Thread: Bought a used Kindle, turns out to be "lost or stolen"
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Old 08-28-2013, 05:47 PM   #28
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Originally Posted by HansTWN View Post
I find it rather strange that Amazon doesn't assist owners of lost Kindles? What are the "security issues" if someone returns a stolen Kindle to Amazon and Amazon then contacts the owner? After all, if the Kindle has been blacklisted, then Amazon knows the original owner. And they might even be able to help track down thieves and/or people frequently fencing the stolen Kindles on Ebay/Craig's list.
I agree. Even if Amazon doesn't want to get involved in the matter they can offer to give the finder's phone number to the one who lost the kindle if both parties agree.
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