Step 1: Tech Savvy Gives You Better Choices
No phone is worth your life. If a criminal snatches your device — whether it’s a rider on an e-scooter or masked muggers who may be carrying a knife — don’t risk fighting back. The smart move is to protect yourself first.
Here’s what to do:
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Stay compliant and calm – keep your gaze down, hand over the phone if demanded (They may insist its unlocked)
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Make mental notes – without making it obvious, focus on details: clothing (especially branded), tattoos, scars, or anything distinctive.
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Act fast once safe – ask for help from someone nearby to remote lock your phone, or head home and use your laptop/PC to remote wipe it.
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Report it – share your description and the direction they ran with the police. It may help catch them later.
Set up your phone now so you’re ready.
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iPhone users: extra protection options available (see below).
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Android users: enable remote wipe immediately (watch video below).
Iphone Tech Tip Tutorials
Tip #01
Do you wear AirPods or use Bluetooth devices with your phone? Here’s a smart security tip: if someone snatches your phone, the moment your Bluetooth disconnects, your screen can lock automatically. That means the thief can’t get into your data. Set this up in your phone’s security settings today — it’s one of those small steps that gives you a big edge.
Tip #02
Thieves have been known to put your phone into flight mode to block the GPS tracking function. Why not set a trap so when they select this mode it automatically locks the screen.
Tip #03
If they’ve stolen it with the screen unlocked; find a kind member of the public, explain the situation and ask them to text ‘lock’ to your stolen phone. This will immediately lock the screen, buying you precious time to then complete a remote wipe.
Andriod Tech Tip Tutorials
Tip #01
If they’ve stolen it with the screen unlocked; find a kind member of the public, explain the situation and ask them to open a browser on their phone or laptop so you can immediately lock the screen, buying you precious time to then do a remote wipe.
Tip #02
The phone is gone, but it’s not too late to protect your data and identity. This video walks you through the simple process of doing a remote wipe of all your Apps and personal data.
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