Re: [Skunkworks] How I lost my Nexus 4 to Nairobi's best con man
Bernard, Because they are an old friend etc. it might take a while to recognize them so I'd probably need more than the 5 seconds to do that. But since for security reasons I only give myself that time then I might ignore someone I know (knew?) It's imperfect but what to do? Mutinda. On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 11:52 AM, Bernard Kioko <bkioko@bernsoft.com> wrote:
Mutinda,
I don’t think you would be ignoring an old friend in the case of Denis coz I don’t see in the story any part that guy tried to introduce himself as an old acquaintance.
*From:* Mutinda Kitana via skunkworks [mailto:skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke] *Sent:* Tuesday, March 01, 2016 11:34 AM *To:* Skunkworks Mailing List *Subject:* Re: [Skunkworks] How I lost my Nexus 4 to Nairobi's best con man
Claude,
I especially dislike the cynicism part. I find myself only able to be charitable to street kids; otherwise a grown-up who tries to chat me up in the street that I don't recognise in about 5 seconds I usually dismiss and quickly walk away from. Sad because I might be ignoring an old schoolmate or neighbour in need...
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On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 8:09 AM, Claude D'souza via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
The sad part (minus the loss of cherished device) is that it serves to make us even more cynical and forever suspicious of strangers...usually at the expense of genuine people seeking our assistance. Moving a long...frequent backups and insurance are your friends.
On Mon, Feb 29, 2016 at 9:45 PM, Tusker 21 via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Bad things happen to other people until they happen to you.
Sorry bro.
On 29 Feb 2016 20:40, "Maxwell Sabwa via skunkworks" < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
My takeaway from this story:
1. Dennis, as someone who no longer makes a living from IT but from prose, I must say you are a really good writer.
2. This is the use of Persuasion techniques at its best.
On Mon, Feb 29, 2016 at 7:47 PM, Joseph Tintale via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
I think those guys use some sort of charm. I remember a couple of years ago being convinced to buy a 'phone', which I happily bought it. Only to find out it was just a case with some coins inside.
On 29 Feb 2016 17:18, "Peter Karunyu via skunkworks" < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Interesting read, pole for the experience.
But, if you have setup Google Drive/Dropbox sync, the pain of losing contacts and/or photos becomes manageable, because you likely don't.
On Mon, Feb 29, 2016 at 3:37 PM, Dennis Kioko via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Good Afternoon Skunks,
Last Friday, I bumped into a con man along Moi Avenue. It was the last time I saw my Nexus 4. It will be sorely missed. Here's the sad, funny, unbelievable story http://blog.denniskioko.com/2016/02/how-i-lost-my-phone-to-nairobis-best.htm...
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@Bernard, I once ducked a ruse in Thika where two strangers pretended to be old acquaintances. They brought up the name of my brother, which they actually knew! Only, I had heard from someone who had fallen for such before, the guys didn't appear to know my name(but know my bros) and their quick insistence we should "have tea". The fact that they were two was also suspicious. So, that too isn't fool proof! On 1 Mar 2016 13:00, "Mutinda Kitana via skunkworks" < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Bernard,
Because they are an old friend etc. it might take a while to recognize them so I'd probably need more than the 5 seconds to do that. But since for security reasons I only give myself that time then I might ignore someone I know (knew?) It's imperfect but what to do?
Mutinda.
On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 11:52 AM, Bernard Kioko <bkioko@bernsoft.com> wrote:
Mutinda,
I don’t think you would be ignoring an old friend in the case of Denis coz I don’t see in the story any part that guy tried to introduce himself as an old acquaintance.
*From:* Mutinda Kitana via skunkworks [mailto:skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke] *Sent:* Tuesday, March 01, 2016 11:34 AM *To:* Skunkworks Mailing List *Subject:* Re: [Skunkworks] How I lost my Nexus 4 to Nairobi's best con man
Claude,
I especially dislike the cynicism part. I find myself only able to be charitable to street kids; otherwise a grown-up who tries to chat me up in the street that I don't recognise in about 5 seconds I usually dismiss and quickly walk away from. Sad because I might be ignoring an old schoolmate or neighbour in need...
--
Mutinda Kitana Project Manager GENIUSPHERE Cell: 0722-944455 --
Don’t worry about getting motivated.
Just get going.
~ Borrowed
On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 8:09 AM, Claude D'souza via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
The sad part (minus the loss of cherished device) is that it serves to make us even more cynical and forever suspicious of strangers...usually at the expense of genuine people seeking our assistance. Moving a long...frequent backups and insurance are your friends.
On Mon, Feb 29, 2016 at 9:45 PM, Tusker 21 via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Bad things happen to other people until they happen to you.
