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GrabCar has access to your phone info

SouthKid — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 15:13:22 +0800

This post is to see if anyone know of this.
I've read some and heard some personal stories from friends who claim this to be so.

Supposedly some evidence indicating so is when you submit a report to support within the app.
You'll received a email notifying you that your report has been received and someone will get back to you shortly.

A couple of my friends and I have tested this out, and it is true.
Within said email - you can see the following information at the bottom most of the email

BRAND : XXX
CPU_ABI : XXX
CPU_ABI2 : XXX
MANUFACTURER : XXX
MODEL : XXX

Although this may not be something significant to some - to the rest of us, it begs the question, what other information do the have access or already have from your device?

Other stories I've heard is as follows:

"Recently I've sold my phone (Samsung) to my friend as I was getting the new iPhone. As my friend did not use a smart phone before I helped him to download some basic apps.
Among those apps is Grab, considering that he doesn't drive and uses public transport a lot, this could really change his commute.

During this time GrabCar was having their Visa promo (RM5 off for 6 rides) so I told him about it, and he was very happy because his first few rides would be either free or much cheaper. After his first ride, he received an SMS saying that he was charged the full fare without the discount. Confused and angry, he then lodged a complaint asking why he wasn't given the discount.

GrabCar replied the next day, saying "Kindly be advised that you have utilized the Visa promo for your mobile number (my number), hence the promo did not trigger for the booking id XXX" which confused both of us. He had created a new account (his number, and email) so why are they still referring to my number?"

When we first heard this story, it confused many of us as well, however, if GrabCar do have access to your device info and is keeping that info to ID each of their customer, then it makes sense. Else why would they be able to link that device to the previous owner's number?

What do you think?

House Kitchen Wall Repair

SouthKid — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 09:54:20 +0800

Original thread : https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3959375

Hi guys,

This happened quite a while back, he said that the wall has been bulging little by little over time, an recently its gotten to look more and more dangerous, so he feel that its time he get it fixed.

As I don't know any contractors myself (not good ones anyway) - I'm hoping someone here can provide a good one or a rough quotation on what the price should be. We've gotten quotations ranging from RM700 to more than RM5000.

Attached are some of the pictures that he provided.

Some extra info to the problem is that - the tiles were pasted onto the original wall, hence no hacking of the original wall was involved.

House Wall Repair

SouthKid — Fri, 27 May 2016 15:30:57 +0800

Hi guys,

Recently my friend asked me for help for a problem that he had for quite a while - but he didn't have time nor know the people who can actually help him. He asked around and called up some people that he found on the newspaper and some contractors recommended by his friends, but he feels that they are conning him, as the price ranges from couple hundred to few thousand.

According to him this happened quite a while back, he said that the wall has been bulging little by little over time, an recently its gotten to look more and more dangerous, so he feel that its time he get it fixed.

He had some bad experience with contractors in the past where they charged him a fairly high amount, looked professional and assured him that the problem was solved, but then later found out that they actually done a shitty job. So he is quite skeptical of contractors till now.

As I don't know any contractors myself (not good ones anyway) - I'm hoping someone here can provide a good one.

Attached are some of the pictures that he provided.

Some extra info to the problem is that - the tiles were pasted onto the original wall, hence no hacking of the original wall was involved.

Car Accident

SouthKid — Fri, 27 May 2016 12:16:40 +0800

Hi guys,

I recently got into an accident with 2 cars.

Here is the situation - the car in-front of me brakes and I follow, however, after I stopped completely, the car behind me rams into me and pushes me forward and I hit the car in-front.

All parties have made our police report, am now waiting for the keputusan.
Luckily the driver in-front noticed that I had stopped completely, before I hit him afterwards.
So both of your reports points to the driver of the 3rd car to be at fault.

This is my first time, so I would like to know what should be the next step?

