The theft of wireless devices, particularly smartphones, is sharply on the rise across the country, according to many published reports. The high resale value of these high-tech phones and the personal information contained on the device that could be used by identity thieves has made smartphones a prime target for robbers.
Learn what you can do to protect yourself and secure your phone, and what to do if your smartphone is lost or stolen. For more on smart device theft protection, see our consumer guide and related content.
What to do if your phone is stolen
Debbie Berlyn, President of Consumer Policy Solutions offers helpful tips on what to do if your phone is stolen.
Why consumers should care about mobile device theft
John Breyault, Vice President of Public Policy at the National Consumers League, discusses why you should care about smart device theft.
Choosing the right security applications for your phone
Jon Bassford, Operations Director for Application Developers Alliance, goes over how best to choose the right security applications for your phone.
Using pins and passwords to protect your phone and the data on it
Delara Derakhshani, former policy counsel for Consumers Union, speaking at an October 2014 workshop, discusses how to use pins and passcodes to protect your smart device and the data on it.