“That sinking helpless feeling…I lost my iPhone, and everything on it is making me feel vulnerable. Holiday weekend. I got a call directly from MicroTrax within an hour and a half of losing it. A couple found it on the ground at the gas station and called the number on the MicroTrax sticker. Apparently I knocked it out of the car door pocket while stopping to get fuel. They met me and gave it back. Whew. I am ecstatic! Thanks MicroTrax. I will never go without your service!” – Steve R.
“This service already paid for itself! My smart phone was found so I didn’t have to pay the $80 deductible for a replacement from my cell phone insurance provider. I love the fact that it also protects 9 of my other things. Inexpensive protection with awesome results!” - Dylan P.
We have all read about it and we are shocked. Apple has been storing our location data from our cell phones without our knowledge. Source: CNN While Google collects similar data from its android phones in their own centralized database, what makes Apple’s actions even more dangerous is that the data is stored without encryption and is automatically transferred to any synced computer or iOS device. This means that hackers, law enforcement, spouses or friends could easily use your device to get a complete log of every location you have ever visited. Do we really want that level of access to our private data?
When it comes to lost and found, electronic tracking like GPS theoretically sounds like the perfect tool. Why not rely on your phones built in GPS to help you locate it if it is ever lost or stolen? There are some obvious reasons why GPS is the not the most reliable, not the least of which is the fact that it requires your phone to be on with the battery charged. Any software solution is also prone to computer viruses and hacking. But perhaps the greater argument against location-based electronic surveillance is the worry of the wrong people getting access to our past location history. Do you really want a stranger to know where you live, where you work, or the location of your children’s school?
The MicroTrax system offers a better solution. With labels and nearly invisible identification tags, the MicroTrax system has been proven effective in returning over 75% of lost or stolen items to their rightful owners. The tags, called MicroDots, are passive (not electronic and do not transmit or store any location data) and can be applied to anything, not just electronics, because they do not actively monitor your every move. MicroDots do not require anything other than their initial application – after that, your protection is permanent, confidential, and indisputable. In this day and age where rapid evolutions in technology are presenting us with more and more moral dilemmas that threaten our privacy and security, it is nice to know that there is still a high-tech product that works without such compromises.
“I was on a walk recently and noticed a cell phone along the edge of the road. The battery was dead so I called the toll free number on the MicroTrax label. The customer service rep put me in touch with the person who lost the phone and we met at a local coffee shop. I don’t know of a quicker way that I could have gotten it back to them.” - Tammy K.
“I’m a customer service representative at a major shopping center and recently had a lost phone turned into the lost and found department. When I turned the cellphone over, I noticed the MicroTrax label and called to report the item as found. If all the found items we received had MicroTrax labels, my job would be a lot easier!” - Jolene M.
“I misplaced my cell phone while I was on my University campus and because it was labeled with my MicroTrax sticker, a fellow student picked it up and called the 800 number to turn it in. I got my phone back that same day-it was awesome!” Kyle M.
“I’m an electrical contractor and work on multiple job sites every week. I purchased the MicroTrax system and have assurance knowing that if I leave something behind, I will have a great chance of getting it back. I even marked and registered my daughters new iPod that replaced the one she lost at school. The registration process on the website was extremely easy – Thanks MicroTrax!” Jason S.
Have you ever lost or had a cellular phone stolen? Do you remember the anxiety you felt knowing that you had not only lost the device but all the information on it? There are many implications of losing devices containing personal information. These include increased insurance premiums and the risk of having business and private information in the hands of a thief. Since the loss of a device such as a smart phone has far reaching effects, there are prevention strategies that individuals can employ. Additionally, there are solutions available that can help to recover the stolen or lost items.
Implications of losing devices
Loss of intangible information –
There are devices today such as phones and laptops that store a vast amount of personal and business information (e-mails, texts, numbers and addresses). Nowadays, many persons use smart phones as a money management tool to conduct multiple financial transactions (payments, deposits and transfers). In some instances, the smart phone may be even be swiped in a similar manner as a credit card.
Increased insurance premiums –
Insurance coverage is a form of protection against accidents, theft or disasters. Loss of personal and expensive devices such as laptops and phones can result in higher premiums for the customer. Insurance companies now see the coverage of certain items as a greater risk; therefore, a greater premium is required. This means that you will have to find more money in your budget for your insurance needs.
Solutions
The solutions for the protection of valuable personal are two-fold – theft prevention strategies and property recovery solutions.
Theft Prevention Tips
Property recovery solutions
Losing intangible personal information is something to be avoided. However, there are instances when you will lose a device containing vital information. Either way, there are theft prevention tips you can follow and property recovery solutions that you can explore.
“I lost my cell phone while I was hiking and by the time I got home, I had an email from MicroTrax saying that my phone had been reported found. I was ecstatic! MicroTrax set-up a face-to-face meeting and I had my phone back in less than 4 hours. MicroTrax even rewarded the nice woman who found my phone! Thanks MicroTrax!” - Sandy T.
“I recently acquired an iPad — & wanted to make sure it wouldn’t be stolen if I misplaced it. I had heard about “MicroTrax” and decided to research the effectiveness of their product on the internet. After much research, I decided to buy. It was extremely easy! I received the product within two days. I attached the Microdots and MicroTrax security stickers on my iPad, wallet, iPhone, Blackberry, my flat screen TV in my garage, & my wife’s keys. I feel so much better that the chance of petty crime has been eliminated with my purchase. Well worth the money. They say — the worst time to buy this type of product is after a theft” Randy R.
