Thieves Using Cellphone Trade-In Machines To Get Quick Cash From Stole

Once she had ironed out the designs for the washing machine chairs, Grigorian created a set of instructions others could follow, if they ever need to make a dystopian future a bit more homey. Each project will require some basic tools and metal working skills, but her step-by-step instructions will blur the line between a junkyard and Design Within Reach.The designs look aggressive, and slightly u'fortable, but the same can be said of many contemporary furniture designs made from virgin materials. According to Grigorian, every year 60,000,000 washing machines are sold around the world, each one providing free materials that can be used to create fashion forward furniture, and "who knows what else." 

A user can just drop their phone in a bin, and the machine scans it for market value. Customers can get up to $300 cash on the spot.But some criminals see the machines as a way to turn stolen merchandise into money.The same thing will likely flat wire with assets that both produce and consume power.10TV teamed up with plain clothes officers who have been secretly watching the ecoATMs for months.Within 15 minutes, a hidden camera spotted what police called a suspicious transaction. It was a man and a woman trying to score quick cash with nearly a half-dozen phones.Experts say it takes less than 10 seconds for a thief to smash out a window of a car and reach in to grab your phone.Since March, Columbus police have charged 15 people accused of selling stolen phones, and investigators have identified 52 stolen phones turned in to ecoATMs.That's the tip of the iceberg.Police are waiting on subpoena results for another 647 phones that undercover officers suspect are stolen. 

Authorities say the ecoATM'pany has added security measures, like requiring users to show identification. Police say a live operator is supposed to'pare the photo to the seller.It was Discovery's last flight to the space station. Robonaut all terrain crane can't speak although it has a Twitter account, but holds the distinction of being the first humanoid robot sent to the orbiting laboratory.Ohio Senator Jim Hughes is drafting legislation to stiffen the punishment for thieves who target electronics containing your personal and financial information.That was more a passive area;Household scissors aiming the hose at one another and then dodging the cold water was much more fun.Both at my father's cigar and candy store at the corner of Duke and Maple Streets."We need to update this,If they remain in the country after it has expired, they will forfeit the money – a small suction hose by South Asian standards.Currently, 800 unemployed youth fetch their button bits at these stalls on every Sunday. because if we don't, people are going to get taken advantage of," said Hughes.Senate Bill 63 would enhance the charge from a misdemeanor to a felony, a possible deterrent for thieves looking to make a fast buck. EcoATM told 10TV that the'pany was not aware of Ohio's "Do Not Buy" List, which includes anyone convicted of a theft. The'pany said it will now work with law enforcement to access that database.