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Did you have any message on the lock screen with the contact number to reach in case the phone was found?My phone was stolen a couple of months ago. I reported the matter to the police, but they were unhelpful.
Did you have any message on the lock screen with the contact number to reach in case the phone was found?My phone was stolen a couple of months ago. I reported the matter to the police, but they were unhelpful.
Unfortunately, no. I didn't add any message to the lockscreen. I tried calling my number after the incident, but it was off. I waited at least 2-3 days before acquiring a new SIM card in the hopes that it would switch on.Did you have any message on the lock screen with the contact number to reach in case the phone was found?
Never do this! If one gets hold of your any kind of personal information they can wipe your bank accounts clean by resetting passwords or doing transactions and they'll even get OTPs to let then through.I waited at least 2-3 days before acquiring a new SIM card in the hopes that it would switch on.
That's something I hadn't thought of. I'll keep it in mind. Thanks for bringing it up.Never do this! If one gets hold of your any kind of personal information they can wipe your bank accounts clean by resetting passwords or doing transactions and they'll even get OTPs to let then through.
Immediately get new SIM cards issued and say it was "lost" not stolen, else you'll need copy of FIR which you may not have as it's not easily filed by the police for stolen gadgets.
To make transactions you need more than that. Using any card requires a CVV. Netbanking requires passwords which if you did not execute on the mobile won't be there. If you did then passwords are saved (if set up that way) and anyone can do what you said with physical access to the phone.Never do this! If one gets hold of your any kind of personal information they can wipe your bank accounts clean by resetting passwords or doing transactions and they'll even get OTPs to let then through.
I would agree on this depending on the degree of risk faced as time went on. Time here meaning 2-3 daysImmediately get new SIM cards issued and say it was "lost" not stolen, else you'll need copy of FIR which you may not have as it's not easily filed by the police for stolen gadgets.
May not have heard of SMS banking and UPI without internet using short codes. Also some banks rely on OTPs for password resets. If one has the SIM and some kind of personal information then it's definitely possible. I'm sure if you lost your SIM right now you'd be worried for many other reasons including this one.To make transactions you need more than that. Using any card requires a CVV. Netbanking requires passwords which if you did not execute on the mobile won't be there. If you did then passwords are saved (if set up that way) and anyone can do what you said with physical access to the phone.
I don't know about google pay & UPI since I don't use them.
Ah, USSD codes can also be used with banks. Upto now I've used them only with airtelMay not have heard of SMS banking and UPI without internet using short codes.
How do I make a payment using these codes? seems they are query related or very narrow task related. If info is what you're after then these will workAlso some banks rely on OTPs for password resets. If one has the SIM and some kind of personal information then it's definitely possible.
SIM means no online transactions until the bank gets informed. The phone is a bigger hassle and is the reason i try to limit mobile transactions. Don't know how successfully thoughI'm sure if you lost your SIM right now you'd be worried for many other reasons including this one.
NotedIn any case it's not a good idea to keep the SIM active any longer than after it's lost.
Mind telling us how it happened? Did they pull it out of your pocket, or bag or you left it unattended and discovered it was gone after?My phone was stolen a couple of months ago.
It was pulled out of my pocket while taking a bus.Mind telling us how it happened? Did they pull it out of your pocket, or bag or you left it unattended and discovered it was gone after?
Man always get FIR registered because you may not know but some hanky-pancky things would done by others and police would be on your dore step.So better get FIR registered .Police officer wont do it because it increase number of fir for them and they have to work on that case.so some progress may even try to search itHello everyone!
My phone was stolen a couple of months ago. I reported the matter to the police, but they were unhelpful. Every time I questioned them about it, they always said they were looking for it. I'm convinced they won't offer any assistance at all.
Recently, I came across an Instagram page that advertised its ability to track a missing phone in exchange for payment. The profile looked legit, so I wanted to see if any member on this forum has any past experience with the promises made on the aforementioned Instagram profile.
Thank You!