Safety Tips - Mobile Phone Insurance
Keep a record of your IMEI number
Your IMEI number is your phone’s unique serial number. You can find your IMEI number on your
phone’s packaging or inside the phone itself. It can also be found by keying *#06# on your
phone’s keypad.
Once you have found your IMEI number, write it down and keep it safe, perhaps in the back of your premierplan booklet.
Think of your phone as you would your wallet or handbag
Don’t leave your phone unattended, for example, on a café table or bar top. Be aware
of your surroundings and don’t make it easy for your phone to be stolen
or damaged.
Mark your phone
Mark your phone with a UV security pen, detailing your house number and postcode, as this will
help the Police to return it to you if it is found∞.
∞ If your phone is found after your claim is approved and
settled; it becomes the property of London General Insurance Company Limited. If this happens,
please return the phone to us as soon as possible.
Set up your security PIN
You can lock your phone by activating a PIN. Once you have set a PIN, you’ll need to
enter it each time you turn your phone on.
Please refer to your manufacturer’s handbook for instructions on setting up your PIN.
Identity Theft Safety Tips
Safety Tips – Identity Theft Insurance
The following are some simple pointers that can help to reduce your risk of
becoming an identity theft victim.
Know who you’re dealing with
Never give your personal details to anyone without being absolutely certain of where
they are calling from. Question what the person requires your details for and why
they actually need them.
Shred any old personal documents
Bin-raiding or sorting through household rubbish
for useful documents, is a common way for fraudsters to obtain information
about you. Before you get rid of old personal documents, shred anything that
shows your name, address or personal details such as bank statements, utility
bills and personally addressed letters. Shredders can be purchased for less
than £20. Also be careful whilst at work, checking that any old personal
documents are securely disposed of.
Check your bank/credit card statements carefully
You should question any transactions that look
unfamiliar by contacting your bank or card issuer. Check even small amounts
since fraudsters sometimes use small transactions to test if you are vigilant
before risking larger transactions in your name
Close any bank accounts you no longer use
An identity theft criminal may re-activate dormant
accounts without your knowledge therefore it’s a good idea to ensure that they
are formally closed.
For more advice on how to reduce the risk of
becoming an identity theft victim, visit
www.cifas.org.uk