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		Tablet's MAC address linked accused to 11M$ ransom because he returned tablet (journaldemontreal.com)
		1 point by whynotmaybe on Nov 30, 2021 \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 2 comments

waynecochran on Nov 30, 2021 [–]

Title makes no sense.

aurizon on Nov 30, 2021 | [–]

The inference is his Tablet was part of the scam and in the dialog his unique MAC address was noted and filed. He then returned it for repair or refund and someone was watching for that MAC address and acted to inquire deeper. Dumb and Dumber comes to mind

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