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Frequently Asked Questions
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ReuniteIT by LoJack is a global registration database and recovery service that
works with law enforcement, Good Samaritans and public institutions such as hotels,
restaurants and airlines, to help return lost and stolen property to their rightful
owners.
It uses labels and tags with unique serial numbers to match recovered items to their
owners through a universal, centralized, easy-to-use, and secure registry.
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Of the thousands of items that are recovered by the police and Lost and Found departments
every year, very few are ever returned. Why? Because there’s no way to identify
the owners. That’s where ReuniteIT by LoJack can help!
- Every 3.1 seconds there is a property crime. (FBI Uniform Crime Reports, 2006)
- 10 - 15% of all handheld computers, PDAs, and mobile phones are eventually lost
by their owners. (Accenture, 2008)
- The most common items left on board Continental Airlines flights are iPods, eyeglasses,
cell phones, and portable DVD players. (“Lost and Very Rarely Found”, NY Times,
4/3/2007)
- An estimated 30 million bags are mishandled in air travel worldwide every year.
204,000 of them are permanently lost or stolen. (SITA’s Annual Review Report, 3/26/2006)
- Each year, many valuable items are stolen or accidentally left in hotels, restaurants,
rental cars, airports, cabs, buses and other public spaces.
- More than 1 million bikes are stolen in the U.S. each year. While half of those
bikes are recovered by police, less than 5% are returned due to lack of a method
of owner identification. (National Bike Registry)
- According to the FBI, police departments recovered more than $39 million in stolen
electronics in 2006. But much of that sits unclaimed in department locker rooms
because police have no way to locate the rightful owners. (FBI’s “Crime in the United
States, 2006”)
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Simply apply ReuniteIT by LoJack ID labels and tags to your valuable property to
indicate that it is registered. Then enter a brief product description with serial
number and label number in the ReuniteIT by LoJack secure database.
If your item is lost or stolen, whoever finds it (whether it is the police, an airline,
hotel, or an individual) can follow the label instructions to report the find online
or by calling 1-800-916-2545. Using the registration record from its database, ReuniteIT
by LoJack identifies the owner and arranges for the item’s return – promptly and
confidentially.
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What kind of items can ReuniteIT by LoJack be used for?
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Any valuable personal or business items that you want returned if found by others
should have a ReuniteIT by LoJack label. This includes:
- Personal electronics, such as cameras, MP3 players, and handheld game devices.
- Business tools, such as projectors and briefcases.
- Sports gear, such as golf clubs, racquets, skis, tents and bowling balls.
- Family belongings, such as GPS devices, keys and luggage.
- Children's belongings, such as backpacks and games.
- Prescription eyewear and fashion sunglasses.
- Jewelry, watches, artwork and more.
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Anyone who wants to protect valuable personal and business assets. ReuniteIT by
LoJack is perfect for business professionals, travelers, families, students, sports
enthusiasts and everyone on the go.
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How do I register with ReuniteIT by LoJack?
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ReuniteIT by LoJack service packs are available online at www.reuniteit.com or by calling 1-800-916-2545. Our offering
includes a variety of ReuniteIT security tags and labels of different shapes and
sizes with prices starting as low as $9.95. Length of service varies by type of
pack. Visit the ReuniteIT
online store for current packs and pricing.
When you purchase your ReuniteIT by LoJack labels you will have to create a user
name and password. Your labels will automatically be activated with purchase. Once
you receive the labels, log in to your secure online ReuniteIT by LoJack account
and register all labeled items individually. Registration information includes the
unique ID number of the ReuniteIT label, along with the item’s serial number (if
it has one) and a brief physical description of the item.
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Why not simply place name tags on my valuables?
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Name tags are not durable and do not provide the security and convenience you get
when you label your items with ReuniteIT by LoJack. ReuniteIT by LoJack labels have
unique ID numbers that identify your items while protecting your personal information
and privacy. All returns are made through ReuniteIT by LoJack, keeping both owner’s
and finder’s information confidential, which allows both parties to remain completely
anonymous. Plus, our durable labels and tags are tamper-resistant, so your items
remain identifiable making it easier for them to find their way back to you.
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ReuniteIT by LoJack labels are tested and are amongst the best in the industry.
ReuniteIT labels are specially engineered to be tamper-proof. They are designed
to shred if removal is ever attempted. Even without its label, an item can be identified
by its serial number or even a simple description, and as long as it’s registered,
it can be returned.
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Do ReuniteIT by LoJack labels come with embedded tracking technology?
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ReuniteIT by LoJack products focus on solving the huge problem of lost property
which is never returned because there’s simply no way to identify the owner. When
labeled, lost items are returned most of the time by police, Good Samaritans, Lost
and Found departments, and security personnel. No affordable technology exists currently
on the market for labels to replicate the existing LoJack process for vehicles.
