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News US couple sues IP mapping firm over 'digital hell'

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  1. 2016/08/18
    Arie

    Arie Administrator Administrator Staff Thread Starter

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    A US couple is suing an internet mapping firm for $75,000 (£58,000) after years of "digital hell ".

    MaxMind matches IP addresses, which are used to connect devices to the internet, to physical locations. It has said these are not meant to be precise.

    James and Theresa Arnold say it registered their home as the position of more than 600 million addresses.

    They say this has led many people to wrongly believe a host of crimes were committed at the property.

    Read BBC Article
     
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  2. 2016/08/19
    retiredlearner

    retiredlearner SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    I think I would be thoroughly hosed by now if I had visitors/Authorities arriving at all hours with wild claims.:mad::mad::mad:
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    This reminds me of a boss I had. Her landline number was one digit different than a popular pizza placeo_O
     
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    My old phone number was one digit away from a local Bowling Alley. I used to get calls all the time asking me if there were any open lanes. Even when I knew there were leagues playing I would tell the caller Yes, There are open lanes come on down.
     
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