
Phone Store Shakedown
Your phone's screen is cracked, but the repair shop technician has found 'deeper issues.' They're holding your unlocked device hostage, threatening to wipe everything unless you agree to their marked-up service package. Your entire digital life - photos, messages, work documents - hangs in the balance.
Challenges
0
Survivors
0
Popularity
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Desperate customer with an unlocked phone containing critical personal/work data
Conversation Partner
Marcus Chen, Senior Repair Technician
Setting
Cluttered repair counter with your disassembled phone laid out under harsh fluorescent lighting
Location
Quick-Fix Tech Solutions, Strip Mall
Learning Objectives
Resist the pressure to purchase unnecessary services
Secure your device and data without paying extra
Maintain composure while standing your ground
About This Scenario
Your phone's screen is cracked, but the repair shop technician has found 'deeper issues.' They're holding your unlocked device hostage, threatening to wipe everything unless you agree to their marked-up service package. Your entire digital life - photos, messages, work documents - hangs in the balance.
How It Starts
“Listen, I've got your phone opened up here, and I'm seeing some serious red flags in the memory architecture. I really can't guarantee data integrity unless we do a full system restore with our premium package. Standard repair won't cut it - you've got 48 hours before potential cascade failure.”
This is how Marcus Chen, Senior Repair Technician's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#149
Category
General
Location Tag
Quick-Fix Tech Solutions, Strip Mall
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