Stolen or lost cell phones.

May not belong in this area and of course has nothing to do with
email. However, it seems everyone who is anyone has what I call a cell
phone growth in their ear. Yes I have one but it is off until I need
it = safety and security only.

This being said a very good friend of mine sent me some good ideas he
got from his attorney who learned the hard way.

Therefore I will put it here for anyone who chooses to put it to use,
ok?

To disable a stolen (or lost) cell phone: To check your mobile
phone's serial number, key in # 0 6 #.

A 15 digit code will appear on the screen. Yes I tried it and it did
work. Only little problem was, with the grey screen, the black digits
and 'old eye sight'............

Anyway there it was: serial number followed by the 15 digits.
Instructions: write the number down and put it in a safe place where
you can get to it asap. Call your service provider, give them the
code. They will then be able to block your handset even if the thief
or whoever changes the SIM card your phone will be totally useless.
You probably won't get your phone back but alt least you know whoever
took it can't use/sell it either. If everybody does this, there would
be no point in people stealing mobile phones.

PS Where I volunteer many hours a week over 9 years & still going
strong (a local police department) I see in the 911 briefing log at
least one report a day of someone who either lost or had their cell
phone stolen. They need the police report for their service provider.
But having this serial code on hand, wouldn't/couldn't that speed the
process? I think so.

Genie.

 

It would be good if carriers were to talk to each other an distribute stolen
numbers.

However, here in Australia, they will happily take your GSM IMEI number and
hold onto it. I was told I would be offered "protection" if that phone was
used with that carrier.
It never stopped working. WITH that carrier. That would qualify as a
failed test by my standards.

Apparently, since then, they talk to each other and share stolen EMEI
numbers, but going on how the stolen phone market is booming, they're not
doing anything about it.

 

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Doesn't work with all phones, and isn't really necessary anyway.
http://www.snopes.com/crime/prevent/celltheft.asp

 

hi, genie
i am rakesh from calcutta, india. i hav also lost my cell
phone. i hav the IMIE no. with me. but where would i give the no.? to
the cell phone manufacturer (Nokia) or to the network service
provider(Hutch)?
I am a bit confused about it. Please help me and
reply me as soon as possible.