Copper Theft Spike Plagues Windstream, Others
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Dumb Criminals: Wallet Left Behind Leads to AT&T Copper-Theft Arrest of Stuttering Bob
If leaving the wallet behind wasn’t enough, the men had a burn pile with remains of the copper cable in it. Copper is valuable when burned down and sold as scrap.
Rash of Copper Thefts Puts Verizon Customers at Risk
Thieves have taken off with copper communications cable in one area four times in the past 18 days. There have been nine such cases in 2013 alone.
Verizon Offers Big Reward to Bust Copper Theft Ring
Verizon is offering $50,000 for information leading to an arrest and prosecution of those involved in a whopping 20 incidents of copper theft in the Pittsburgh, Pa., area.
Verizon Copper Thieves Strike, But Get Busted
Copper theft has been a major problem for telcos over the past few years as the price of precious metals has risen dramatically. Many carriers have started to offer hefty rewards for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.
Copper Theft: Latest AT&T Incident Casts Dark Shadow
Damage is estimated at between $15,000 and $25,000, but the potential harm to people is much worse in crimes like these.
AT&T Has Had It With Copper Thieves
The company is offering a $5,000 reward related to the dozens of wire thefts around central California that are cutting off customers’ phone and Internet access.
Cops Bust Major AT&T Copper Theft Ring
AT&T said it lost $140,000 due to the thefts, which police believe they’ve put an end to with the arrest of four men.
Copper Theft Stakes Grow: Verizon Offers Whopping $50,000 for Vandalism
It’s a serious safety hazard for anyone who might need to call 9-1-1 while phone lines are down, and it can a lot of money in repairs.
AT&T: Copper Thieves Won’t Let Up
One region in California has been hit 30 times in just the past two months, creating a nightmare for AT&T and county authorities, as well as residents who experience service interruptions.
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