Home ›
Services Online ›
Newsletters ›
Neighbourhood Watch Newsletters ›
2005 ›
Winter ›
New Online Mobile Phone Check Sends Strong Signal to Thieves
New Online Mobile Phone Check Sends Strong Signal to Thieves
The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) has launched a new online inquiry service for consumers to check if a mobile telephone has been reported lost or stolen and blocked by a network carrier.
This online service provides for a quick and easy way to check on the status of a mobile phone, sending a strong message to thieves, giving consumers more confidence.
AMTA shares information among carriers ensuring lost or stolen mobile phones are virtually worthless because once reported as missing they cannot be connected to any network in Australia.
Online service can be located at: http://www.amta.org.au
MOBILE PHONE SECURITY TIPS
- If lost or stolen, contact service provider and police.
- Treat phone as a valuable item, remembering it can contain important personal information.
- Don't leave your phone, especially in your car. About half of all stolen mobile phones are taken from cars.
- Always ensure you PIN is activated.
Last Updated: 16/12/2005