used to the
feel of it there and know if it's not there.
My two cents,
Jewel

On 6/14/13, Joshua Lester <JLester8462 at pccua.edu> wrote:
> The disabled are also vulnerable.
> I never use my cell phone in public.
> I keep it on me, but I don't show it off.
> BTW, my phone is a Tracfone, so noone would want it!
> There are some tips I'll give you to prevent this kind of thing.
> #1. If someone asks if they can use your phone, tell them no!
> #2. Tell them that if they want you to call someone for them, that you will,
> but never hand them your phone.
> Vulnerability doesn't discriminate!
> I know the article says that women are vulnerable, but for us blind folks,
> (for example,) men can be vulnerable too, especially since we're not able to
> see the intruder.
> Blessings, Joshua
> ________________________________________
> From: nabs-l [nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of Robin
> [robin-melvin at comcast.net]
> Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 2:46 PM
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> Subject: [nabs-l] Theft & SMART Phones
>
> Hello,
>
> I came across this news story about numerous iPhone thefts in the Bay
> Area of Northern California, and it reported that these thefts are
> perpetrated on vulnerable people. The people, who are targeted are
> women, and I am curious if anyone takes special precautions when
> using their SMART Phone out in public.
>
> Sent From Robin M.
>
>
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