Cell Phone Security
Milson Macleod
There is a simple way of making lost or stolen mobiles useless to thieves and the phone companies know about it, but keep it quiet.
To check your mobile phone's serial number, key in the following on your phone: star-pound-zero-six-pound ( * # 0 6 # ) and a fifteen digit code will appear on the screen. This is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it safe Should your mobile phone get stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset, so even if the thief changes the sim card, your phone will be totally useless.
You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use/sell it either. If everybody did this, there would be no point in stealing mobile phones.
You may want to send this to as many people with mobiles as possible. Here is another bit of useful information: No charge for directory assistance
Phone companies are charging us $1.00 or more for 411 - information calls.
When you need to use the 411 information option! Simply dial 1-800-FREE-411 or 1 800 373 3411 without incurring a charge.
I believe this is information people don't mind receiving