How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone?

    To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following digits on

  your phone:

    * # 0 6 #

    A 15 digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your

  handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. when your phone get

  stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They

  will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the

  SIM card, your phone will be totally useless.

    You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever

  stole it can't use/sell it either.

    If everybody does this, there would be no point in people stealing mobile