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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
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 Posted - 06/17/2006 : 14:01:36
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Bluejacking is when someone uses a bluetooth mobile phone to send an anonymous message or picture to another bluetooth phone. It's usually done in public places, for fun, just to harmlessly mess with people. You don't need the persons phone number or any information about them, you can scan to find "victims" with your phone.
The standard message seems to be "You've been bluejacked", but it can be anything you want.
I'd like to know if anyone has ever been Bluejacked or if you are a Bluejacker.
I've only recently taken an interest in Bluejacking, and having only found out today that i can do it from my phone, i'm willing to give it a go at least once or twice.
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Edited by - s_wrenn on 06/17/2006 15:14:55 |
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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2564 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2006 : 16:09:43
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I never really do it, but I like to look for funny bluetooth names. I'll give it a go next week. Some unsuspecting person is gonna get a picture of Noel Edmonds, baby! Yeah!
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2006 : 16:31:47
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i've gotten a couple of random photos before.
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2006 : 16:48:59
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Phone spam. Ugh.
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1851 Posts |
Posted - 06/18/2006 : 05:27:39
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I plan on standing outside Vodafone/O2 or car phone warehouse and sending a message like. "Congratulations Millionth Customer! Claim your prize at the till" (If it'll fit) and then seeing if the person tries to get some swag. With hilarious results.
Is it just your bluetooth name that gets sent with the message or does your phonenumber get sent too?
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Edited by - s_wrenn on 06/18/2006 05:30:12 |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 06/18/2006 : 05:45:15
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Dude, seriously, you are asking people to help you send out phone spam?
I’m the only one who can say that this light is mine
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 06/18/2006 : 05:58:44
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it can be funny... you could scare the shit out of someone on a train or something... "i like your red shoes" ho ho ho
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1851 Posts |
Posted - 06/18/2006 : 06:08:16
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Originally posted by kathryn
Dude, seriously, you are asking people to help you send out phone spam?
I’m the only one who can say that this light is mine
It's only a bit of fun really. It's not like i'm going to be standing around town all day pissing people off for my mundane amusement. I tried it out on my brother today and he thought it was pretty funny.
I can see it having more of a practical use for messing with my friends than with strangers.
If i was getting messages saying things like "nice jacket" or "nice shoes" i think i'd be fairly annoyed. But other than that i wouldn't really mind.
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Edited by - s_wrenn on 06/18/2006 06:19:51 |
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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2564 Posts |
Posted - 06/18/2006 : 06:28:32
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quote:
Originally posted by s_wrenn
Is it just your bluetooth name that gets sent with the message or does your phonenumber get sent too?
I think it's just your bluetooth name and not your number.
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 06/18/2006 : 06:36:39
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they should make scream 4, but with bluejacking instead of phone calls
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/18/2006 : 06:59:51
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I think you have to block out your number when you do this, or you did when I was last aware of these goings on (three years ago...)
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1851 Posts |
Posted - 06/18/2006 : 07:30:14
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It would really piss me off if i was out somewhere and got messages from someone doing "guerrilla marketing".
Getting messages like "you've been bluejacked" (i've heard some people send "your phone wuvs you") are fine with me. It's pretty mush the same as someone writing "wash me" on a dirty car
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 06/18/2006 : 07:54:24
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1851 Posts |
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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2564 Posts |
Posted - 06/18/2006 : 10:48:52
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I thought you couldn't send messages via bluetooth? Just pictures, videos etc.
Does it depend on your handset or something?
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1851 Posts |
Posted - 06/18/2006 : 14:07:17
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I think you send a "contact", as in someones name and number, but you change the name to a message and the number can be something like #. Then just send it.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 06/19/2006 : 04:39:27
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I hear there is a scam going round involving this. If you leave your phone's bluetooth on all the time, you run the risk of people charging calls to your phone. I am not sure how this works though. Could just be more scaremongering.
 I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1851 Posts |
Posted - 06/19/2006 : 07:48:36
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I heard of "bluesnarfing", where photos and text messages are stolen off peoples phones through bluetooth. They might be able to do get free calls too. But they'd probably have to stand close to you throughout the call to do that.
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 06/19/2006 : 07:56:46
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Originally posted by s_wrenn
I heard of "bluesnarfing"
For fuck's sake!! It's like, here's the new gadget....and here's the new slang for the illegal things you can do with it!!
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mr.biscuitdoughhead
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1729 Posts |
Posted - 06/19/2006 : 07:59:36
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Did anyone see that 20/20 thing on how restaraunts scam you? Now those are some good scams.
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1851 Posts |
Posted - 06/19/2006 : 08:06:36
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WORSE!
Most new PCs and laptops have inbuilt bluetooth. So people could be stealing stuff from your "special folder(s)"
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 06/19/2006 : 08:08:14
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I was wondering what happened to hardcore_porn. ;)
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 06/19/2006 : 08:13:03
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You can have it back, you have rubbish taste in porn.
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 06/19/2006 : 08:14:39
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Oh, come on..the donkey/household glove movie was pretty good.
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1851 Posts |
Posted - 06/19/2006 : 08:16:24
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To be honest i'd say blusnarfing is fairly rare.
When the PS3 comes out, will people be blujacking that too? There's some kind of bluetooth hub for the controllers in it, so it's possible. If it can be done to phones, PDAs, and computers...
Imagine sitting at home in front of your TV and suddenly someone sends a picture of their balls to your PS3! (Don't imagine for too long)
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 06/19/2006 : 08:16:48
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If you say so. What was with the Lego porn though?
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 06/19/2006 : 08:27:37
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Lego porn?! I did not no such a thing existed.
http://drew.corrupt.net/bp/
You have corrupted my mind, Homers.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 06/19/2006 : 08:29:21
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You have much to learn young Carl.
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 06/19/2006 : 08:52:37
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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2564 Posts |
Posted - 06/21/2006 : 13:33:14
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I sent my mate a message today saying "You've been bluejacked!" (he didn't know it was me who'd sent it).
He was was like "Oh shit, I've been bluejacked!" and looked really worried for a while. I think he thought it meant someone was spending all the credit on his phone or something.
Then I told him it was me and he looked a little relieved.
It was really funny for a minute, just seeing the worry on his face.
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1851 Posts |
Posted - 06/21/2006 : 13:37:13
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I've yet to try it.
But i know a few people who are perfect for this.
Plausibility of freak-outs and heart attacks 83%
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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2564 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2006 : 12:18:54
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I forgot to mention that I got a message through bluetooth last week. It just said "Hi, how are you?"
The person had turned their bluetooth off before I had a chance to reply though.
Some people I know have their bluetooth name as 'send me some stuff' and get lots of random pics/videos etc.
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1851 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2006 : 13:59:04
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I still haven't given it a go. A few weeks back standing in a shop next to O2 i was able to pick up the instore imac display model. I must try that.
Seán Recommends: Fleeing the scene of the crime.
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