I was told that I had to wait (2 weeks) for the keputusan before I can send it to the workshop (panel approved), but then the first driver said that he had already have his car fixed.
But then I was told that if I wait for more than 2 weeks before sending my car in to the workshop to fix - then I would have send a letter to my insurance company explaining why I took more than 2-weeks before sending it in.

All help is appreciated.

How to find who or what called you

SouthKid — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 16:18:32 +0800

I just received a phone call recently from a number that I have so far failed to find being listed anywhere. Is there any other way to find out? You know... Other than calling it. It's a land-line, most probably a office somewhere.

Most of the time - you would be able to find out something about the number who you received a missed call from, just by simply searching for that number online (such as banks or head hunters, etc) but in this case, I wasn't able to.

Trust me - as I've received numerous anonymous missed calls from banks and brokers who are operating under banks, and have almost all the time be able to know exactly with whom am I dealing with.

Just a tip for those who experiences such a event - my advice would be - DO NOT call the number back immediately, UNLESS you know who you are calling or only IF you are expecting a call from someone at that TIME of day.

From what I've read, most of the scammers who gives you a call will most like leave you alone if you did not answer the phone (or just skip you as a potential target, at least for a while as they've got many more numbers to try out).

Therefore, and I would like to emphasize that this is just my opinion, do not call them back immediately as you would most likely be putting a target on your back.

WTS iPad 2 (64 GB | Wi-Fi + 3G)

SouthKid — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:37:37 +0800

Item: iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (64GB)

Package includes: Original Apple 3-pin charger + original Apple cable

Price: SOLD

Warranty: N/A

Dealing method: COD

Location of seller: KL / PJ

Contact method/details: PM

Age of item: 3 years

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Item(s) conditions:
- Side and back are 95% good
- Cracked front screen (just external glass) touch-screen still operational

Reason for sale:
- New tablet

WTS 2 iPhone (s) for Rm 699 ONLY!

SouthKid — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 14:20:49 +0800

Package includes: Original adapter and charging cable

Warranty: N/A

Dealing method: COD

Location: KL / PJ

Contact Method: PM

All of them:
----> NOT jailbroken ever!
----> are in working condition!
----> have screen protector on them ever since from the time of purchase, so the both the front and back is well protected!

Willing to let go all 3 iPhones for as low as Rm899

Pair pricing
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N/A ---- iPhone 4 (a) + iPhone 4 (b) = Rm 480
N/A ---- iPhone 4 (a) + iPhone 4s = Rm 599
N/A ---- iPhone 4 (b) + iPhone 4s = Rm 699

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Item: iPhone 4 16GB Black (a)
Stock: 1 (LAST!!)
1.1
Price: RM SOLD!

Item(s) conditions:
---- 8/10
---- a faulty home button
---- water damaged (accidental spillage over phone, NOT dropped in water!) - patch is virtually unnoticeable

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Item: iPhone 4 16GB Black (b)
Stock: 1 (LAST!!)
1.2
Price: RM 350 (SOLD!)

Item(s) conditions:
---- 8/10
---- a faulty home button

Item: iPhone 4S 16GB Black
Stock: 1 (LAST!!)
0.4
Price: RM 450 (SOLD!)

Item(s) conditions:
---- 8/10
---- a faulty home button

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(WTS) iPhone 4 | iPhone 4S

SouthKid — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 16:04:18 +0800

Package includes: Original adapter and charging cable

Warranty: N/A

Dealing method: COD

Location: KLCC

Contact Method: PM

All of them:
----> are in working condition.
----> have screen protector on them ever since from the time of purchase, so the both the front and back is well protected from any scratches.

