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What to do if I found a mobile phone?
If you’ve picked up an Android phone, tap Emergency then Emergency Information. If you see an emergency contact listed, get in touch with them to find out whose phone you’ve found. While you’re at it, you should probably add emergency contacts to your own phone’s lock screen—just in case.
What to do if you find a phone and want to keep it?
If the owner of the property does not claim it within 90 days, then the finder can keep it. If your state has similar laws, you likely can keep the phone you found as long as you turn it in to the police first.
What to do if you find a lost iPhone?
If you lose your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch or think it might be stolen, use Find My and protect your data.
- Look for your device on a map.
- Mark as Lost.
- Report your missing device to local law enforcement.
- File a Theft and Loss claim.
- Remotely erase your device.
- Contact your wireless carrier.
Can a found phone be used?
Bottom Line. While you can technically use a phone that is found, you usually should not do so. Instead, please do the right thing and make a genuine attempt to return it to the owner.
Can I sell a cell phone I found?
Lost your phone, reported it, then found it again? That’s fine, you can still sell it on. Just call up the same number you used to report it – as well as your network’s customer service – and tell them you’ve found it again and all is well.
Can I use a iPhone I found?
It’s essentially a paperweight for as long as you have it in your possession. So don’t expect to use an iPhone you’ve found. Besides, there are different ways you can leverage to return the lost iPhone to its owner.
Can the police track down a stolen phone?
Yes, the police can track a stolen phone using either your phone number or the phone’s IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity). Whether or not the police prioritize looking for your stolen phone is another matter.
Is it possible to track a mobile number?
The short answer is yes, and you can track a phone’s location by number. You need a reverse phone lookup service. You need a phone tracking solution. Such solutions allow you to follow the device’s movements in real-time.
How do I find a cell phone’s number?
1. Google the cell phone’s number, a few different ways. For example, if the number of the cell phone you found is 650-292-2198, you would try Googling “650-292-2198”, “650.292.2198” and “6502922198”.
What should you do when someone loses your phone?
There’s a good chance the person who lost the phone will want to either track or call it when they realize it’s missing, so one of the biggest things you can do to help them is keep it charged and connected to the internet.
How can I find out who the owner of a cell phone?
For example, if the number of the cell phone you found is 650-292-2198, you would try Googling “650-292-2198”, “650.292.2198” and “6502922198”. Doing this, there is a very good chance that you will turn up contact information for the owner.
What to do if you find a lost or stolen phone?
What to Do (and Not Do) If You Find a Lost Smartphone 1 Keep It Charged and Connected. 2 Turn It In to the Place Where You Found It. 3 Don’t Look at Their Stuff (Except Their Contacts) Think of all the stuff you have on your phone: personal pictures, social network connections, banking information, etc.