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Dear residents, Ensure you keep a record of your phone's IMEI number in case your phone is stolen.This is a 15 digit unique number which can be obtained by pressing *#06#. Some products may have this on the device or on the original packaging. You will need this information if your phone is lost or stolen.Register your phone for free on a Secured by Design approved property registration database (www.securedbydesign.com). This helps police to identify you as the rightful owner and return your handset to you if lost or stolen.Use security or PIN locks to protect your data and prevent the phone being used if stolen.When not in use, never leave your phone unattended in a public place or vehicle.Take particular care of your phone at bars, cafes, coffee-shops, restaurants and music venues - thieves are known to target these venues.If using your phone in public, stay alert and be aware of what's going on around you.Avoid using your mobile phone in public at night. If you do have to use your phone, try to find an area that's well-lit. Avoid getting your phone out at train stations and bus stops as these are areas that thieves target.Never reply to spam messages you may receive over SMS or Bluetooth, even to text 'STOP'.Consider installing a tracker application on your Smartphone, it could help trace your device if stolen. If your device is stolen, act quickly - inform the police and tell them you have a tracker app installed.Roehampton SNT |
