Stolen!!!!

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Brick
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Jul 30, 2005, 9:21 PM

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My one month old LG VX6100 was stolen at Hershey Park almost two weeks ago.

I have:

Filed a police report
Sent in the ESN to the other network providers that use this LG so they will not activate this phone
Been watching EBay to make sure that the thief is not trying to sell the phone
Been waiting for Verizon's detailed billing to nail this person. (We do know they used the phone)
Called local Hershey pawn shops but they tell me that they don't accept cell phones

Some of the sellers on Ebay will not send me the ESN stating...

"I have had in the past with people using the ESN to activate the phone on their account without even having the phone"

This doesn't make any sense to me..why would someone activate a phone that they don't have? Wouldn't they be paying for something they don't own? Or am I clueless??

ANY other ideas about how I can track my camera phone? I want my pictures back!!

teleguy
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Jul 31, 2005, 12:16 PM

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Be sure you notified Verizon that it was stolen. You might consider asking Verizon to disable the phone so it cannot be used to run up a big bill in your name instead of hoping to catch him by tracking who he calls. (Do you think his friends will tell on him?) Ask Verizon what they recommend, but I would strongly encourage you to shut it off. The likelihood of you getting a big bill is greater than the chance of fingering the thief, I would think.

Also ask Verizon if the phone book and personal info can be erased remotely. I know my carrier has this capability and uses it in these situations.

Yes if an eBay seller won't provide ESN, then you DEFINITELY don't want to buy that phone. There is a good chance that it is stolen.

You are correct that it would make no sense for someone to activate the ESN on their account without having the phone.

As far as your pics, had you uploaded them to Verizon's PixPlace site? You might have without even realizing it. getitnow.vzwshop.com/getpixflix.main.do#

Let us know how it turns out, especially what Verizon does or doesn't help with.

cel
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Mar 28, 2006, 1:41 PM

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I too had my LG 8100 stolen, only 4 months in use. The little bastard asked me what I was willing to give him for the return. I agreed to the price and he still did not give it up. We contacted his father and still no phone. I feel your pain. I am having a very difficult time finding a decent phone at a decent price. Make sure you have the cell phone shut down. They will give you a courtesy shut down for 30 days. Good luck.