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comment by snoodog
snoodog  ·  2862 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Guilt...

Dont be an idiot. The internet will call you a thief or you may feel bad about it but the deed is done and there is no such thing as bad karma. Pop the SIM, flash the phone by entering the password wrong 10 times and sell it on ebay for 200-300 as a "bad IME phone" that's the ebay code word for phones that aren't legit. The IME gets blocked state side when the phone is reported lost/stolen but can be used anywhere else. Do not keep the phone on in your place of residence, thats just asking for trouble since sometimes they have GPS tracker apps and if the original owner is savy and vindictive they could try to get it back.

Returning the phone could have all sorts of nasty consequences for you. Especialy since you already admited on the internet that you "Stole it" even though it dosen't sound like you really did. If the person is grateful it will be fine but the person could be a real ass and try to press charges or make your life hell. The value of the phone is large enough that you can get hit with some serious charges and have your life ruined for "doing the right thing". Not to mention the pucker factor of having to return it.

Take is as a life lesson not to do it again and move on with your life. Don't take any more risks with getting caught and getting a criminal record.