In older times, the crooks used physical strategies to get hard hand on your money. But as it is A New Era Of Knowledge and Technology, you can lost your money directly from your account due to some wrong steps of your. So you should safeguard yourself from such mobile and possible identity thefts before something bad actually happen to you.
If you have lost your Cell Phone, then it will take no time to a Cyber-Criminal to steal your identity, money and your valuable information. Until you are protecting yourself with following precautions.
1) First of all save your cell phone`s brand and model, the serial [IMEI] number, PIN code, other mobile descriptions. This will help the police to find out your Cell Phone when it is stolen. Your network company will immediately block your phone across all possible networks.
2) Use PIN codes or phone locks to secure your phone when it is not in use. Some new cell phones has remote lock feature. Use it to lock your cell phone and memory card access.
3) An Ultraviolet marker is available in market. Use it to place an identity mark on your mobile and battery. It can be your name, or house or any lucky number.
4) Internet and Messages
* Clear your all important messages and calendar entries as soon as possible.
* Never use “Remember your Password” or “Stay Me Logged in” option when you are using
cell phone for your bank accounts.
* Remove the browsing history quickly after usage.
* Avoid using Downloadable software and Avoid using Credit Card on every unprotected
website.
5) Never save your Friend and Family personal information in cellular phone. When you are engaged on call in public, avoid sharing much important and secret material.
Source : DSDG
