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Stolen mobiles are now blocked within 48 hours of being reported stolen - here's some basic advice to help you avoid buying a stolen mobile phone and ending up with a phone you can't use.
So the new laws are outlined over at homeofffice.gov.uk
Working with the mobile phone industry
We work in close partnership with the mobile industry to help reduce mobile phone theft as much as possible.
Stolen mobiles are now being blocked quicker than ever - across all networks - within 48 hours of being reported stolen. So, buying a stolen phone is a waste of money as it will soon stop working.
Unblocking a blocked mobile is also illegal.
It's all good to hear
They also have good advice on How to buy a 2nd hand mobile safely and Staying safe once you’ve bought your mobile phone
For instance
'Locked' v 'blocked'
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There is a crucial difference between the terms 'locked' and 'blocked' which may appear in the description.
If a handset is 'locked' its usually means it's just tied into operation on one particular network and can easily, and legally, be 'unlocked' for use with other networks.
A 'blocked' handset is one that has been blocked from use on all networks in the UK because it is stolen. It is illegal to unblock or to offer to unblock a handset.
And the fact that you should register your phone with both your mobile network and at www.immobilise.com
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