Sorry bro.
On 29 Feb 2016 20:40, "Maxwell Sabwa via skunkworks" < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
My takeaway from this story:
1. Dennis, as someone who no longer makes a living from IT but from prose, I must say you are a really good writer.
2. This is the use of Persuasion techniques at its best.
On Mon, Feb 29, 2016 at 7:47 PM, Joseph Tintale via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
I think those guys use some sort of charm. I remember a couple of years ago being convinced to buy a 'phone', which I happily bought it. Only to find out it was just a case with some coins inside.
On 29 Feb 2016 17:18, "Peter Karunyu via skunkworks" < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Interesting read, pole for the experience.
But, if you have setup Google Drive/Dropbox sync, the pain of losing contacts and/or photos becomes manageable, because you likely don't.
On Mon, Feb 29, 2016 at 3:37 PM, Dennis Kioko via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Good Afternoon Skunks,
Last Friday, I bumped into a con man along Moi Avenue. It was the last time I saw my Nexus 4. It will be sorely missed. Here's the sad, funny, unbelievable story http://blog.denniskioko.com/2016/02/how-i-lost-my-phone-to-nairobis-best.htm...
-- with Regards:
blog.denniskioko.com <http://www.denniskioko.com/>
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How would they know the name of your brother unless with prior homework on you? On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 1:06 PM, Dennis Kioko via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
@Bernard, I once ducked a ruse in Thika where two strangers pretended to be old acquaintances. They brought up the name of my brother, which they actually knew!
Only, I had heard from someone who had fallen for such before, the guys didn't appear to know my name(but know my bros) and their quick insistence we should "have tea". The fact that they were two was also suspicious.
So, that too isn't fool proof! On 1 Mar 2016 13:00, "Mutinda Kitana via skunkworks" < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Bernard,
Because they are an old friend etc. it might take a while to recognize them so I'd probably need more than the 5 seconds to do that. But since for security reasons I only give myself that time then I might ignore someone I know (knew?) It's imperfect but what to do?
Mutinda.
On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 11:52 AM, Bernard Kioko <bkioko@bernsoft.com> wrote:
Mutinda,
I don’t think you would be ignoring an old friend in the case of Denis coz I don’t see in the story any part that guy tried to introduce himself as an old acquaintance.
*From:* Mutinda Kitana via skunkworks [mailto:skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke]
*Sent:* Tuesday, March 01, 2016 11:34 AM *To:* Skunkworks Mailing List *Subject:* Re: [Skunkworks] How I lost my Nexus 4 to Nairobi's best con man
Claude,
I especially dislike the cynicism part. I find myself only able to be charitable to street kids; otherwise a grown-up who tries to chat me up in the street that I don't recognise in about 5 seconds I usually dismiss and quickly walk away from. Sad because I might be ignoring an old schoolmate or neighbour in need...
--
Mutinda Kitana Project Manager GENIUSPHERE Cell: 0722-944455 --
Don’t worry about getting motivated.
Just get going.
~ Borrowed
On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 8:09 AM, Claude D'souza via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
The sad part (minus the loss of cherished device) is that it serves to make us even more cynical and forever suspicious of strangers...usually at the expense of genuine people seeking our assistance. Moving a long...frequent backups and insurance are your friends.
On Mon, Feb 29, 2016 at 9:45 PM, Tusker 21 via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Bad things happen to other people until they happen to you.
Sorry bro.
On 29 Feb 2016 20:40, "Maxwell Sabwa via skunkworks" < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
My takeaway from this story:
1. Dennis, as someone who no longer makes a living from IT but from prose, I must say you are a really good writer.
2. This is the use of Persuasion techniques at its best.
On Mon, Feb 29, 2016 at 7:47 PM, Joseph Tintale via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
I think those guys use some sort of charm. I remember a couple of years ago being convinced to buy a 'phone', which I happily bought it. Only to find out it was just a case with some coins inside.
On 29 Feb 2016 17:18, "Peter Karunyu via skunkworks" < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Interesting read, pole for the experience.
But, if you have setup Google Drive/Dropbox sync, the pain of losing contacts and/or photos becomes manageable, because you likely don't.
On Mon, Feb 29, 2016 at 3:37 PM, Dennis Kioko via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Good Afternoon Skunks,
Last Friday, I bumped into a con man along Moi Avenue. It was the last time I saw my Nexus 4. It will be sorely missed. Here's the sad, funny, unbelievable story http://blog.denniskioko.com/2016/02/how-i-lost-my-phone-to-nairobis-best.htm...
-- with Regards:
blog.denniskioko.com <http://www.denniskioko.com/>
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