Was your cell phone stolen? Here's how to block it!

 

 

 

 

 

Having your cell phone stolen can be a huge inconvenience in your life, because nowadays people carry their lives on their cell phones.

Several applications are downloaded from it that store important personal data, such as the bank application, and unfortunately not everyone can afford it. cell phone insurance.

To prevent the thief who stole your cell phone from having access to important data about you, you need to take some measures after the theft.

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The first thing to do is to file a police report, so that if your data is accessed by criminals, you can defend yourself against the misuse of personal data.

Another measure to be taken is to block the stolen cell phone using the IMEI, so that, in addition to the thief not being able to access your data, your cell phone will also become useless to the thief and he will not be able to resell it.

Want to know how to file a police report, what IMEI is, how to find out IMEI and how to block your cell phone? Then continue reading below!

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File a police report after your cell phone is stolen

After being robbed, it is very important that you go to a police station and file a report.

In many states in Brazil, it is also possible to file a police report online, but whether in person or online, be sure to register the incident.

This is because, as we mentioned above, a police report can be essential if the criminals who stole or robbed your cell phone use your personal data to commit scams.

With the police report in hand, it will be much easier to prove that you are not the perpetrator of scams carried out by criminals in your name.

What is IMEI code?

IMEI code is the international mobile equipment identification, which is nothing more than a unique global number that all cell phones have.

The IMEI code is an identifier for cell phones, in the same way that the chassis number identifies a vehicle, the IMEI identifies a cell phone.

The IMEI is an identification number made up of 15 digits, and according to the ANATEL it should have a sequence like this: 001970-01-010000-0.

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How do I find out my cell phone PIN?

How do you know what your cell phone's IMEI is?

To find your cell phone's IMEI, simply type on your device *#06#, after entering this code, your cell phone's IMEI number will appear on the screen.

Your cell phone's IMEI is also on the box the device came from the store. If you didn't know what the IMEI number was before the theft/robbery, just look on the box and look for a 15-digit code next to the barcode.

But, if you also no longer have access to your cell phone's box, if your device is Android, just access the Google Dashboard and look for the Android menu, where all the cell phones linked to it will be located. Google Play and their respective IMEIs.

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The importance of saving your cell phone's IMEI

ANATEL advises everyone to save their IMEI numbers for security reasons.

Furthermore, ANATEL also recommends that in addition to saving the IMEI number, after a loss or theft, you promptly contact your cell phone operator so that the telephone line can be blocked.

And in the same contact the operator When requesting the blocking of the line, also request the blocking of the cell phone using its IMEI number.

In case of loss, if after blocking you find your cell phone again, you can contact your cell phone operator and request to unlock the device.

If you have a cell phone with two chips, know that there is an IMEI number for each of the chips, so when you check the IMEI number, check and save the codes for your two chips.

How to block cell phone IMEI?

After finding the IMEI number of your stolen or robbed cell phone, either on the device's box or on Google Dashboard, you must then block the cell phone with your carrier.

To block your cell phone with the operator, simply contact them and provide the IMEI number, and the operator will automatically block your cell phone.

The contact numbers for Brazilian mobile operators are as follows:

You can call your operator from a landline or a family member's cell phone. The operator will ask for your identification using your document numbers and date of birth. Rest assured, this is standard procedure and is for your own safety.

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