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September 9th, 2009
So you’ve lost or misplaced your cell phone? Don’t panic, it’s happened to the best of us. Unless you’re certain someone has stolen your cell phone, relax and start at Step 1.
Step 0: If you’re here, chances are you are probably too late to benefit from GPS location services for your phone. If you successfully recover your phone, however, you may want to look into a GPS tracking service compatible with your device in case you lose your phone again in the future. Loopt and Cactus are two such services.
Step 1: Give your cell phone a call. Especially if your phone could be set to silent (vibrate), make sure the environment where you think you may have left your phone is quiet and listen closely. If you don’t have another phone to call from, try using a free online calling service such as FreeCall.
Step 2: Retrace your steps. Try to recall the last time you remember having or using your phone. Were you in a friend’s car? At the mall? A restaurant? Try checking the lost-and-found or ask a manager if anyone has turned in a cell phone.
Step 3: Call your wireless carrier, tell them your phone has been lost, and ask them to suspend your account. This way, if someone else is in possession of your phone, they will not be able to incur expenses on your account. If you are certain someone stole your phone, contact local police.
Step 4: If you believe someone may be in possession of your phone but no one is picking up, you could try to send a text message to the phone. You can send free text messages online from any number of services such as Txt2Day.
In the text message, you can promise a reward to anyone who returns your phone. If you’re lucky, you may get a response. If you do get a response and wish to set up a time to meet to get your phone back, play it safe and be sure to meet in a public place.
Step 5: If you’ve given it some time and it’s pretty certain that your phone is gone for good, call your carrier, explain the situation, and find out the best next steps. If you need a replacement handset on the cheap, check online sites like Craigslist and Ebay for a good deal.
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February 11, 2012
lost my nokia n82
IMEI:353188031587641
help me please
thank you
February 13, 2012
Soheil, you should contact your carrier to report the loss — I assume that would be T-Mobile. The Nokia N82 launched more than four years ago, which makes it ancient by today’s standards. Once you report the phone as stolen, have T-Mobile get you a new SIM and look for a new phone. Just about anything current today is much more advanced than the N82.
Good luck!
Bob at Wirefly
December 16, 2011
I misplaced my cell phone while on vibrate mode and knew it was lost in the house, one of our two vehicles or while walking the dog. I tried the call and listen for the vibrate but no luck. I waited until dark, turned the lights out in the house and went from room to room calling, looking for the light. When I got to the first vehicle (full size van), I called and a little glow could be seen in the back seat. It was almost entirely covered by a box on the seat.
December 16, 2011
Thanks for the tip, George!
Bob at Wirefly
November 11, 2011
i were at work today working hard and my cell phone came off my belt and someone decided that they would put it in their pocket they could have did the right thing but u know how those people are. i work at sewon if there is any body who can help me or know something would u please call me at 7068811954 i will be willing to pay a reward and i am going to have the phone traced so i can put who ever in jail
November 14, 2011
Ricky, you should contact your carrier. The carrier can help you locate a missing phone.
Bob at Wirefly
November 5, 2011
My droidx2 was either lost or stolen from wild wings at the bluffton,sc location. If you find this phone, please call me at (843) 384-4409….thanx
November 7, 2011
Rebecca, you should contact Verizon. Verizon can track the phone’s location whenever it is turned on. Talk to Verizon about your options to get the phone returned.
Bob at Wirefly
October 14, 2011
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September 26, 2010
please turn my phone back on 5027101835
August 15, 2010
i recently bought a cell phone on craigslist. he didnt tell me that it has a lock code on it and now he doesnt remember what it was. how do i unlock it. i didnt realize this untill i turned it off. now i cant access anything on it.
August 1, 2010
I have found my phone and would like to reactivate it.
May 31, 2010
lost my cell phone in Rhode Island. I was on my motorcycle
Please call.. Holliday.. now
March 18, 2011
It could have gotten run over already
May 15, 2010
Don’t know where I lost
my maroon samsung phone.
April 5, 2010
lost my cell phone, 04-04-2010
January 30, 2010
My phone was picked up by someone in the trailer park, and sent back to you all…. I have no way of knowing who did what…. i would just like a credit back on my account.