In a rather unusual turn of events in Singapore, an iPhone owner has resorted to a unique method to retrieve their missing device. The individual, whose phone was reportedly taken from a lift lobby, has threatened to invoke a curse on the alleged thief, using a talisman as a form of intimidation.
On November 25, a post surfaced on the Complaint Singapore Facebook group, featuring a photograph of a notice left in a lift lobby. The owner described their lost iPhone, a purple model encased in a light pink cover, and expressed their belief that someone had picked it up without permission.
In an effort to reclaim their property, the owner placed the iPhone in “lost mode,” rendering it inaccessible. They urged the person who took the phone to either contact the number displayed on the device’s screen or return it to a nearby police station. The owner hinted at a reward for the return of the phone, although specifics about the reward were not disclosed.
However, the tone of the notice took a dramatic turn as the owner threatened to curse the individual if the phone was not returned. The message concluded with an image of a Taoist fulu talisman, which is traditionally believed to hold protective or cursing powers. The owner stated, “I’ll destroy the curse charm after you return [the phone],” indicating a willingness to lift the curse upon the phone’s return.
The notice was reportedly found in the eastern region of Singapore, and it quickly garnered attention online. Many netizens found humor in the situation, with some commenting that the effectiveness of the curse might be compromised due to the talisman being printed in black and white rather than in color. One user quipped, “You never try, you will never know,” while another suggested that the curse would not work if it was merely printed.
The original poster, however, seemed skeptical about the curse’s potential success, humorously noting that for a curse to be effective, it should not be printed. This light-hearted banter among commenters reflects the community’s amusement at the lengths to which the owner has gone to retrieve their lost property.
As the story unfolds, it raises questions about the intersection of modern technology and traditional beliefs, as well as the lengths individuals will go to reclaim their belongings. Whether the curse will have any effect remains to be seen, but it certainly has sparked a lively discussion among Singaporeans about the peculiarities of urban life and the sometimes desperate measures people take in the face of loss.