How to Protect a Mobile Phone from Being Stolen 01. Keep details. Make a record of all your phone information and keep this in a safe place. Include the following elements in the information: • Your phone number • The make and model • Color and appearance details • The pin or security lock code • The IMEI number (on GSM phones) • The serial number 02. Use the security lock code, or PIN feature, to lock your phone. This will make it less valuable to a thief and deny them access to personal numbers stored on your SIM card. 03. On the subject of setting a PIN or pass code – you may not need reminding, but don’t make it easily guessable. So no birthdays, ‘1234’ or ‘6969’. 04. Add a security mark. Use an ultra violet pen to print your post code and house number onto both your mobile handset and battery. This makes it easily identifiable as your property if lost or stolen. It would also be good if you write your alternate contact number or email id on your phone. 05. Register your phone with your network operator. If your phone is stolen, report the loss to them immediately. Using your IMEI number, they may be able to block your hand set and account details. 06. Use encryption to protect sensitive data. Particularly relevant to Smartphone users, most platforms have access to a number of applications can that be used to encrypt sensitive data or specific folders on a device, requiring a secure password before these files can be viewed or modified. 07. Make sure important data is backed up. This can include contacts, text messages, appointments, emails and other data stored on a phone that would be awkward to replace if it was lost or stolen. 08. Keep in mind that once the phone is disabled, it may not be able to be used again, even if you get it back. 09. Install security software, such as Cerberus for Android or Find my iPhone for iOS, which will allow you to track and locate your missing phone and protect your personal data. 10. Avoid leaving your phone in a vehicle, even when the car is locked – if you have to do it, stash it in the glove box or somewhere it can’t be seen. Never leave it sitting on the seat in full view of passers-by. 11. Be extra cautious at high-risk events such as nightclubs, concerts and festivals, where close contact with people is unavoidable. 12. A large amount of stolen phones are snatched from the owner’s hands or pockets – so it pays to be vigilant when out in public. 13. Have your phone number disabled. In addition to reporting your phone lost or stolen, you should also disable your phone number (not account) so that no further charges can be applied. 14. If your phone is stolen, report it to the police immediately. With best wishes….. (KANKAR BARUI, IPS) Deputy Commissioner of Police Detective Department Bidhannagar City Police
Posted on: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:11:03 +0000
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