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I wanted to provide an update regarding Mobile phone theft, which some members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey. Good Evening
How thieves target you
To help keep your handset and data safe, follow these tips:
Avoid leaving your phone unattended, out of your sight, or left on a table. Thieves can grab a phone from a table in seconds or can distract you to take it.
Keep an eye on who’s around you when using your phone in public. Thieves use ‘shoulder-surfing’ (looking over your shoulder) to watch or film you entering passcodes or see your data.
Avoid entering personal information in a public space, and wherever possible, use biometric authentication, such as Face ID or Fingerprint, to access your phone and sensitive apps rather than passcodes.
Never give your phone to people you don’t know or have only just met. Thieves may ask to borrow your phone or offer to enter their number. Don’t let them
Put your phone away when you’ve finished using it.
Kind regards
Terri
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