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Item: iPhone 4 16GB Black
Stock: 1
iOS: 7.1.1
Price: RM 380

Item(s) conditions:
---- 8/10 (Apart from normal scratches on the side from normal wear and tear)
---- a faulty home button
---- water damaged (small water mark on top-left of screen, but other than this, it is still in WORKING condition)

Item: iPhone 4 16GB Black
Stock: 3 --> 1
iOS: 7.1.2
Price: RM 430

Item(s) conditions:
---- 8/10 (Apart from normal scratches on the side from normal wear and tear)
---- a faulty home button

Item: iPhone 4S 16GB Black
Stock: 2
iOS: 7.0.1
iOS: 7.0.4
Price: RM 600 --> 550

Item(s) conditions:
---- 8/10 (Apart from normal scratches on the side from normal wear and tear)
---- a faulty home button

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WTS -> iPhone 4 and 4S

SouthKid — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 15:40:06 +0800

---- Reason for sale: Too much old phone accumulating...
---- All of them :
----> are in working condition.
----> have screen protector on them ever since from the time of purchase, so the both the front and back is well protected from any scratches.

Price is cheaper if take all 3.

---- Warranty: N/A
---- Dealing method: COD
---- Location to deal: KLCC
---- Contact method/details: PM first

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0) Item: iPhone 4 16GB Black
1) Package includes: Original adapter and charging cable
2) Price: RM 400
7) Age of item: 4 years
8) Item(s) conditions:
---- 8/10 (Apart from normal scratches on the side from normal wear and tear)
---- a faulty home button
---- water damaged (small watermark on top left of screen)

0) Item: iPhone 4 16GB Black
1) Package includes: Original adapter and charging cable
2) Price: RM 450
7) Age of item: 4 years
8) Item(s) conditions:
---- 8/10 (Apart from normal scratches on the side from normal wear and tear)
---- a faulty home button

0) Item: iPhone 4S 16GB Black
1) Package includes: Original adapter and charging cable
2) Price: RM 600
7) Age of item: 3 years
8) Item(s) conditions:
---- 8/10 (Apart from normal scratches on the side from normal wear and tear)
---- a faulty home button

iPad 2 Screen Cracked

SouthKid — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 08:45:37 +0800

Hi guys, I would like to know how much would it cost to replace a broken screen on a iPad 2 (not iPad Air 2). This is because if the replacement cost is reasonable I would like to continue to use it. I have done some searches online myself, but I would like to seek actual updated advice. And how much would the screen cost?

It is only the screen that has cracked, the iPad is still running perfectly fine.

I have found replacement screens ranging from RM 50 up to RM 100 and I was informed that there are cheap replacement screens and there are "good" ones. Preferably I would opt for the good one if it is really a RM 50 difference.

Thanks.

iPad 2 Screen Cracked

SouthKid — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 07:27:25 +0800

Hi guys, I would like to know how much would it cost to repair a broken screen on a iPad 2 (not iPad Air 2). This is because if the repair cost is reasonable I would like to continue to use it. I have done some searches online myself, but I would like to seek actual updated advice. And how much would the screen cost?

It is only the screen that has cracked, the iPad is still running perfectly fine.

Thanks.

[WTS] Intel® Core™ i7-2600 Processor (used)

SouthKid — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 15:07:22 +0800

Item(s): Intel® Core™ i7-2600 Processor

Package includes: Intel® Core™ i7-2600 Processor ONLY (Socket : 1155) *FINAL STOCK*

Price: RM 500 (Negotiable)

Warranty: N/A

Dealing method: COD

Location of seller: KL (prefer), PJ also can

Contact method/details: PM ME

Age of item: Don't remember

Item(s) conditions: 9/10

Picture:

Reason for sale: Upgrade

*Thread will be closed once COD is completed and successful*

[WTS] Intel® Core™ i7-2600 Processor (used)

SouthKid — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 14:54:07 +0800

Item(s): Intel® Core™ i7-2600 Processor

Package includes: Intel® Core™ i7-2600 Processor only

Price: RM 500 (Nego.) PM Offer

Warranty: N/A

Dealing method: COD

Location: KL

Contact method/details:
--- PM me

Item(s) conditions: Used, Good condition

Picture:

Reason for sale: Gear upgrade