Mobile (cell) phone security in Vietnam.

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Member since 09 July 2015

steddieMember21 July 2015 03:49:59

Hi,

I'll be arriving in Vietnam on 1 September for a year long stay.

I'm wondering what people do for phone security etc, if I lose my phone.

I have put a message on the screen, for anyone finding the phone to email me - yeah right lol...never know your luck. I don't lock my phone with a password etc, in case I have an accident and strangers need to access my phone for contact details etc.

So how do I ensure that anyone finding it don't use it for making expensive calls etc?

Thanks.

Mai Phi New member

Member since 19 July 2015

Mai PhiNew member21 July 2015 03:59:25

set password, and paste your urgent phone number on the back of cellphone.

KiwiJas Active member

Member since 19 August 2014

KiwiJasActive member21 July 2015 03:59:30

Put it on "pre-pay"

charmavietnam ViP

Member since 17 April 2013

charmavietnamViP21 July 2015 04:36:57

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Thief cannot check your phone whether it is password protected or with a phone company security enabled, before he stole. After his 'operation' he can check it and sell with different price! I don't think there is an 'honest thief' who can return your phone after read your message
Better keep your belongings safely when you go out, especially after 6 pm.

stumpy Laos Expert

Member since 27 November 2009

stumpyLaos Expert21 July 2015 07:43:54

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Best to buy a real cheap phone that no one wants to steal.
Here in Laos I have 2 phones, one as main phone and second for back up. Both are cheap and cheerful models.
Both on prepaid with little credit in either.

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