In article <nowhere-9945EC.17533728012007@comcast.dca.giganews.com>,
Just Another <nowhere@noplaceville.com> wrote:

> Anyone know of an easy place to query a Mac serial number to see if it's
> stolen? Is there a database out there?
>
> I'm in dire need of two new Macs, and sometimes I see deals on
> craigslist, for example, that seem far too good to be true. On the other
> hand, I've occasionally sold gear dirt-cheap simply to move it quickly.
>
> Likewise, if my Mac were ever stolen, where could I post the pertinent
> info?

Have you tried Google? Searching on "stolen computer serial numbers"
produces several promising links, including (as the top three):

<http://www.stolencomputers.org/back.html>

<http://www.ccmostwanted.com/report/serial.htm>

<http://www.amcoex.com/stolen/Stolen.html>


I have not used any of these services.

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