What to do if your phone gets stolen

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If your phone falls into the hands of criminals, do not panic. Here is how to protect your data.

If you can’t find your phone, don’t panic. Exhaust your good options — maybe you misplaced it or lent it to someone, or buried it under some papers — and then, unfortunately, assume it was stolen. If you read our post on how to theft-proof your smartphone and data and followed the tips, then you’ve safeguarded your information and can restore it on a new phone. But even if you didn’t prepare in advance, you can reduce the damage.

• Best-case scenario
  
• Worst-case scenario
  • Have your SIM card blocked
    
  • Warn your relatives and friends
    
  • Block stolen smartphone
    
  • Unlink bank cards
    
  • Block the smartphone’s IMEI number
    
• What’s next?
  • Contact the police
    
  • Change your passwords
    
  • Restore your data
    
  • Cheer up
    

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