How to stem mobile phone theft?
Time was when it took several years to get a new telephone connection in India. Now,
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At present,
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With this mammoth mobile phone subscriber,
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A Serious Issue
The problem of mobile phone theft is not going to just go away. Mobile phones have been identified by the police as CRAVED (Concealable, Removable, Available,
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It has been found major locations where mobile phone theft occurs are railway stations, bus stops, traffic signals, pathways Motorists who use their mobile when driving might not only be risking their lives but also be a potential target for the culprits. Of late there have been too many incidences of bikers being robbed on roadways.
When we loose our mobile phone, more than anything it��s the personal information that really matters.
Some Do��s and Don��ts to avoid mobile theft
Avoid using your mobile phone in heavily crowded areas Avoid using your mobile phone in public transport Avoid lending your mobile phone to strangers who might try to trick you Don��t talk while driving Avoid leaving your handset in your vehicle Do not leave you phone unattended in any place, even at your home Use PIN codes to lock your phone Turn off the ringer Don't walk and txt After you buy a mobile set record the unique 15 or 17 digit code IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) and keep it in a secure place.
This digit code is used to identify an individual mobile station to a GSM or UMTS network. The IMEI number facilitates an important function; it easily identifies a mobile phone being used on a GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) network.
The IMEI is a useful tool to stop a phone that is stolen from accessing a network and being used. Mobile phone owners that have their phones stolen can contact their mobile network provider and ask them to ban or shut off a phone using its IMEI number. With an IMEI number, the phone can be banned from the network quickly and easily. It is important to note that swapping a SIM card will not stop a phone from being banned.
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