Camphones to combat used car con men

In another example of how business is using camera phones, the BBC reports on how prospective buyers of second hand cars in the UK are urged to take a picture of the seller before they part with their cash.

"West Midlands Police say the abundance of camera phones and digital cameras makes their advice easy to follow.

The Home Office has expressed interest in the scheme, which was inspired by a woman who photographed the dealer who sold her a £7,000 stolen car.

She had seen an advert for a Volkswagen Sharan, but did not know it had been taken during a burglary. However, police hope to secure a conviction as the woman visited the seller's house to buy the vehicle and also took his picture.

Taking photos of dealers is one piece of advice being offered in West Midlands Police's Safer Motors initiative, which has attracted the attention of the Home Office."

emily | 3:00 PM | How people and businesses are using cameraphones |
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