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Smartphones have made our lives very easy. This is the reason why today there is a smartphone in every hand. Facilities like UPI (Unified Payment Interface) for cashless transactions and internet banking have made smartphones more popular and an important part of our daily lives. Due to internet banking, people have forgotten the need to visit banks for money transactions. Now, things like transferring money, paying bills, recharging phones, booking tickets or online shopping can be done very easily with just one click.

The number of smartphones in the country has increased rapidly. But with this, cases of smartphone theft and fraud related to smartphones have also increased.

According to government statistics, about 50,000 mobile phones are stolen every month in the country. Such incidents can happen anywhere, be it a bus, train or market. When a mobile is stolen, people are most afraid of personal and financial data being leaked. Many times criminals can also use your SIM card for criminal activities.

In such a situation, if the smartphone is stolen or lost, it is important to immediately block the UPI account and SIM card.

so today news of need I will talk about how to delete your UPI ID if your phone gets stolen? Also, we will know that-

Question- What is UPI and how does it work?

answer- UPI i.e. Unified Payment Interface is a real time payment system. With its help, money can be transferred from one bank account to another 24*7. It is absolutely free to use and there is no minimum amount prescribed for money transfer.

To transfer money through UPI, it is necessary to have payment apps like PhonePe, Paytm, Google Pay, Bhim App in the smartphone, which should be linked to your bank account. After this you can easily use UPI apps.

Question- Why is it necessary to block the UPI ID if the smartphone is stolen?

answer- UPI ID is your unique identifier. If your phone falls into the wrong hands, it can be misused. It can empty your bank account. Therefore, it is very important to block the UPI ID in case the phone is stolen.

Question: How can I block my UPI account in case my smartphone is stolen or lost?

answer- If your smartphone is lost or stolen, you should not wait to call customer care and block your UPI account because sometimes this process can take time. You can also block the UPI ID with the help of another smartphone. You will have to call customer care from another phone and tell some of your details. If the details match, the UPI account will be blocked.

Understand how to block UPI account from the graphic given below.

Question: What precautions should be taken regarding the SIM card if the phone is stolen or lost?

answer- In case of theft or loss of a smartphone, the biggest problem comes regarding the SIM card. Actually, the SIM card also has its own storage memory. It contains your contact numbers, text messages. Apart from this, sensitive data like bank account is also linked to the SIM card. Therefore, if the mobile phone is stolen or lost, the SIM should be blocked immediately.

Question- How to block SIM card in case phone is stolen or lost?

answer- If the mobile is stolen, the SIM card should be blocked immediately because illegal activities can be carried out using the SIM. Apart from this, if the SIM card is linked to the bank, then the OTP will also go to the same number.

Understand from the graphic given below how to block the SIM card if the phone is stolen or lost.

So far we have learned how to block the UPI account or SIM card if the smartphone is stolen or lost. Let us now know how to block a mobile phone.

Question: Can we block a stolen or lost phone?

answer- Yes, absolutely. Mobile phones contain personal data like photos, videos etc. Anyone can misuse it. So, if your phone gets stolen or lost, you can block your mobile phone from home with the help of Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) on the website of the Department of Telecommunication. After this, your mobile phone will be of no use to the thief.

In case the phone is returned in any case, the user can unblock it with the help of CEIR.

Understand how to block a mobile phone from the steps given below.

step 1 If the phone is stolen, first of all its report should be lodged in the nearest police station. You can also lodge a complaint on the online portal of the police department. This will generate the FIR number of the stolen smartphone. After the FIR, if someone misuses your phone, then you will not be responsible for that.

Step:2 You will have to go to the CEIR portal and block the mobile and its IMEI number. With this, if someone uses the phone, the police can track it.

Question: How can I lodge a complaint on CEIR portal?

answer- Follow these steps to lodge a complaint on CEIR portal in case of loss or misplacement of mobile phone-