Comments on: iPhone a traveler’s best friend http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/10/iphone-saves-the-day/ Where TV Finds the Future Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:43:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Mike http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/10/iphone-saves-the-day/#comment-487659 Mike Wed, 12 Sep 2007 05:47:56 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/10/iphone-saves-the-day/#comment-487659 A BIG warning about using this feature when looking up a locksmith. I am the president of the illinois indiana locksmith association. There is a serious problem in the locksmith industry. We are being overrun by Israeli organized crime. These scam companys are putting listings up all over the united states in just about every city. These listings all use addresses which are actually phony. They are usually an empty lot, pizza place, laundrymat, or any other business that is at that address. There are well over 100,000 of these listings nation wide along with 100s of very professional looking websites. One of these phony companys has well over 300 sites. These Phony locksmith companys are employing Israely citizens that are visiting from israel. They are trained to Rip off the unsuspecting consumer who calls them. For instance if you were locked out of your car they will tell you it is 39.00 service. When they arrive this translates to 39.00 service call and another 100.00 to open your car. They quote various service rates but will never give you a total price when asked. they always are vague. I can go on and on with storys but if you want to learn more just google the words Phony locksmith(s) you can ad the word news so it pulls up many investigative news storys from around the country. The BBB has Issued a nation Wide alert regarding these companys. They are counting on you to call them by using the exact methods that were explained above in the story. Other notes: they are putting double full page ads all around the country in yellow page books. We are constantly informing the various yellow books and they are ignoring the fact that these scammers are operating. They seem to only be concerned about the money they recieve for selling the ads. BIg Money. I emplore everyone that reads this to be cautious when ordering a locksmith. Ask questions such as what is your location or see if they match it to the address listed. Ask lots of questions, if they are evasive be very careful. These companys will usually ask for your zip code. These companys use 1000s of different names many are genaric sounding others sound like mom and pops. If you have an experiance with one of these companys please file a complaint with the attorney general in your state. It doesnt matter if they get you for 100.00 or 5,000.00 Please take the time to file a complaint to help put an end to these phonys. There are many storys of people getting ripped off by 1000s of dollars. Keyman424@aol.com A BIG warning about using this feature when looking up a locksmith.

I am the president of the illinois indiana locksmith association.

There is a serious problem in the locksmith industry. We are being overrun by Israeli organized crime.

These scam companys are putting listings up all over the united states in just about every city.

These listings all use addresses which are actually phony. They are usually an empty lot, pizza place, laundrymat, or any other business that is at that address.

There are well over 100,000 of these listings nation wide along with 100s of very professional looking websites. One of these phony companys has well over 300 sites.

These Phony locksmith companys are employing Israely citizens that are visiting from israel.

They are trained to Rip off the unsuspecting consumer who calls them.

For instance if you were locked out of your car they will tell you it is 39.00 service. When they arrive this translates to 39.00 service call and another 100.00 to open your car. They quote various service rates but will never give you a total price when asked. they always are vague.

I can go on and on with storys but if you want to learn more just google the words Phony locksmith(s) you can ad the word news so it pulls up many investigative news storys from around the country.

The BBB has Issued a nation Wide alert regarding these companys.

They are counting on you to call them by using the exact methods that were explained above in the story.

Other notes: they are putting double full page ads all around the country in yellow page books. We are constantly informing the various yellow books and they are ignoring the fact that these scammers are operating. They seem to only be concerned about the money they recieve for selling the ads. BIg Money.

I emplore everyone that reads this to be cautious when ordering a locksmith.

Ask questions such as what is your location or see if they match it to the address listed.

Ask lots of questions, if they are evasive be very careful.

These companys will usually ask for your zip code.

These companys use 1000s of different names many are genaric sounding others sound like mom and pops.

If you have an experiance with one of these companys please file a complaint with the attorney general in your state. It doesnt matter if they get you for 100.00 or 5,000.00

Please take the time to file a complaint to help put an end to these phonys.

There are many storys of people getting ripped off by 1000s of dollars.

Keyman424@aol.com

]]> By: Maxx http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/10/iphone-saves-the-day/#comment-487275 Maxx Tue, 11 Sep 2007 21:33:26 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/10/iphone-saves-the-day/#comment-487275 The iPhone doesnt have GPS functionality. You are either mistaken or telling a fib if you think that the EDGE network told you where you were. The iPhone doesnt have GPS functionality. You are either mistaken or telling a fib if you think that the EDGE network told you where you were.

]]> By: Joe http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/10/iphone-saves-the-day/#comment-487249 Joe Tue, 11 Sep 2007 21:04:26 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/10/iphone-saves-the-day/#comment-487249 @Geraid: Psst. It's the fancy UI. @Geraid: Psst. It’s the fancy UI.

]]> By: baker http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/10/iphone-saves-the-day/#comment-487106 baker Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:54:25 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/10/iphone-saves-the-day/#comment-487106 and my Helio Ocean does the same, but that's the genius of Apple - it's like NONE of this was possible without their products, anything less is uncivilized, or so goes public perception. and my Helio Ocean does the same, but that’s the genius of Apple - it’s like NONE of this was possible without their products, anything less is uncivilized, or so goes public perception.

]]> By: Gerald A http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/10/iphone-saves-the-day/#comment-487097 Gerald A Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:40:44 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/10/iphone-saves-the-day/#comment-487097 Interesting thing is that the TREO (Palm Software) does the same things, but even better. It does not have the fancy UI or clunky touch pad keyboard. But it has a great QWERTY keyboard and also Gafiti. I am not sure why Palm is not touting its capabilities. Also it plays Mp3's, works with Google Maps, and dials out through GM. Also with sprint service, you get streaming content and also a Camera. Not sure what the fuss is for the iPhone. Interesting thing is that the TREO (Palm Software) does the same things, but even better. It does not have the fancy UI or clunky touch pad keyboard. But it has a great QWERTY keyboard and also Gafiti. I am not sure why Palm is not touting its capabilities. Also it plays Mp3’s, works with Google Maps, and dials out through GM. Also with sprint service, you get streaming content and also a Camera. Not sure what the fuss is for the iPhone.

]]> By: Mnewman http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/10/iphone-saves-the-day/#comment-487042 Mnewman Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:09:14 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/10/iphone-saves-the-day/#comment-487042 Jason; you will miss Tmobile like a dear friend. My only regret about the iPhone is having to deal with AT&T. Nothing like AT&T service. Closed during the evenings and horrible weekend hours, Closed Sundays, huge bills and long wait times for service are just some of the problems I have had the last 3 weeks. I wish to take this phone back to Tmobile. Jason; you will miss Tmobile like a dear friend. My only regret about the iPhone is having to deal with AT&T. Nothing like AT&T service. Closed during the evenings and horrible weekend hours, Closed Sundays, huge bills and long wait times for service are just some of the problems I have had the last 3 weeks. I wish to take this phone back to Tmobile.

]]> By: Jason http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/10/iphone-saves-the-day/#comment-486950 Jason Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:22:33 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/10/iphone-saves-the-day/#comment-486950 This is not helping, Don, in my quest to run out my current T-Mobile contract before buying an iPhone. May seems so long away... This is not helping, Don, in my quest to run out my current T-Mobile contract before buying an iPhone. May seems so long away…

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