Apple Watch - the next big crime wave?

[Julien]

I too have a concern for safety and the ease with which a magnetically attached Watch might be swiped from someone's wrist.

But, even worse, I fear this scenario:

Criminal: Give me your watch AND and your iphone...I know you have an iPhone because I see you've got an Watch.

Me: Okay, just don't hurt anyone.

Criminal: Okay, now that I've got your iPhone and your Watch strapped to my wrist and in contact with my skin, tell me your passcode so I can start charging things with NFC and your Watch.

Your scenario is a little outlandish (also having an aWatch on doesn't mean you have an iPhone with you) but...You are not responsible for fraudulent CC purchases. This would be the same as if your CC were stolen from you.

 

[S.B.G]

Apple Watch - the next big crime wave?

This thought crossed my mind as well last week. Given the wave of muggings for iPhones and other phones, I suspect there will be a rash of thefts from wrists as well.

 

[carjakester]

if someone can take your watch off without you noticing you don't deserve the watch.

 

[SHNXX]

if someone took my watch without me noticing, that person is a master pickpocketing artisan and deserves to have my $350 watch.

 

[drsox]

Idea for a Terminator version :

If you enter the wrong pass codes then the strap tightens and cuts your hand off.