Why You Should Never Let Stuff Get Stolen
April 7, 2009 by Rico Mossesgeld
Filed under Ramblings of a Gadget Geek
Why? Read on below:
A friend’s old-generation Macbook Pro was stolen over a year ago. So imagine his surprise when he encountered it on a for-sale forum. The serial number posted by the seller indicated that it was my friend’s long lost Macbook Pro! 
So my friend contacts the seller, confronting him about the laptop while asking him to return it. Initially, the seller agreed to return the laptop immediately, and look for the thief. Unfortunately, on the agreed date, the seller was a no-show.
Now I’m assuming the seller had nothing to do with the original theft. After all he posted the serial number (in compliance with the forum’s rules), right? So why did he decided to stonewall my friend, and protect himself by lawyering up?
Well, in the Philippines, where I’m currently based, the anti-fencing law is pretty severe. Mere possession is enough to land you in jail. So obviously, the seller was covering his ass.
And that’s why you should be careful and never let your stuff get stolen, if you can help. For if somehow you have a chance of retrieving your stolen stuff, there are still potential complications that may continue to put your lost item(s) beyond your reach. Especially if the whole thing starts involving the police and the courts.
(The complete story is on Mac user forum PhilMUG)
I usually let my stuff get stolen, but now I won’t – than you!
Uh… you’re welcome Misko! Haha