Abstract
The banning of stolen handsets from networks has been around for 20 years, but remains little used internationally. Where used, its effectiveness is hindered by implementation problems, reprogramming, easy fencing opportunities, and international trafficking. Kill-switches where the user remotely disables a handset and deletes data have potential but, if non-permanent, are likely to experience similar limitations. This study proposes a set of responses to be adopted by national governments with international coordination.
Highlights
The banning of stolen handsets from networks has been around for 20 years, but remains little used internationally
“The Crime Survey [for England and Wales] data begins to give an insight into the variation in crime by demographic factors and suggests that 14–24 year olds, and women, are most vulnerable to mobile phone theft” (Behavioural Insights Team, 2014b; 10)
“The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the death. Kuipers was on her way home with colleagues on Friday in the port city of Tema when their car was surrounded by four armed men on motorcycles
Summary
The banning of stolen handsets from networks has been around for 20 years, but remains little used internationally. “The Crime Survey [for England and Wales] data begins to give an insight into the variation in crime by demographic factors and suggests that 14–24 year olds, and women, are most vulnerable to mobile phone theft” (Behavioural Insights Team, 2014b; 10). “The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the death. Kuipers was on her way home with colleagues on Friday in the port city of Tema when their car was surrounded by four armed men on motorcycles. They were robbed of mobile phones, cameras and personal effects.” (GhanaWeb 2013)
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