Stay One Step Ahead of Mobile Phone Thieves

Stay One Step Ahead of Mobile Phone Thieves

Dear Resident,

Mobile phones are more important to us than ever — they hold our photos, messages, bank apps and so much more. Unfortunately, that also makes them attractive to thieves.
Here’s how you can protect yourself and make sure your phone is secure.

Keep Your Phone Safe When You’re Out and About

Thieves work fast — a phone can be taken from a table in seconds.

Keep your device out of sight when you’re not using it.

Stay aware of your surroundings, especially in busy areas or on public transport.

Once you’re done using your phone, put it away straight away.

Small habits make a big difference.

Do These Quick Steps Now – They’ll Help You If Your Phone Ever Goes Missing

Lock it with a strong PIN or password

A simple swipe pattern isn’t enough. A strong passcode protects your photos, accounts and personal information.

Save Your IMEI Number

Dial *#06# to see your phone’s IMEI.
Think of it as your phone’s fingerprint. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe — it helps in blocking or tracing your device.

Turn on a Tracking App

It only takes a minute:

iPhone: Find My iPhone

Android: Find My Device

If your phone is ever lost or stolen, you’ll be able to see its location from another device.

Hide Message Previews on Your Lock Screen

This stops thieves from seeing any reset codes or security messages that pop up.

Make Sure Your Data is Backed Up

Enable automatic backups over Wi-Fi

Make sure you can get two‑factor authentication codes on another device

Keep important phone numbers and passwords stored somewhere safe

These steps make recovering your accounts and information much easier.