After purchase:
It seems you can have your phone blocked of it is stolen by providing your service provider with the unique serial number of the phone (called IMEI). To locate your phone's IMEI number type *#06# and keep the number in some safe place. I just typed it in an email and sent it to myself. You won't get your phone back, but at least you will have the satisfaction of knowing the thief can't use it. Steve. Thanks Jaime.
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*#06# Serial Number/IMEI indicates
