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And todays "I only read the OP award goes to......"
Fuming!
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And todays "I only read the OP award goes to......"
Get rid as soon as possible, it won't be good if you're found with 3 stolen handsets in your possession. Ring the police and let them know, give them all the IMEIs for them, he could get in to a few issues over having them.
From now on, take note of the IMEI of all the phones you fix.
From now on, take note of the IMEI of all the phones you fix.
"should have would should have would should have would have"
The above restricts you from ever having a valid opinion, ever.
because op is (probably) a fine fixed abode upstanding citizen.. what can op do to a scumbag?
1) hit scum bag and op gets a criminal record and his windows broken
2) threaten scum bag and get broken windows and reported to the police
3) report stolen phone to police and get beaten by scum bag and broken windows
how can you win against a madman or scum bag.. without it costing a lot of money, time or effort...
the best action is (assuming its not too expensive) give the money back.. say sorry.. say you were in teh wrong... and walk away...
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Make sure you keep us all updated , this sounds like the scenario has big screen potential . Chassis fight at the Iphone Corral ?
Perhaps a simple spread sheet for your orders going forwards could give you more backup.
Log the IMEI in the presence of the customer and have them sign a receipt with a statement of their IMEI when the handset is handed over.
Then ditto that when they receive it back, demo'ing the working phone with identical IMEI on receipt.
Oh - and cash up front.
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.... Now I'm not a small lad, I'm 6ft1 and am around 15stone.. he could not budge me.
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unfortunately you're in a dodgy trade and these things will happen. Call the Fuzz
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<3 My hero.
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3000 i phone repairs at £15 quid a pop is a nice profit 
report him and tell him to go away probably in the reverse order
report him and tell him to go away probably in the reverse order
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Wow, some of these replies are absolutely shocking...what the hell does his financial situation got to do with someone coming to his house being utterly threatening?
OP, good that you've called the Police. The next thing you need to do is put up in the front of your window by the front door (so it's visible without opening the door), "These premises are monitored by CCTV" with a CCTV camera image. You could even put "These premises and grounds..."
You have obviously stumbled upon a nutter and unfortunately he knows where you live. Having worked from home and inviting Jo public inside I know exactly what you must be thinking at the moment.
If he is coming tomorrow (Sunday) and the Police aren't coming until Monday you have a problem. I'd ring the Police again and get their advice as to what to do if he does show. I would also have either a phone or a camera recording somewhere where it covers the whole door area so it can record exactly what happens and what he says. Make sure it's somewhere out of reach where he can't grab it. If you are really worried I'd be tempted to have another camera hidden recording the scene, perhaps hidden in a vase of flowers or plant, just in case he tries to grab the first camera.
Hopefully if he sees the CCTV sign he'll think twice about over-reacting and especially about any retribution in the future.
OP, good that you've called the Police. The next thing you need to do is put up in the front of your window by the front door (so it's visible without opening the door), "These premises are monitored by CCTV" with a CCTV camera image. You could even put "These premises and grounds..."
You have obviously stumbled upon a nutter and unfortunately he knows where you live. Having worked from home and inviting Jo public inside I know exactly what you must be thinking at the moment.
If he is coming tomorrow (Sunday) and the Police aren't coming until Monday you have a problem. I'd ring the Police again and get their advice as to what to do if he does show. I would also have either a phone or a camera recording somewhere where it covers the whole door area so it can record exactly what happens and what he says. Make sure it's somewhere out of reach where he can't grab it. If you are really worried I'd be tempted to have another camera hidden recording the scene, perhaps hidden in a vase of flowers or plant, just in case he tries to grab the first camera.
Hopefully if he sees the CCTV sign he'll think twice about over-reacting and especially about any retribution in the future.
I'm White british, and he seemed more asian / Indian with a overseas CS agent voice.. Not that i know what that has to do with it.. we are all the same
It is possible, But i WONT do it as it is highly against the law and carry's a prison sentence.
I have balls mate, But I'm not one to assault a person for only being slightly pushed.. Would land me in the crapper for a start.
Would you have done so? rly? or is it a case of Keyboard warrior ?
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That's right...ignore the genuine advice and amuse the trolls, that's exactly what you should do now.
I'm White british, and he seemed more asian / Indian with a overseas CS agent voice.. Not that i know what that has to do with it.. we are all the same
I knew it!
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Make sure your get his reg for the police is he comes back before they turn up.
Frankly you should have his name and address at least if your dealing with him anyway, hes given you over £1000 worth of phones some id should be shown.
Frankly you should have his name and address at least if your dealing with him anyway, hes given you over £1000 worth of phones some id should be shown.