Tech Tips: Phone is lost or stolen? So do not take tension these tips will help you!
Mobile phones have become an integral part of our lives nowadays. We use our smartphones not only for calling but also for other purposes. These activities include shopping, photography, banking, etc. In such a situation, along with bank details, your personal information is also there on the phone. In such a situation, if your phone gets stolen then it can create a big problem for you.
In addition, it is very difficult to find a stolen or lost phone. However, you can block your device ie phone by visiting the government portal Central Equipment Identity Registry (CEIR) with the help of an IMEI number.
Erase Data Remotely: Most of the time we care more about the data than the price of the phone. If personal data falls into the wrong hands, it can cause huge losses. In such cases, remote data deletion is a good option. In this case, iPhone users can delete device data by visiting iCloud.com. So Android users can delete this data by visiting android.com/find.
Track phone
Android's Find My Device and iPhone's Find My iPhone feature make it very easy to track down a phone. But when the phone is online, only you can see its location. Similarly, users can see the last location of the phone after turning it off the phone.
Keep your banking information secure
Also, banking apps have security pins and lock. But still, change your password as a precaution. Or call the respective banks and ask them to stop the transaction.
Change social media password
You never know who has your phone and what they will do with it. In such a situation, you should immediately change your social media password. Otherwise, anyone can post or message anything from your account.
Block your sim card
The OTP of the account in the phone comes on the SIM card only. In such a situation, this OTP password can also be lost if it falls into the wrong hands. In this case, call the network provider and block your SIM card as soon as possible.