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Donating Your Old Phone is Great – Leaving Behind Data is Not

Mackenzie Mosieur

Feb 4, 20201 min read

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....

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Mackenzie Mosieur

Dec 26, 20192 min read

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...

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Lady Gaga’s Golden Globes Dress – In The Lost & Found?

Mackenzie Mosieur

Nov 19, 20192 min read

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...

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month – A Time to Take Action

Mackenzie Mosieur

Oct 15, 20192 min read

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,...

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Mackenzie Mosieur

Aug 15, 20192 min read

“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...

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Deactivated Phone Saves 13 Siblings Being Held Hostage

Mackenzie Mosieur

May 16, 20192 min read

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....

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Elderly and Alone, Can You Call for Help?

Mackenzie Mosieur

May 16, 20191 min read

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...

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Mackenzie Mosieur

May 15, 20192 min read

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...

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How iPhone Activation Lock Prevents Your Donated Phone from Being Used

Mackenzie Mosieur

Apr 15, 20192 min read

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...

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Brave Abuse Victim Shares Her Story – Now a 911 Cell Phone Bank Supporter

Mackenzie Mosieur

Apr 15, 20193 min read

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...

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Donating Cell Phones – How It Can Help Your Local Community

Mackenzie Mosieur

Feb 21, 20193 min read

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...

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How Travelers Feel About Lost and Found Policies

James Mosieur

May 17, 20182 min read

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...

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From the News: Confiscated Cell Phone Leads to Principal’s Arrest

Laura L. Isaacs

Apr 4, 20182 min read

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...

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Bob Mikler

Mar 19, 20181 min read

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...

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Kristina Kiik, Esq.

Mar 19, 20183 min read

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...

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Why Dispose of Smartphones and Credit Cards the Same Way?

Laura L. Isaacs

Feb 8, 20182 min read

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:...

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Kristina Kiik, Esq.

Feb 2, 20183 min read

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...

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Bob Mikler

Feb 2, 20181 min read

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...

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Poor Lost and Found Disposal Methods Could Endanger Staff

James Mosieur

Jan 24, 20182 min read

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...

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Going Green? Consider Recycling E-waste and Saving Lives.

James Mosieur

Jan 18, 20182 min read

Going Green? Consider Recycling E-waste and Saving Lives.

You might think your business is environmentally savvy, but did you know there’s more to going green than saving water and switching to...

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