What to do if you lose your Mobile phone
Do this now!
Dial *#06# from your mobile
now your mobile will display a 15 digit number. This is a unique IMEI number which Identifies your handset
Note down this number, this will help to track your mobile in case of theft
Now when theft happens do the following
First of all register a complaint at your nearest police station.
If you have stored any bank account information, online banking info etc on your mobile, then request your banker to halt all transactions related to the account.
If you have saved any other online service passwords on mobile, then immediately change that.
For Indian user Email your IMEI Number to cop@vsnl.net
Using the IMEI number, your mobile phone can be tracked and fond out from where it is being operated eventhough Your sim is replace with another one.
What is IMEI number?
IMEI or 'International Mobile Equipment Identity' is a unique 15-digit number assigned to all cellular devices. We can use this number to block a mobile phone from being used by another person or phone company if it has been lost or stolen. Click here to know more about IMEI number.
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How to change your Mobile networks service provider with out losing your existing mobile number?
Do this now!
Dial *#06# from your mobile
now your mobile will display a 15 digit number. This is a unique IMEI number which Identifies your handset
Note down this number, this will help to track your mobile in case of theft
Now when theft happens do the following
First of all register a complaint at your nearest police station.
If you have stored any bank account information, online banking info etc on your mobile, then request your banker to halt all transactions related to the account.
If you have saved any other online service passwords on mobile, then immediately change that.
For Indian user Email your IMEI Number to cop@vsnl.net
Using the IMEI number, your mobile phone can be tracked and fond out from where it is being operated eventhough Your sim is replace with another one.
What is IMEI number?
IMEI or 'International Mobile Equipment Identity' is a unique 15-digit number assigned to all cellular devices. We can use this number to block a mobile phone from being used by another person or phone company if it has been lost or stolen. Click here to know more about IMEI number.
Related Posts:
How to change your Mobile networks service provider with out losing your existing mobile number?
