Crime Prevention Advice 

We all use mobile phones for many functions in our everyday lives from banking to keeping up to date with diary appointments. But how exactly do you keep your phone safe from people who might want to try get your number and personal information data.

Here's a few hints and tips that might help : - 

Most phones now have fingerprint or facial recognition features so that access can only be made by you 

Always create a unique pin code that only you know to lock your handset 

Each handset has a totally unique IMEI number. This can be found by typing *#06# into your handset and press send where you will be sent the IMEI. This number can be given to Police if the handset is stolen and also to your phone provider where they can automatically stop your phone working. 

Contact your network provider to report it lost or stolen and the police if stolen as soon as you can, but do check all your pockets, the car and the back of the sofa before you do so!. The network operator will be able to block the phone and render it useless, even if a new sim card is used.

If you are looking at purchasing a second hand mobile phone you can go to www.checkmend.com Save time and money by instantly verifying mobile phones and other used tech before you buy or sell.. Great for checking if a device has been reported lost, stolen, blocked or had an insurance claim.

Register your phone at www.Immobolise.com  Immobilise helps police identify the owners of recovered property thousands of times every day. You can register your valuables FREE and improve your chances of getting them back if lost or stolen. This includes laptops, and computers, game consoles, bicycles, cameras, mobile phones, Television sets.

Always know where your phone is when you are in a large crowd or busy area, and never leave your phone on display in your vehicle this is an area where thieves will look for.