Lifestyle Desk: Losing a mobile phone means not only losing a device, but also your important data, personal information, and financial access. So it is very important to take quick and effective action. Following are the actions to be taken immediately after losing the mobile phone.

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1. Try to track the phone

If your phone has location tracking feature enabled, first try to detect the phone's current location. You can see your phone's current location using 'Find My Device' on Android phones. Locate, lock, or wipe data on iPhone using Find My iPhone.

2. Change password

Quickly change passwords for important accounts (eg email, social media, bank apps) accessible through your phone. Update Gmail or Apple ID or other important account passwords.

3. Stop banking services

If you have a banking app or mobile banking connection on your mobile, temporarily stop banking services immediately. Call the bank's customer service and ask to turn off mobile banking access.

4. Block SIM card

If the phone is stolen, criminals can use the SIM card to misuse your number. Block SIM quickly. Block the SIM card by contacting the customer service of the mobile operator.

5. Lock the phone or wipe data

To keep your data safe and prevent unauthorized access to the phone, lock the phone or erase all data. Both Android and iPhone have options to remotely lock or wipe the phone.

6. Make a General Diary (GD) at the police station

Immediately after losing the mobile phone go to the police station and file a General Diary (GD). It is important to ensure legal assistance and security, especially if someone misuses your phone.

7. Contact the network operator

Ask the network operator to block the phone with your phone's IMEI number along with SIM blocking. The phone can no longer be used on any network.

8. Logout of the app

Remotely log out of your social media, email, and other accounts from all apps accessible through the phone. Google and other platforms also offer remote logout.

If the apps on your phone update automatically, turn off or control those updates to prevent criminals from accessing the apps on your phone.

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It is very important to act quickly after losing a mobile phone. This will keep your personal information safe and protect you from criminal activity.

Source: Lifestyle