GoI to soon launch CEIR tracking system for lost or stolen phones, but privacy remains a concern
1 year, 7 months ago

GoI to soon launch CEIR tracking system for lost or stolen phones, but privacy remains a concern

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There’s nothing more upsetting than losing your mobile phone or having it stolen and then dealing with getting a SIM reissued, and worrying that your phone may be used for nefarious purposes. At the core of this system lies the IMEI number, a distinct identifier assigned to each phone and registered with telecom providers in India as soon as the device connects to a network. Subsequently, users should complete an online form available on the CEIR website and app, providing necessary information such as the mobile number, device model, IMEI 1 and 2 numbers, and details regarding the location where the phone went missing. Consequently, using the blocked phone with any SIM card issued in India is not possible, unless the IMEI number of the device is falsified or “spoofed.” In comparison, the tracking mechanisms provided by Apple and Google offer a more robust approach. The CEIR system has the potential to track all phone users in India in real-time as its default functionality.

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Cyberabad police recover 1,100 stolen mobile phones worth Rs.3.30 Cr
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Cyberabad police recover 1,100 stolen mobile phones worth Rs.3.30 Cr

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Cyberabad police recovered 1,100 stolen and lost mobile phones over the past 45 days. Speaking on the occasion, DCP Crimes, K. Narasimha, said “With mobile phones playing an essential role in our daily lives, the recovery drive underscores the Cyberabad police commitment to protecting citizens from cybercrimes.” Mobile theft remains a persistent issue, often exploited by cybercriminals to …

Over 20,000 lost/stolen mobile phones in T.N. blocked through Central portal, police on track of over 8,000
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 20,000 lost/stolen mobile phones in T.N. blocked through Central portal, police on track of over 8,000

The Hindu  

As many as 1,580 lost or stolen mobile phones have been successfully recovered, bringing relief to their owners, thanks to the Central Equipment Identity Register System which was introduced last year. Sanjay Kumar said both law enforcement agencies and the public can request the blocking of IMEI numbers associated with stolen or lost devices. The Department of Telecommunication has successfully …

Cyber crime wing to use CEIR portal for tracing stolen or lost mobile phones
1 year, 4 months ago

Cyber crime wing to use CEIR portal for tracing stolen or lost mobile phones

The Hindu  

August 15, 2023 09:06 pm | Updated 09:06 pm IST - CHENNAI Tracing stolen and lost mobile phones could become easier in future in the State. The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing along with the Department of Telecommunications shall be using the Central Equipment Identity Register portal to facilitate people report their lost or stolen mobile devices. A senior police …

CEIR-tech helps TS police recover 2,219 missing mobile devices
1 year, 6 months ago

CEIR-tech helps TS police recover 2,219 missing mobile devices

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana police, with the assistance of the telecommunications department, have traced 2,219 mobile phones that were lost or went missing, by using the Central Equipment Identity Register technology, in the last two months. Nearly 60 personnel were provided training and CEIR user IDs were distributed to all 780 police stations under 31 police units. Police officials said that …

Now, You Will be Able to Block & Track Your Lost Mobile With Govt Help: Read How
1 year, 7 months ago

Now, You Will be Able to Block & Track Your Lost Mobile With Govt Help: Read How

News 18  

People will be now able to block and track their lost or stolen mobile phones across India via the Sanchar Saathi portal launched by the Department of Telecom on Tuesday. Union telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that through Sanchar Saathi Portal, people will be able to block, track and check the genuineness of a used device before buying them. There …

Government To Launch CEIR Portal For Lost Mobile Blocking, Tracking System on May 17
1 year, 7 months ago

Government To Launch CEIR Portal For Lost Mobile Blocking, Tracking System on May 17

News 18  

People will be able to block and track their lost or stolen mobile phones across India with the rollout of a tracking system by the government this week, a senior government official said. WATCH VIDEO: CEIR Mobile Tracker: Block Your Stolen Phone with IMEI | Government CEIR Portal Launch “The system is ready and now it will be deployed across …

Govt to roll out lost mobile blocking, tracking system pan-India on May 17
1 year, 7 months ago

Govt to roll out lost mobile blocking, tracking system pan-India on May 17

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: People will be able to block and track their lost or stolen mobile phones across India with the rollout of a tracking system by the government this week, a senior government official said. The CEIR will be able to block any cloned mobile phones on the network with the help of various databases," Upadhyay said. Recently, Karnataka Police …

Govt. to roll out lost mobile blocking, tracking system pan-India on May 17
1 year, 7 months ago

