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The IMEI number is unique - every phone's IMEI is individual to that phone. The IMEI will allow the authorities to locate the phone - by getting the network to track it's movements. As soon as the phone is switched on - it sends a data stream to the nearest three mobile phone towers. This identifies the handset to the network, and tells the network where it is (for billing or charging purposes). EVERY mobile phone can be tracked to within (roughly) a 3 metre radius !
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How do i find out a stolen phones serial number?
Want to keep a record of your mobile serial number in case it is stolen? There are two methods. With the phone switched on dial *#6# and your phones serial number will be displayed on the screen! The less technical way to find your phones serial number is to turn your phone off, remove the battery cover, remove the battery and look at the case under the battery for the number. For quick access, maybe you could store it in your phone.
Why is an International Mobile Equipment Identity useful?
The International Mobile Equipment Identity number or IMEI is as useful as your car's serial number, especially when your phone is stolen. When someone reports their phone stolen, operators mark the phone as invalid. The IMEI is issued to every single GSM-enabled mobile phone on the market. Operators can use the number to identify valid or invalid subscribers to a particular network and the type of equipment used as well. If you report your phone stolen, police can quickly identify the phone by using the IMEI as well as the manufacturer and model of the phone.
Your cell phone is stolen. Metro PCS is the carrier. Should the phone be reported as stolen to the police?
No
Can you put your sim card in a lost or stolen nextel phone?
If the phone was reported lost or stolen, it cannot be activated again. Sprint/Nextel has it listed and the serial number has been flagged and it will not allow that phone to be activated.
Can air cards be traced?
Yes. They are, for all practical purposes, a cell phone. If you had one stolen, report it to the police and the carrier, giving them the ESN and phone number.
What is the cops phone number?
The phone number for the police in the U.K is, 999. The phone number for the police in the U.S is, 911.
How do you block a stolen blackberry?
Tell The police or call your service provider and give them your imei number this can be found on your phone box or press *#06#
Dual sim mobile have two imei no?
Yes I have seen myself that one china mobile phone having two IMEI. But I dont know the real meaning of it and the effects of it.The purpose of an IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity), MEID (Mobile Equipment Identifier) or ESN (Electronic Serial Number) or commonly known as Serial Number to control usage of an owners Cellphone in scenarios such as Phone has been stolen. With the right connection you can track your phones location through its Serial Number (since the phone transmit its esn to its network provider). You can also use the Serial Number to disable the phone if not found. Owner should submit the Serial Number to GSPD (Global Stolen Phones Database).Categories of Mobile Phone Serial Numbers:IMEI: Term use to identify Serial Number of GSM Phones (phones w/ SIM Card).MEID/ESN: Term commonly use to identify Serial Number of CDMA Phones (phone w/o SIM Card).
Can you detect the original phone by serial number?
serial number 35702304296453 Nokia 700 mobile phone is it a original Nokia phone or what?
Can i activate a stolen Verizon phone that was stolen from the store?
Nope - once a phone's been blocked via the IMEI number - it's permanently useless !
How can someone file a police report on a stolen cell phone?
To file a police report on a stolen cell phone, you should contact your local police department either by phone or by visiting their station. Provide details such as when and where the theft occurred, your phone's make and model, and any identifying features or information you have. They will guide you through the necessary steps to complete the report.
How can you look up the serial number of a firearm - to find out if it is stolen - before purchasing it?
In the USCall your local police/sheriff and ask them to check it for you. They will need the serial number, manufacturer, model, and caliber. This is important, since the same number may have been used by different manufacturers. Some manufacturers may have used the same number ranges for different product lines. If you are unsure what kind of gun it is, check with a gunsmith or a gun dealer. Do not rely on the police to figure that out; they are law enforcement professionals, not firearms experts.If the gun has no serial number - due to being produced before this was required - but is unique in some way, police may still have it listed as stolen property, but it's a long shot.The NCIC (National Crime Information Center) database contains, among other things, information on stolen firearms but it is only accessible by law enforcement. This is likely what the local police will check, along with their own lists of stolen property and evidence.Be aware that most law enforcement agencies will not give you information over the phone. They would, at the very least, like to know your identity to make sure you are not a thief checking to see if the gun is "hot". In some cases it may be a violation of state law to give out information from criminal history databases.Another option is user submitted databases such as www.hotgunz.com and www.stolenweapon.com. These sites allow gun theft victims to voluntarily report their stolen firearm and search for stolen gun serial numbers. Such databases are not all encompassing as they are not linked with NCIC, but still worth a look.Should the gun be determined to be stolen, you will most likely have to surrender it to the police. Be prepared to answer lots of questions regarding how and where you bought it. Police have a great deal of interest in people selling stolen property.If the gun appears to have had a serial number at one time, but it is ground off, or otherwise defaced - get away from the person trying to sell it to you as fast as possible. It is almost guaranteed to be either stolen or used in a crime. Removing serial numbers from a firearm is a Federal crime in itself, and if police discover such a gun in your possession, you have a very real chance of being convicted.Many stolen guns cannot be identified because the owner didn't know the serial number, didn't report the theft, or it is an older gun without a number.In AustraliaThis website might be helpful: www.planetsoftware.com.au/gunreg You can only enter a serial number. The serial number on a gun is only unique for a particular manufacturer's model. If you have Winchester Model 94 serial #xxxxx and enter that serial number, you will get a hit if a Smith & Wesson revolver with that number is on the list.In CanadaAgain, local law enforcement is your best bet. They have access to the lists of stolen property and the Canadian Firearms Registry.
