英國手機防盜全攻略

UK Phone Theft: Prevention, Response & Reporting

預防失竊要點、手機被偷後的緊急處置步驟,以及如何報案與保險索償。

How to prevent theft, urgent steps after your phone is stolen, and how to report and claim insurance.

在英國(特別是倫敦等大城市),手機失竊和強搶案件極為普遍。倫敦每年有逾50,000宗手機被盜案件報警,實際數字估計更高。預防意識、正確的設備設定,以及事後迅速採取行動,可以大幅降低損失。

Mobile phone theft is extremely common in the UK, particularly in cities like London — over 50,000 phone theft cases are reported to police in London alone each year, and the true figure is thought to be much higher. Awareness, correct device settings, and acting quickly after theft can significantly limit your losses.

一、失竊預防要點

Part 1: Prevention Tips

📌 參考英國警察及電訊商關於手機失竊的建議(Metropolitan Police、Ofcom、Neighbourhood Watch)整理

📌 Based on UK police, Ofcom and Neighbourhood Watch guidance on phone theft prevention

外出行為習慣

Awareness habits when out and about

  • 行路時不要低頭滑手機,特別是在馬路邊、地鐵車門旁及巴士站——這些都是「飛車黨」(騎電動單車或機車)的高風險搶奪地點
  • 財不露白:不要在餐桌、酒吧或無人看管的情況下將手機放置在顯眼位置
  • 在擁擠地方(地鐵、景點、夜市)應將背包背在胸前,或將手機收進前袋
  • 使用手機掛繩(phone lanyard / neck strap),並將繩子藏在衣服或外套內,增加搶奪難度
  • Don't scroll while walking, especially at roadsides, tube doors and bus stops — these are high-risk locations for moped and bicycle gang snatches
  • Don't leave your phone visible on a restaurant table, bar counter or anywhere unattended
  • In crowded places (tube, tourist sites, markets), wear your bag on your front or keep your phone in a front pocket
  • Use a phone lanyard or neck strap tucked inside your clothing to make snatching harder

設備安全設定(事前必做)

Device security settings (do these now)

  • 使用複雜密碼及生物辨識(Face ID / 指紋):避免被旁人「肩窺」(Shoulder-surfing)密碼後再搶走手機
  • 開啟防盜功能:iPhone用戶啟用「遭竊裝置保護(Stolen Device Protection)」;Android用戶啟用「盜竊檢測鎖(Theft Detection Lock)」
  • 啟用尋找功能:iPhone開啟「尋找(Find My)」;Android開啟「尋找我的裝置(Find My Device)」
  • 事先記下IMEI號碼:撥打 *#06# 即可看到,將號碼記錄在手機以外的地方(如電郵或雲端筆記)
  • 在Immobilise登記:將手機資料登記於 www.immobilise.com(全國財產登記冊),有助警方尋獲後歸還給原主
  • Use a strong passcode and biometrics (Face ID / fingerprint): this prevents thieves who have shoulder-surfed your PIN from accessing your phone after stealing it
  • Enable theft protection: iPhone users should enable "Stolen Device Protection"; Android users should enable "Theft Detection Lock"
  • Enable Find My: iPhone — enable "Find My"; Android — enable "Find My Device"
  • Note your IMEI number in advance: dial *#06# to find it, then store it somewhere other than your phone (e.g. an email draft or cloud note)
  • Register on Immobilise: register your device at www.immobilise.com (the national property register), which helps police return recovered devices to their owners

二、手機被偷後的緊急處置

Part 2: What to Do Immediately After Theft

📌 根據英國警方及高校安全指引整理,並參考 Ofcom 及 Citizens Advice 的手機失竊建議

📌 Based on UK police and university security guidance, with reference to Ofcom and Citizens Advice guidance on phone theft

第1步 遠端鎖定Step 1: Lock remotely 第2步 通知電訊商Step 2: Contact network 第3步 保護財務Step 3: Secure finances 第4步 更改密碼Step 4: Change passwords

