Steps to take when your phone is stolen Check that it isn’t just lost. Someone swiped your phone. File a police report. Lock (and maybe erase) your phone remotely. Call your cellular provider. Change your passwords. Call your bank. Contact your insurance company. Note your device’s serial number. What do you do if someone stole […]

Tracking Your Stolen Phone. Enable your smartphone’s tracking app. On iPhones this will be labeled “Find My Phone,” while on Android devices, it’s called the “Android Device Manager.” This program will track your phone’s location and relay this information to the cloud. Can I track my lost phone if it is switched off? Use Google […]

Browse to the Android Device Manager Web site and scan for your device. You should see three options: “Ring,” “Lock,” and “Erase.” To send a new lock code to your device, click on “Lock.” Enter and confirm the new password and then click on the “Lock” button. How can I lock my stolen Samsung phone? […]

All you need to do is to call the customer service agent and request that you would want to terminate your service. The agent will verify your personal details and within a short while, your service will be canceled immediately. How do I cancel my LifeLine phone? You can independently cancel an enrollment request by […]

If they believe someone fraudulently used their Employer Identification Number, notify the IRS immediately using the contact information on the notice or letter. File a police report with the local police department. Carefully review and reconcile account statements as soon as they receive them. Can someone steal your EIN number? Risk of Identity Theft Once […]

Enable “Find my Device” on your Android device. Open Settings > Google > Security and select Find My Device; It is an anti-theft app by Google that comes with your phone. You can remotely lock, and wipe your phone or see its location on a map. How can I track my lost phone using IMEI […]

Download a tracking app from the Google Play or Apple store. These apps will allow you to connect to a website where, if your phone has been stolen, you can find the phone’s location remotely. Can I track my stolen phone if it’s turned off? As mentioned, if your Android device is turned off, you […]

Shipping now means your order has been processed, your payment method has been charged, and the order is most likely loaded up on the truck to start on its way to you. At this point the order usually can’t be cancelled. What does it mean when an Amazon order says shipping now? Your product is […]

Enter your Apple ID password and tap Turn Off. If you’re using iOS 10.2 or earlier, tap Settings > iCloud > Sign Out. Tap Sign Out again, then tap Delete from My [device] and enter your Apple ID password. Do I have to deactivate my old iPhone to activate a new one? If activating a […]

Written by Alfredo Salkeld. “Msg & data rates may apply” is a notice that depending on your customer’s cellphone plan, their carrier may charge them standard message rates and data charges to receive your text messages or reply to them. What does it mean when a text says message and data rates may apply? Mobile […]