How to Block Stolen Cell Phones
Having a cell phone can be a risk. In the event that your cell phone is stolen, the cell phone thief can take your phone and use it to call whomever she desires, all the while you get stuck with the phone bill. Fortunately, you can prevent this. If you act fast, you can have your cell phone blocked from use by the thief so that she cannot make calls.
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Things You'll Need
- Your account number
- Phone number of the stolen cell phone
- Serial or IMEI number of the phone (Optional)
Instructions
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Contact your cell phone carrier and inform them that your cell phone has been stolen.
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Provide the representative with any information that he asks. Usually, he will ask for information such as your name, phone number and account number, as well as the serial number of the phone, if you have it. Some carriers will also ask for your Social Security number for added security.
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Confirm with the representative that the cell phone is blocked. If your phone company uses SIM cards, arrange for a replacement SIM card to be sent to you.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider purchasing insurance on your next phone. While this won't help prevent your phone from being stolen, it will keep you from having to pay full price for a replacement cell phone instead of paying only a small deductible.
You should also file a police report as well, as this will be helpful to phone carriers trying to catch your thief.
While the phone may be blocked from making calls, your personal information, such as contacts and schedules cannot be deleted in this way. Consider minimizing personal information on your phone.
