Sim Cards and The Government

[Deactivated] on 28/05/2023 - 11:27
Last edited 28/05/2023 - 13:34 by 1 other user

I've been getting and registering those Boost sim cards that make you an actual small profit.

However, I do have a bit of a concern in terms of doing this moving forward. Although this may offend a lot of people, it is a fairly established fact that those who think critically are aware of: the Australian government and its institutions can be quite authoritarian in dealing with its citizens.

To this end, I am concerned about being put on some watch list and maybe being surveilled due to activating too many sim cards. Did anyone else think of this/analysed this?

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  • DogGunn on 28/05/2023 - 11:31

    To this end, I am concerned about being put on some watch list and maybe being surveilled due to activating too many sim cards.

    You probably are already, but you're more likely to get into trouble with Boost (and / or what I assume to be a cashback service) for breaking their terms of service.

    Did anyone else think of this/analysed this?

    No you're definitely the first person in the world to worry this.

    • [Deactivated] on 28/05/2023 - 11:33

      Don't think it actually breaks their terms of service.

      "No you're definitely the first person in the world to worry this." Notice I put "analysed" there, not sure what's the point of wasting your own time for such comments, I guess it makes you happy.

  • Protractor on 28/05/2023 - 11:37
    -1

    I for one would be happy for you (and anyone else engaging in such scams) to be put on a watch list. What have you got to fear? You DO care how what you do impacts downstream because of your profit seeking activities don't you?
    Or does your concern about the nefarious possibilities end at the $$$ in the account?

    I'd be concerned if purchasers on multiple sims were not scrutinised thoroughly, and registered somewhere if necessary.

    "it is a fairly established fact that those who "think critically" are aware of: the Australian government and its institutions can be quite authoritarian"
    The term critical thinking has been usurped by the plague of conspiracy theorists and cookers. The term 'critical thinking' is more often wishful thinking , self labelling

    • SBOB on 28/05/2023 - 11:55

      critical thinking

      They keep using the word thinking wrong :)

      • Protractor on 28/05/2023 - 13:07

        yes indeed. "Us critical thinkers" have known for ages. Plus we can tell by the secret handshake.

        BTW If someone was genuinely worried about govt scrutiny, posting on a public forum is sure to make them invisible.

  • 2jzzzz on 28/05/2023 - 11:45
    +2

    Having multiple sim card activations generally means illegal activities, so I hope you are surveilled.

    Because I want the government to look into people with indicators of illegal activities. Drugs, terrorism, child porn and people smuggling.

    • Bruceflix on 28/05/2023 - 11:48
      +2

      Nah, having multiple sim card activations generally means having a family.

      • Protractor on 28/05/2023 - 13:10

        Not when you join it to census data, or internet history,tax records,passports,etc

  • Dack Smith on 28/05/2023 - 11:54
    -1

    You’re definitely on the watch list, constantly activating and deactivating sims and burner phones strongly indicate terrorism or fraud activities that is highly suspicious.

    You’ve probably got links to sinister organisations that we do t know about but hopefully ASIO does.

  • SBOB on 28/05/2023 - 11:54
    +2

    Did anyone else think of this/analysed this?

    Have now that clearly youve had your account deactivated by the government 20mins after asking the question.

    • randomusername2017 on 28/05/2023 - 11:59

      account deactivated

      Wouldn't that defeat the purpose of surveillance… maybe it was the CCP filtering out noise pollution.

  • pharkurnell on 28/05/2023 - 12:06

    Anyone know of any good deals on foil hats?

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 28/05/2023 - 12:14
    +8

    [Deactivated]

    Oh shit the government got to her

    • SBOB on 28/05/2023 - 12:17
      +1

      Were they a forum regular or just a fly by night new account ?

    • Protractor on 28/05/2023 - 13:13
      -1

      Oh well , another happy ending.

      NEXT!

    • [Deactivated] on 28/05/2023 - 13:14

      How do you know OP is not a him?

      • Protractor on 28/05/2023 - 13:22
        -1

        'was'

        • [Deactivated] on 28/05/2023 - 13:35

          I think OP lives on & hasn't changed their sex just because they deactivated this OzB account

          • Protractor on 28/05/2023 - 13:36

            @[Deactivated]: Spring has sprung, my friend

            • [Deactivated] on 28/05/2023 - 13:54

              @Protractor: It's always amusing when others chime in for certain questions.

              It wasn't a gotcha query as it's rather obvious that there are groups of users on here that are known to each other and are friends in real life, if not, just on OzB.

  • Empharand on 28/05/2023 - 12:22
    +3

    Police: Knock knock
    Me: Opens Door
    Police: Hi, this is Officer _____ and Officer ______ from the Australian Federal Police, we would like to speak to [Empharand]
    Me: It's me, Hi I'm the Problem it's Me
    Police: We're here today to speak to you regarding reports that you have registered an above-average amount of sim cards in the last 12 months, we're here to investigate and make sure that there is no illicit activity being committed
    Me: Oh, have you heard of Boost Mobile and Cashrewards?
    Police: Thank you for confirming sir, that will conclude our investigation. We will be on our way now. Have a nice day!

    • Protractor on 28/05/2023 - 13:15
      +1

      You skipped the waterboarding part

  • AndyC1 on 28/05/2023 - 12:28
    +2

    Looks like OP did not like the responses above and ran away.

  • CyberMurning on 28/05/2023 - 12:55
    +1

    Watch out for letter from FBI

    • DashCam AKA Rolts on 28/05/2023 - 13:51

      and the phone voice message about the warrant.

    • Neoika on 28/05/2023 - 14:07

      From AFP

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