People face theft of mobile phones on a regular basis. But it's one thing when you learn about theft from the outside, and quite another when you discover the loss in yourself. You can find a mobile phone using various methods, but the most effective are IMEI search and GSM positioning.
What to do first
You can find the missing mobile by making a call from another phone. There is a chance to hear a familiar melody in the crowd. You can also send a message to your number about the reward in case of a return of the mobile phone. Perhaps the thief will be flattered, and thereby betray himself.
In fact, such manipulations rarely lead to success. Therefore, it is better not to waste time and immediately write a statement to the police. You will need a warranty card, a receipt and a phone box - documents that prove that you are the owner of the missing mobile phone.
At the same time, the fact of theft is indicated in the statement. If you write that the phone went missing under unclear circumstances, you will most likely be refused to initiate a criminal case. When looking for a phone, any information is important. It is necessary to describe the color of the model, inform about the brand and value. It is also important to remember the events prior to the theft.
Search by IMEI code
If the attacker did not disconnect the phone, the search can be performed using a unique IMEI code. Every mobile phone is stitched to them at the production stage for identification on the network. The IMEI code is usually indicated on the box or in the warranty card. You can also get it from the operator. As soon as the police know the code of your device, they can track its location.
In addition, you can contact your operator's company and draw up a statement requesting a printout of calls from your device. To do this, the operator will require the necessary data on the tariff model, an approximate balance, the last dialed numbers. Outgoing calls not made by you are another reason to contact your local police department.
GSM positioning
The mobile phone can be found using the GSM mobile communication standard. The received signal from the mobile is analyzed by special software. Next, the sector and base of the station in which the caller is located is determined. Determination of coordinates is carried out with an accuracy of a couple of hundred meters. This is often enough to locate a person with a missing device. It can be extremely difficult to resort to the help of GSM positioning, but if law enforcement agencies are looking for a phone, operators willingly cooperate with them.
To avoid phone theft and time-consuming searches, you must take precautions after purchase. For example, there are many applications that locate the device and block it in case of theft.
