I'm a criminal - At least with my FOB

dreichla · 12-23-2005, 04:59 PM

I've noticed a new phenomenon lately, as I've been shopping . . . I've been setting off the security alarms - both going into and out of some stores.

A visit to he Gap gave me the opportunity to methodically remove items from my person. Finally, as I left my FOB back at the register, the security system let me out without a beep. I felt like I was going through the airport.

I've been in Shaws numerous times during the time I've had my car, without a beep. Today, it went off both times. I wonder if I'll be setting off more security systems as other stores improve their systems.

ScottY · 12-23-2005, 05:06 PM

That's weird. I always carry my fob and never set off any alarms in stores.

**tag** · 12-23-2005, 05:12 PM

Me neither and I ALWAYS seem to have my fob in my pocket (even when I'm driving another car).

tumbleweed · 12-23-2005, 06:22 PM

I wouldn't think that should happen. Why don't you try carring the other FOB and see if it does the same thing. There may be a problem with some kind of spurious emissions from the FOB causing it to trigger the security systems. Did you ask the store security people if they had ever seen the problem before?

dreichla · 12-23-2005, 07:08 PM

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Originally posted by tumbleweed@Dec 23 2005, 07:22 PM
I wouldn't think that should happen. Why don't you try carring the other FOB and see if it does the same thing. There may be a problem with some kind of spurious emissions from the FOB causing it to trigger the security systems. Did you ask the store security people if they had ever seen the problem before?

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This JUST started happening in a couple of stores and certainly not most of them with security systems.

No - I haven't spoken with the security personnel - and I really don't want to either. I'm not fond of the attention it brings. On the other hand, I suppose making a mad dash to my car wouldn't be the right thing to do either.

AlphaTeam · 12-23-2005, 08:06 PM

That only stops the honest people. I don't steal. I just keep walking when they go off. Either their systems messed up or they worker didn't take the secuirty thinggy off right. Its not worth my time because they buy crappy systems.

kaptaink · 12-23-2005, 08:39 PM

Never had the FOB set off the security alarm. By the way what does FOB stand for?

IsrAmeriPrius · 12-23-2005, 08:57 PM

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Originally posted by kaptaink@Dec 23 2005, 05:39 PM
By the way what does FOB stand for?

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It's a word, not an acronym.

This is how it is defined on dictionary.com:

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fob1 ( P ) Pronunciation Key (fb)
n.
A small pocket at the front waistline of a man's trousers or in the front of a vest, used especially to hold a watch.

A short chain or ribbon attached to a pocket watch and worn hanging in front of the vest or waist.
An ornament or seal attached to such a chain or ribbon.

daniel · 12-24-2005, 09:58 AM

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Originally posted by AlphaTeam@Dec 23 2005, 05:06 PM
That only stops the honest people. I don't steal. I just keep walking when they go off. Either their systems messed up or they worker didn't take the secuirty thinggy off right. Its not worth my time because they buy crappy systems.

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I'm sure that, legally, you have the right to keep walking as long as you've not stolen anything. But on the other hand, if a security guard were to run out and tackle you, the court might well rule that he had probable cause.

I set off the alarm once because the clerk had forgotten to remove the security device from one of my items. I went back in and she was very sweet and apologetic about it. Didn't hurt me to go back in. What's the point in getting hostile about such a little thing?

But my fob has never set off an alarm. In the absense of other similar reports I'd suspect a defective fob.

In the Oaxaca (Mexico) airport on my way to Guadalajara, about half the people that went through the security gate (including me) set off the alarm, and the guard just waved everybody through without checking anybody. This would have been '95 or '96.

AlphaTeam · 12-24-2005, 10:42 AM

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Originally posted by daniel@Dec 24 2005, 09:58 AM
I'm sure that, legally, you have the right to keep walking as long as you've not stolen anything. But on the other hand, if a security guard were to run out and tackle you, the court might well rule that he had probable cause.

I set off the alarm once because the clerk had forgotten to remove the security device from one of my items. I went back in and she was very sweet and apologetic about it. Didn't hurt me to go back in. What's the point in getting hostile about such a little thing?

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I'm sorry. I don't get hostile. And if someone asked me to stop I would. It is that I know I did steal anything and it is their fault. So it is not worth my time to go through the hassel because of something that is their fault. I've had one go off several times. It happens often. During the winter I usually wear a long black trench coat. So I do stop when I have it on. At that point I undrestand that some guy in a trech coat sets off the alarm...ok that looks fishy.

12-23-2005, 04:59 PM	#1
dreichla Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,230 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I've noticed a new phenomenon lately, as I've been shopping . . . I've been setting off the security alarms - both going into and out of some stores. A visit to he Gap gave me the opportunity to methodically remove items from my person. Finally, as I left my FOB back at the register, the security system let me out without a beep. I felt like I was going through the airport. I've been in Shaws numerous times during the time I've had my car, without a beep. Today, it went off both times. I wonder if I'll be setting off more security systems as other stores improve their systems. __________________ DORA - 2005 Black, Gray/Burgandy Interior, Pkg 6 w/Nav/BT, Coastal: EV Switch/Auto Locks/Mud Flaps/NAV Kit w/Bluetooth Override, OEM Block Heater

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