Even a small gift, like a rubber sleeve to protect a BlackBerry, can spur unease.

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Featuring a sturdy rubber outer sleeve and inner shock absorbers, it's the perfect drive for people on-the-go who want a simple and secure way to protect their photos, videos, music and other important files.

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My real hand on the lower level and above it a fake rubber hand, arranged so it appeared to extend out of the sleeve of my own suit.

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There are a few more inventive tactics that are increasingly becoming popular among thieves, such as constructing a rubber band and paper clip hook that sucks up products under the sleeve.

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Despite sharing some aesthetic similarities with the former gadget -- like a dotted LED display, USB clasp and soft-touch rubber coating -- LG's model has a few more tricks up its sleeve.

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