The key is to use a reputable company with strong law enforcement connections to
increase your chances of getting your items back.
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You don’t have to do anything. ReuniteIT by LoJack already has your registration
information and will match your item to you. As soon as your item is reported found,
we will contact you and arrange for the return. However, if you’d like, you can
report the loss or post a reward on our website. Reporting the loss is not necessary,
but can facilitate the return process by providing additional data for our systems
to cross-reference. Taking the extra step of reporting the loss or theft will also
allow you to search our database of items that have been reported found.
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How do people return a found or recovered item?
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The finder, whether it is the police, an airline or hotel, or an individual, can
go to the www.reuniteit.com
website, or call 1-800-916-2545, and simply report the information about the found
item. ReuniteIT by LoJack will notify the owner of the registered item via phone,
e-mail and / or fax and facilitate the return. Unless the owner and finder choose
to contact each other directly, LoJack will ship the item back to the owner. The
finder pays nothing, and receives a reward, which at a minimum is free ReuniteIT
by LoJack labels and service.
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How much does it cost to have my item returned?
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There is no charge to the finder and no recovery fee. The owner pays only for shipping,
which varies based on the preferred method of shipping and the type of item.
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Most finders are Good Samaritans who want to return the found item. Lost and Found
departments and police property rooms nationwide are overflowing with recovered
items that have no way of finding their owners because of lack of identification.
ReuniteIT by LoJack makes it easy to return recovered property to the rightful owners.
And because ReuniteIT by LoJack works directly with the police, the return of your
lost or stolen property is more likely.
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We reward all finders with a free ReuniteIT by LoJack service pack of ID labels
and tags (a $20 value). Many owners also choose to offer a cash reward by filling
out the Rewards field when filing a Lost or Stolen Report on our site. You aren’t
required to give a reward but are welcome to do so if you wish.
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What if I sell a registered item or buy a pre-owned item?
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Sellers can access the website to transfer ownership. Buyers go online to create
an account and accept the transfer of the registered item to his/her account. The
transferred registration is valid for the remaining term of the original coverage.
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Before a registration expires, subscribers receive renewal reminders via e-mail
or mail. If the subscriber chooses not to renew, ReuniteIT by LoJack guarantees
that information will be maintained until registration expires, and information
will be stored in the ReuniteIT by LoJack database for one year after expiration.
If a former subscriber’s item is reported found after registration has expired,
the person can still get the item back, for an additional charge.
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ReuniteIT by LoJack is a secure system that utilizes the latest encryption technology
designed to protect user’s credit card and personal information. It also enables
owners to get their property back through ReuniteIT by LoJack while keeping the
personal information of both finder and owner confidential and anonymous. Of course,
if the owner and finder prefer to arrange for the return directly, we can put them
in touch with each other.
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While we mainly facilitate the return of lost items, ReuniteIT by LoJack labels
help deter theft. Police believe that thieves are less likely to steal marked property
due to resale difficulties.
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What kind of software and database do you use to power ReuniteIT
by LoJack?
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ReuniteIT by LoJack uses the latest in security and database technologies to support
and service our customers and clients. Our system features a proprietary state-of-the-art
database with search and match technology that provides missing items multiple ways
to "find" their owner:
- by matching the unique ID label number
- by matching the product serial number
- by matching the descriptive information provided upon registration
- by matching the time and location an item has been reported lost and found
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Does ReuniteIT by LoJack have a relationship with police departments?
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Yes. We recognize that law enforcement involvement is one of the most critical components
of successful property recovery. ReuniteIT by LoJack offers law enforcement a global
system through which to track down lost and stolen property owners. Our system is
accessible to participating police departments, helping them to match and return
recovered property to its original owners.
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Does ReuniteIT by LoJack work in other countries?
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Yes. Powered by the Internet, our service can facilitate the return of lost or stolen
items worldwide. No matter where an item is found, the finder (airline or hotel
personnel, police or any Good Samaritan) can log on to our website (which is included
on all of our labels and tags) and report the find. We then match it with the information
provided upon registration and, with the help of leading international shipping
companies, facilitate the return worldwide.
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What other benefits are there to ReuniteIT by LoJack?
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ReuniteIT by LoJack provides unique services to consumers that facilitate reporting
and sharing of information between police, insurance companies and policyholders
in the event that items are lost, stolen or damaged. Because ReuniteIT by LoJack
uses serial numbers and physical descriptions of valuable items, it helps inventory
personal or business possessions and provides a well-organized and secure record
of ownership that consumers can access anytime, and keep for insurance, warranty
or other purposes.
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What is the ReuniteIT by LoJack Return/Refund policy?
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We want you to be fully satisfied with your ReuniteIT by LoJack service. If for
any reason you wish to return or cancel your order, please refer to the Merchandise
Return Policy.
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