Over the past few years, I realized that there is an increase in the amount of Smart Phones being reported stolen to the Police, and this piece of technology may be small in size but can be very expensive.
One can also agree that technology of this type is allowing us to do more and more things via our Smart Phones, from making calls and sending text messages to shopping, banking and social media.
Not only are our Smart Phones more valuable in themselves, but many of them will also contain valuable data or personal information. As a result, they can be a very tempting target for thieves and may have caused the increase in the amount of Smart Phones reported stolen.
However, there are some simple steps that you can take to protect your Smart Phone:
• Use the security features provided;
• Know how to identify it when it is stolen;
• Be aware of your surroundings; and
• Most Smart Phones have a range of security features that are intended to stop anyone else accessing and using them should they be stolen. These security features include:
• Creating a straightforward PIN code that locks your handset;
• Tracing the location of, wiping data from, or locking your handset remotely using another internet enabled device; and
• Needing to enter a separate password or account ID to prevent thieves from simply resetting your Smart Phone to its factory setting, and therefore resetting any codes or other security features you have set.
However, these features will only protect your Smart Phone if you turn them on. You also need to know more than the model and colour of your Smart Phone. You need to check the serial number of your Smart Phone and record it for further reverence.
Conclusively, here are two simple things to consider to protect your Smart Phone from opportunist thieves:
• Busy locations such on the Frigate Bay Strip (especially at nights), shopping areas and travelling on passengers buses (where close contact with others is normal) are popular places for pickpockets, especially if it is visible in an open bag or hanging out of your back pocket; and
• Don't leave your Smart Phone in public places - you would not leave your wallet unattended, but a surprising number of people leave their Smart Phone on the table while they go to the bar to order a drink or go to the toilet.
So let's be 'smart' by protecting our Smart Phones.
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