UK networks efficient in blocking stolen mobiles
Posted by Dusan on Saturday, November 3rd, 2007 at 10:45 am under General
A new report published by the Mobile Industry Crime Action Forum (MICAF) suggests UK networks are quite efficient in blocking stolen mobile phones. According to MICAF, 98% of mobile phones across all networks reported stolen are blocked within 48 hours.
Naturally, carriers in Britain are using phone’s unique IMEI number to block phone as soon as user reports. The only alternative thieves have is to sell quickly, in which case the buyer gets shafted — or to move the merchandise across the English Channel to continental Europe…
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November 3rd, 2007 at 11:27 am
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November 3rd, 2007 at 3:20 pm
Oh great, now those less intelligent thieves are now well informed of what they need to do. Thanks
December 7th, 2007 at 7:52 am
my name is varadharajan my four cell phones are stolen in india . i have imei number with bill , i need to track my cell phones / to block my cell phones. please help me via by email sir
thanking you,
yours faithfully.