Mobile phone tip

Mobile phone theft is on the rise, but the following tip might prove useful if you are unfortunate enough to have your phone stolen.

First, check your mobile phone's serial number by keying in the following digits on your phone: *#06#. A 15-digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Should your phone get stolen, you can give your service provider this code. They will then block your handset, so even if the thief changes the SIM card your phone will be totally useless. You probably will not get your phone back but at least the thief cannot use or sell it.