CTIA Unveils Tool for Checking Whether Second-Hand Smartphones Were Stolen
CTIA released www.stolenphonechecker.org, so consumers more easily can check if a used or refurbished smartphone has been reported stolen or lost. “The new website is designed to provide peace of mind to consumers who are increasingly buying used or refurbished…
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smartphones,” said a news release. “It will also benefit law enforcement by allowing police departments to quickly verify the status of a recovered phone.” Consumers, police and resellers can use the site to verify the status of a recovered phone by entering a device's unique ID at the website. The ID can be located in the phone’s device settings or on packaging. If a device has been reported as stolen or lost in the database, it will show a red status, and note that wireless service may be blocked from the device, the group said.