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Showing posts with label IMEI Number. Show all posts
Showing posts with label IMEI Number. Show all posts

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Trace your Lost Mobile with the IMEI Number

World is just running on a race, where they cannot afford to waste time and sometimes as little Careless. This Happens to our Phones also.  If you have lost your mobile and remember the 14/15 digit IMEI number of your mobile which is a unique number for every mobile, that can help you to trace it.

  • Our phone numbers are assigned with the Unique Identification Number. 
  • The Number which can be used to track any time is the International Mobile Equipment Identity number (IMEI) 
  • For the IMEI number on your mobile just type *#06# in your Handset or it is Given behind the mobile.It is advisable to note this number
  • First after the Handset theft or loss , File an FIR in the Police station
  • Then Along with FIR and IMEI number, Go to the User Service Provider and Give to them
  • Now The user Service Provider will trace your mobile number by this IMEI number.
  • Even the Phone uses other sim, or if it do not have sim, still it is Traceable
  • Then the Police will able to help for finding and giving to you safely
  • User can Able to block the phone that no one can use them after it is lost by contacting user service provider
  • To Quick access for your lost phone, Do this actions immediately after your Phone is lost or stolen 
  • So Be careful in your IMEI number, Make sure to Keep it as a Secret

IMEI Global Database: Another way that you can locate your lost phone is by adding its identity number to a free global database. If the phone is found, it's IMEI number can be used to contact you. Though this is a bit of a long shot, it is definitely worth a try. http://www.trackimei.com/


Monday, June 13, 2011

Safe Tips to avoid Mobile Phone related Cyber Crime


  • Use only mobile phones having SIM Card registered by the owner only.
  • Purchase Mobile Phone having IMEI Number and which was marked in the bill.
  • Never hand over SIM card to other people.
  • Purchase Mobile Phones from genuine dealers / sellers.
  • If you are buying second hand mobile set, you should make sure about its genuineness and purchased only from genuine dealers / seller with original bills and other related documents.
  • Inform Local Police immediately about loss of mobile phone, SIM Cards etc. and obtain receipt from there.
Tips for a safe cyber tread

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