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Not to be the cynical one of the bunch but... 1) Become Fleetzen driver in Atherton or Beverly Hills using stolen identity (post my own Criagslist ad solicitin

Not to be the cynical one of the bunch but... 1) Become Fleetzen driver in Atherton or Beverly Hills using stolen identity (post my own Criagslist ad soliciting drivers for my fictional startup VanZen asking candidates for all the info that Fleetzen asks for, then just forward the info from an unlucky applicant to Fleetzen to get my driver credentials). 2) Wait for expensive item to be given to me, sell it, and profit. Am I missing something here?

HeyLaughingBoy 11y ago
You're thinking too much. Far easier to just break into an expensive house, grab jewelry, and fence it. In and out in minutes, none of this potentially traceable internet crap.
- downandout 11y ago
  That's pretty high risk, while being handed the item isn't. Also theft (failing to deliver said given item to its intended destination) and burglary (breaking in and stealing things) are two entirely different crimes, with burglary carrying a much stiffer sentence in most states because of the potential for violence. The point of my comment was that services like this would be attractive to some criminals.
  - HeyLaughingBoy 11y ago
    You are still thinking too much! I've known a bunch of let's say, less than savoury individuals. The average criminal doesn't plan much, crime is mostly opportunistic. They aren't typically thinking "this is theft vs. burglary and so I'll get a different sentence." They simply just don't think about getting caught in the first place and assume it won't happen. The criminals who do think about what they are doing will aim for much more profitable behavior, such as targetting a number of homes or businesses all at once.
- tzs 11y ago
  Then you have to worry about alarms [1], dogs, making sure no one is home, and observant neighbors. His proposal has the victim handing you their goods. Is the reduced risk on that end worth the increased trail you might leave setting it up his way? It's an interesting question. [1] Even non-expensive houses often have monitored alarms now. I'm about to get one, even though I have absolutely no security need for one, because Comcast will lower my net bill by $50/month, with a two year price lock, if I add their home security package.
pbreit 11y ago
Let us know how that goes.

HeyLaughingBoy 11y ago

You're thinking too much. Far easier to just break into an expensive house, grab jewelry, and fence it. In and out in minutes, none of this potentially traceable internet crap.

downandout 11y ago
That's pretty high risk, while being handed the item isn't. Also theft (failing to deliver said given item to its intended destination) and burglary (breaking in and stealing things) are two entirely different crimes, with burglary carrying a much stiffer sentence in most states because of the potential for violence. The point of my comment was that services like this would be attractive to some criminals.
- HeyLaughingBoy 11y ago
  You are still thinking too much! I've known a bunch of let's say, less than savoury individuals. The average criminal doesn't plan much, crime is mostly opportunistic. They aren't typically thinking "this is theft vs. burglary and so I'll get a different sentence." They simply just don't think about getting caught in the first place and assume it won't happen. The criminals who do think about what they are doing will aim for much more profitable behavior, such as targetting a number of homes or businesses all at once.
tzs 11y ago
Then you have to worry about alarms [1], dogs, making sure no one is home, and observant neighbors. His proposal has the victim handing you their goods. Is the reduced risk on that end worth the increased trail you might leave setting it up his way? It's an interesting question. [1] Even non-expensive houses often have monitored alarms now. I'm about to get one, even though I have absolutely no security need for one, because Comcast will lower my net bill by $50/month, with a two year price lock, if I add their home security package.

pbreit 11y ago

Let us know how that goes.