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Covid-19 Update
To our clients and supporters: One of our highest priorities are the health and safety of our staff, supporters and the clients we...
James Mosieur
Mar 12, 20201 min read
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Donating Your Old Phone is Great – Leaving Behind Data is Not
Recycling materials is great for the environment, no issue there. The problem comes when the device is now the property of a new owner....
Mackenzie Mosieur
Feb 4, 20201 min read
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You Helped Save A Life – Again!
Our supporters may not realize the real impact they have on victims, and when they do, their excitement is evident. Vicki Ruley, Crime...
Mackenzie Mosieur
Dec 26, 20192 min read
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Lady Gaga’s Golden Globes Dress – In The Lost & Found?
How does a valuable item like a celebrity’s custom designer gown turn up in a hotels lost and found? Could it be the same reason we leave...
Mackenzie Mosieur
Nov 19, 20192 min read
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month – A Time to Take Action
October isn’t just a time to watch the leaves change, being domestic violence awareness month, it’s a time to reflect. Every minute,...
Mackenzie Mosieur
Oct 15, 20192 min read
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“I Only Have One or Two”
We just checked out of the hotel and we’re headed to the airport. We’re standing in line to go through security when my 14-year-old...
Mackenzie Mosieur
Aug 15, 20192 min read
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Deactivated Phone Saves 13 Siblings Being Held Hostage
As parents, it's your responsibility to care for and love your children. Unfortunately, we see that isn’t always the case in this world....
Mackenzie Mosieur
May 16, 20192 min read
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Elderly and Alone, Can You Call for Help?
Our loved ones are dear to us, especially our elderly relatives. One way we show we care is by making sure they are taken care of in case...
Mackenzie Mosieur
May 16, 20191 min read
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Did You Read the User Agreement?
When you send your lost and found devices to a certified electronics recycler, you expect your job to be done and your hands clean. Using...
Mackenzie Mosieur
May 15, 20192 min read
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How iPhone Activation Lock Prevents Your Donated Phone from Being Used
With new smartphone prices climbing to the $1,000 range, buying a used phone is a great money-saving alternative! These used phones are...
Mackenzie Mosieur
Apr 15, 20192 min read
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Brave Abuse Victim Shares Her Story – Now a 911 Cell Phone Bank Supporter
Linda Low shares her heart-wrenching story of abuse, and how she bravely escaped a seemingly hopeless situation. Read for yourself to see...
Mackenzie Mosieur
Apr 15, 20193 min read
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Donating Cell Phones – How It Can Help Your Local Community
We live in a world heavily reliant on technology. Smartphones are extremely beneficial and at this point vital. But is the primary...
Mackenzie Mosieur
Feb 21, 20193 min read
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How Travelers Feel About Lost and Found Policies
Today’s travelers pack more than pajamas, sunscreen and flip-flops when they head out on overnight adventures. According to a recent...
James Mosieur
May 17, 20182 min read
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From the News: Confiscated Cell Phone Leads to Principal’s Arrest
It’s an undeniable fact: Bad things can happen when lost cell phones fall into the wrong hands, especially if the device belongs to a...
Laura L. Isaacs
Apr 4, 20182 min read
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Have You Lost HopeLine?
It has recently come to our attention that Verizon is no longer accepting phone donations to their Hope Line program. We have heard from...
Bob Mikler
Mar 19, 20181 min read
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From Lost to Liable
When we think about data breaches, what comes to mind first are the big-box retailers, online stores, and chain restaurants that perform...
Kristina Kiik, Esq.
Mar 19, 20183 min read
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Why Dispose of Smartphones and Credit Cards the Same Way?
What holds the keys to your identity and fits into the palm of your hand? If you’re like most people, the answer is likely within reach:...
Laura L. Isaacs
Feb 8, 20182 min read
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The Inn Keeper and the iPhone
You operate and manage a small hotel next to a convention center in large city. The hotel’s excellent location and service attract...
Kristina Kiik, Esq.
Feb 2, 20183 min read
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Thanks For Your Support Sheriff High!
Since 2007 Prince Georges County Sheriff’s Office has been a strong supporter of the 911 Cell Phone Bank. During that time, the...
Bob Mikler
Feb 2, 20181 min read
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Poor Lost and Found Disposal Methods Could Endanger Staff
It’s a fairly common practice: Many businesses and organizations give unclaimed items collected by lost and found departments to...
James Mosieur
Jan 24, 20182 min read
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