Content Question about a stolen Kindle 3 (wi-fi only)

tao · 07-14-2011, 10:42 AM

My Kindle 3 (Wi-Fi only) was stolen recently. The thief ordered some books using my unit (I did not set a password on the unit). Later I called Amazon to have it blacklisted and disabled.

Since I have some personal document on the unit, I am worrying that if the thief does not turn on wi-fi again, he may still be able to read my document, and find some way to steal my identity.

I called Amazon for confirmation that the unit did indeed has been disabled, but the representative was rather vague about it. She just mentioned that a blacklisted unit cannot be used at all, regardless the status of the wi-fi. But I am not totally convinced.

Can someone verify that, if the thief does not turn on wi-fi ever again, he can still access my content already downloaded on the unit?

Thank you very much.

pidgeon92 · 07-14-2011, 11:13 AM

Yes, they will be able to access all documents on the Kindle.

DMB · 07-14-2011, 12:21 PM

Amazon can't access the Kindle if the wireless is off, so they can't possibly delete what's on it.

My commiserations. I had mine stolen in December. It's a horrible blow.

tao · 07-14-2011, 01:19 PM

Thank you for the answers. I should have set the password on the unit. I will do that with my replacement unit.

Mine was snatched while I was reading on the subway during evening rush hour. Maybe I should refrain from reading my Kindles in public space. Read a paper book will be much safer.

It seems the Kindle is a thief magnet now. I hope the blacklist policy will be a deterrence.

chas0039 · 07-14-2011, 02:31 PM

People were doing the same thing with ipods a few years back when they were new, just grabbing them right off of the listener walking down the street.

Sorry to here this.

pidgeon92 · 07-14-2011, 08:42 PM

Yep. Somebody snatched my neighbor's iPad right out of her hands on the El, and ran out the door. Fortunately, somebody saw where he went and the cops got him. They got her iPad back, but they are holding it as evidence for a week or so.

eSheri · 07-14-2011, 10:17 PM

Sorry to hear about your kindle. I'm glad you weren't hurt.

jackastor · 07-14-2011, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eSheri

Sorry to hear about your kindle. I'm glad you weren't hurt.

Well i guess there is some small humour in it. AT the least the police will be looking for a well read thief.

Glad things are ok. good luck

cathie · 07-16-2011, 08:06 PM

That's terrible! I would be lost without mine.

Mark Rehorst · 07-16-2011, 08:35 PM

I am sorry you got ripped off. Fish hooks and razor blades epoxied to the perimeter of the device will likely prevent a snatch and run theft in the future...

eSheri · 07-22-2011, 01:50 AM

Someone stole my day planner 2 years ago. my entire life was in that thing! so, trust me, i know how you feel....

07-14-2011, 10:42 AM	#1
tao Book Lover Posts: 30 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New York City Device: Sony PRS-505; Kindle 3	Question about a stolen Kindle 3 (wi-fi only) My Kindle 3 (Wi-Fi only) was stolen recently. The thief ordered some books using my unit (I did not set a password on the unit). Later I called Amazon to have it blacklisted and disabled. Since I have some personal document on the unit, I am worrying that if the thief does not turn on wi-fi again, he may still be able to read my document, and find some way to steal my identity. I called Amazon for confirmation that the unit did indeed has been disabled, but the representative was rather vague about it. She just mentioned that a blacklisted unit cannot be used at all, regardless the status of the wi-fi. But I am not totally convinced. Can someone verify that, if the thief does not turn on wi-fi ever again, he can still access my content already downloaded on the unit? Thank you very much. Last edited by tao; 07-14-2011 at 11:39 AM.

07-14-2011, 01:19 PM	#4
tao Book Lover Posts: 30 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New York City Device: Sony PRS-505; Kindle 3	Thank you for the answers. I should have set the password on the unit. I will do that with my replacement unit. Mine was snatched while I was reading on the subway during evening rush hour. Maybe I should refrain from reading my Kindles in public space. Read a paper book will be much safer. It seems the Kindle is a thief magnet now. I hope the blacklist policy will be a deterrence. Last edited by tao; 07-14-2011 at 01:24 PM.

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pidgeon92 Wizard Posts: 3,144 Karma: 8426142 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kindle PW2, Kindle Voyage, Kindle DXG, Boox M90, Kobo Aura HD	Yes, they will be able to access all documents on the Kindle.

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DMB Old Git Posts: 958 Karma: 1840790 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Switzerland (mostly) Device: Two kindle PWs wifi, kindle fire, iPad3 wifi	Amazon can't access the Kindle if the wireless is off, so they can't possibly delete what's on it. My commiserations. I had mine stolen in December. It's a horrible blow.

07-14-2011, 02:31 PM	#5
chas0039 Sceptic Posts: 573 Karma: 73436 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Lake Device: rooted Nooks, retired. JetBook Lite, Kindle 3, 4, Kobo Nia, Libra H2O.	People were doing the same thing with ipods a few years back when they were new, just grabbing them right off of the listener walking down the street. Sorry to here this.

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pidgeon92 Wizard Posts: 3,144 Karma: 8426142 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kindle PW2, Kindle Voyage, Kindle DXG, Boox M90, Kobo Aura HD	Yep. Somebody snatched my neighbor's iPad right out of her hands on the El, and ran out the door. Fortunately, somebody saw where he went and the cops got him. They got her iPad back, but they are holding it as evidence for a week or so.

07-14-2011, 10:17 PM	#7
eSheri Addict Posts: 323 Karma: 1015098 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Middle of the US Device: K3+3G, Sony 350, Kindle Fire HD, iPad Mini	Sorry to hear about your kindle. I'm glad you weren't hurt.

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cathie Connoisseur Posts: 68 Karma: 200 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: kindle, Kindle Fire	That's terrible! I would be lost without mine.

07-16-2011, 08:35 PM	#10
Mark Rehorst was engr, now dentist Posts: 143 Karma: 18558 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Riverside, Ca Device: Kindle DXG	I am sorry you got ripped off. Fish hooks and razor blades epoxied to the perimeter of the device will likely prevent a snatch and run theft in the future...

07-22-2011, 01:50 AM	#11
eSheri Addict Posts: 323 Karma: 1015098 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Middle of the US Device: K3+3G, Sony 350, Kindle Fire HD, iPad Mini	Someone stole my day planner 2 years ago. my entire life was in that thing! so, trust me, i know how you feel....

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