Info for mobile phone users

[NakedDeadGuy]

Have you ever wondered why mobile phone companies don't seem interested in trying to prevent the theft of mobile phones? If you have ever lost or had one stolen, and if you are on a plan you still have to pay the plan (up to 24 months), and you have to buy another handset and enter into another contract. This is more revenue. There is a simple way of making lost or stolen mobiles useless to the thieves and the phone companies know about it but keep it quiet.
To check your mobiles serial number, key the following on your phone - *#06# (star hash zero six hash), a 15 digit code will appear on the screen. This is unique to your handset, should your phone ever get stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will be able to block your handset so even if sim cards are changed, your phone will be useless. You probably won't get your phone back, but whoever stole won't be able to use it.
This does not work on most CDMA phones, and also excludes some older model GSM handsets, but well worth a go. Hope this is good info for someone.

 

[Dee]

yeah actually i can vouch for that it does work, so its good to get that info. cos it does come in handy. it is also on the back of the battery i think. or somewhere in there. lol