Govt. to roll out lost mobile blocking, tracking system pan-India on May 17

The Hindu  

People will be able to block and track their lost or stolen mobile phones across India with the rollout of a tracking system by the government this week, a senior government official said. The CEIR will be able to block any cloned mobile phones on the network with the help of various databases," Mr. Upadhyay said. Recently, Karnataka Police recovered …

Govt to roll out lost mobile blocking, tracking system pan-India
1 year, 7 months ago

Govt to roll out lost mobile blocking, tracking system pan-India

India TV News  

People will be able to block and track their lost or stolen mobile phones across India with the rollout of a tracking system by the government this week, a senior government official said. The CEIR will be able to block any cloned mobile phones on the network with the help of various databases," Upadhyay said. Recently, Karnataka Police recovered and …

State police to introduce CEIR equipment to track lost mobile phones
1 year, 8 months ago

State police to introduce CEIR equipment to track lost mobile phones

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Director General of Police Anjani Kumar, on Tuesday announced that a tracking system called Central Equipment Identity Register would be introduced to trace lost or stolen cell phones. Additional DGP Mahesh Bhagwat said that police officers were being trained on this system in 750 police stations. If someone comes to the police station regarding a lost cell phone, the …

Police set to use central register to track, block missing phones
1 year, 9 months ago

Police set to use central register to track, block missing phones

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana Police is introducing the central equipment identity register, a recent technology that enables people who have lost their phones to report the same at their nearest police station, to block or trace it. The move comes days after the Andhra Pradesh Police initiated a novel initiative of tracing missing or stolen phones and couriering the same to …

Govt making it easier for everyone in India to find their lost or stolen phones, here are the details
1 year, 9 months ago

Govt making it easier for everyone in India to find their lost or stolen phones, here are the details

India Today  

Central Equipment Identity Registry, the central system to curtail the counterfeit mobile phone market and managed by the Department of Telecommunications, is now available in all states and Union Territories in India. It's free to use, though users need to submit to keep their phone's IMEI number handy. CEIR essentially blocks or blacklists the phone via the IMEI number and …

CEIR portal helps tracking of lost or stolen mobile phones within 24 hours of the report
1 year, 10 months ago

CEIR portal helps tracking of lost or stolen mobile phones within 24 hours of the report

The Hindu  

The Dakshina Kannada district police were able to recover a total of 10 mobile phones within 24 hours of their loss on Thursday and Friday, February 23 and 24 through the Central Equipment Identity Register Portal, ceir.gov.in, of the Union Department of Telecommunications. On Thursday, seven mobile phones were recovered through CEIR portal by the Cybercrime, Economic Offences and Narcotics …

Registration of IMEI number of all mobile phones must before sale in India from next year
2 years, 3 months ago

Registration of IMEI number of all mobile phones must before sale in India from next year

India TV News  

The government has made the registration of IMEI number of all mobile phones mandatory before their sale in India on its anti-counterfeit and lost handset blocking portal from January 1, 2023. According to a notification dated September 26, all mobile phones, whether made locally or imported, will need to be registered and get IMEI certificates from the Indian Counterfeited Device …

Lost your smartphone? This app developed by Govt will help you locate it easily - Details
2 years, 3 months ago

Lost your smartphone? This app developed by Govt will help you locate it easily - Details

India TV News  

Our mobile handset is our extended arm, which does nearly everything for us- from handling our bank details, accounts, payments, photographs, gaming and calling of course. Many of you might buy a new mobile phone after the device is lost or stolen, but do you know that any person can misuse your lost device in several ways? Note: The most …

Centre launches portal to help recover stolen phones
5 years ago

Centre launches portal to help recover stolen phones

The Hindu  

The Centre on Monday launched a new portal that will help consumers in the city in blocking as well as tracing lost or stolen cell phones. With the portal — www.ceir.gov.in — the users will be able to requests for blocking of stolen or lost mobile phones, share traceability data with the police and also unblock recovered phones. “Delhi telecom …

Web portal launched for Delhi-NCR residents to track or block their lost/stolen phones
5 years ago

Web portal launched for Delhi-NCR residents to track or block their lost/stolen phones

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Phones users in Delhi-NCR who lose their handsets will now have some respite, with the government launching a portal that will enable blocking and tracing of stolen or lost mobile phones. The launch of the portal, www.ceir.gov.in, for Delhi-NCR subscribers will facilitate requests for blocking of stolen or lost mobile phones by customers, blocking of such mobile phones …

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