If a phone is stolen, the thief has stolen something that belongs to someone else and they could get in trouble if they are caught. The phone itself is probably gone, but depending on the phone model, the thief may still be able to use it. If the phone has been locked, the thief may not be able to use it at all.
Here’s what you need to know
Most people who steal phones think that they can just walk away with the phone and not get caught. However, this is not always the case. If the phone is stolen in a public place, such as a park, the police may be called and the phone may be confiscated. If the phone is stolen from someone, the thief may be arrested and charged with a crime. If the phone is stolen from someone’s home, the thief may be able to take the phone and leave, or the thief may be able to break into the home and take the phone.
Can a Stolen Phone Be Unlocked and Used
If your phone was stolen, the thief would not be able to use it without your passcode. Even if you don’t normally use Touch ID or Face ID, your phone is still locked with a passcode.
Are Stolen Iphones Traceable
When your iPhone or iPad is lost or stolen, you can use the Find My app to track it down. If Find My was not turned on, you can still sign in to iCloud.com/find and use the Find My app on another Apple device that you own to find your device.
How Do I Disable My Stolen Phone
If you have been the victim of a theft, there are a few things you can do to try to get your phone back. The first thing you can do is go to android.com/find and sign in to your Google Account. If you have more than one phone, click the lost phone at the top of the screen.
The lost phone gets a notification.
On the map, you’ll get info about where the phone is.
Pick what you want to do.
There are a few things you can do if you want to get your phone back as soon as possible. You can try to find the thief and confront them, or you can try to track the phone using GPS. If you want to track the phone, you can try to do it through the phone’s settings or you can use a third-party app.
If you want to find the thief, you can try to get the police involved, or you can try to find someone who can help you track the phone.
Whatever you do, make sure to keep your phone safe and to take precautions to protect yourself from being victimised again.
What Do Thieves Do With Stolen Iphones
Some thieves will unlock the phones and explore the contents, looking for any information they can get their hands on. If they have your login information, they can also access any unprotected apps and passwords you may have stored on the phone. If they have your iCloud keychain information, they can also access any passwords you have stored there.
What Can Someone Do With My Imei Number
An IMEI number can be used to block or blacklist your device. If an imposter calls the telecom provider with a report of stolen phone then after providing the necessary details for verification and the IMEI number, the mobile device can be blocked resulting it to be unusable. This can be helpful if you don’t want your device to be used by someone else or if you’ve lost your device and don’t want someone else to be able to use it.
In summary
If you’re the thief and you’ve stolen someone’s phone, the best thing to do is to either destroy it or sell it off to someone who won’t report it stolen. If you’re caught with it, you could face criminal charges and/or a fine.
