Simple to find Lost Mobile – Recovering Stolen Mobiles
An IMEI number-The International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number is an international identity number used to uniquely identify a mobile phone. The 15-digit IMEI number is an electronic fingerprint transmitted every time a phone is used, which reveals the identity of the mobile handset.
How can I find out my IMEI number? IMEI numbers are independent of the phone number and are usually written underneath the battery or on the back of the handset. Mobile phone users can also check their 15 digit IMEI number by dialling *#06# on their mobile handset. Mobile phone owners should make a note of their IMEI number and keep the details in a safe place.
If u lost your mobile, send an e-mail to cop@vsnl.net with the following info.
Your name:
Address:
Phone model:
Make:
Last used No.:
E-mail for communication:
Missed date:
IMEI No.:
“No need to go to police stationâ€
Source: THE HINDU
Naturally, I didn’t take it seriously, but since I had nothing better to do my curiosity got better of me, I did some R&D. Searched around for “cop@vsnl.net†to see if this was genuine, and I was pleasantlty surprised as I read the articles that Google got me.
Well, in short, the eMail thingy is indeed true. I remember reading a couple of blog posts thanking the Government for getting back mobiles and all.
The one and only catch – I believe the service is available for residents of Chennai. It’d be great if the same was available everywhere throughout India.