📲 第1步:立刻遠端鎖定Step 1: Remote lock immediately

  • 用另一部裝置登入 iCloud.com(iPhone)或 Google 帳號(Android)
  • Use another device to log into iCloud.com (iPhone) or your Google account (Android)
  • 選擇「標記為遺失」或「遠端鎖定」,停用Apple Pay / Google Pay
  • Select "Mark as Lost" or "Lock remotely"; disable Apple Pay / Google Pay
  • 如確定手機已遺失,可選擇「清除裝置」以保護個人資料
  • If certain the phone is gone, choose "Erase device" to protect personal data

📞 第2步:通知電訊商(24小時內)Step 2: Contact your network (within 24hrs)

  • 要求停用SIM卡及將IMEI列入黑名單,阻止盜用
  • Ask them to block the SIM and blacklist the IMEI to prevent fraudulent use
  • 24小時內報失,未授權費用上限通常為 £100(視乎電訊商)
  • If reported within 24 hours, most networks cap unauthorised charges at £100

🏦 第3步:保護財務帳戶Step 3: Secure financial accounts

  • 通知銀行凍結與手機關聯的帳戶及支付卡
  • Notify your bank to freeze accounts and payment cards linked to the phone
  • 停用Apple Pay、Google Pay等流動支付
  • Disable Apple Pay, Google Pay and any other mobile payment services

🔑 第4步:更改重要密碼Step 4: Change critical passwords

  • 優先更改電郵密碼(電郵是所有帳戶的重置關鍵)
  • Start with your email password (email is the key to resetting all other accounts)
  • 再處理:社交媒體、銀行App、購物網站(Amazon、eBay等)
  • Then: social media, banking apps, online shopping (Amazon, eBay etc.)
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小心釣魚詐騙 Watch out for phishing scams

手機被盜後,可能收到偽裝成Apple或Google的短訊,聲稱「已尋獲你的手機」並附上連結。這是釣魚詐騙,切勿點擊或輸入任何密碼。如需確認手機位置,請直接登入 iCloud.com 或 Google 官方網站。

After your phone is stolen, you may receive fake texts claiming to be from Apple or Google saying "your phone has been found" with a link. This is a phishing scam — do not click or enter any credentials. To check your phone's location, only use iCloud.com or the official Google website directly.

三、報案要點與保險索償

Part 3: Reporting & Insurance

📌 報案流程整理自 police.uk 及 GOV.UK 對 999 / 101 的說明;保險部分參考 Citizens Advice 及各電訊商指引

📌 Based on police.uk and GOV.UK guidance on 999/101; insurance guidance based on Citizens Advice and network provider information

報案方式

How to report

  • 緊急情況(案件正在發生,或你的安全受威脅):撥打 999
  • 非緊急情況(案件已發生,無立即危險):撥打 101,或透過 met.police.uk(倫敦)等警察局官方網站線上報案
  • 匿名舉報:撥打 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111
  • Emergency (crime in progress or your safety is threatened): call 999
  • Non-emergency (crime has occurred, no immediate danger): call 101, or report online at your local police website (e.g. met.police.uk for London)
  • Anonymous tip: call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

報案時需提供的資訊

Information needed when reporting

  • 手機品牌、型號及顏色
  • IMEI號碼(這是警方追蹤的核心資訊)
  • 事件發生的確切時間及地點
  • 犯案經過的詳細描述
  • Phone make, model and colour
  • IMEI number (this is the key piece of information for police tracking)
  • Exact time and location of the theft
  • Detailed description of what happened
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索取案件編號(Crime Reference Number, CRN) Always get a Crime Reference Number (CRN)

完成報案後,必須向警方索取案件編號。這是向保險公司索償的必要文件。報案時亦應區分「遺失(Lost)」與「被盜(Stolen)」,因部分保單的保障範圍不同。

After reporting, always ask police for a Crime Reference Number. This is essential for any insurance claim. When reporting to your insurer, note that "lost" and "stolen" are distinct — some policies cover one but not the other.

保險索償

Insurance claim

聯絡你的手機保險(如透過電訊商購買)或家居保險(部份家居保險涵蓋戶外的手機失竊),提交索償時需提供:案件編號(CRN)、IMEI號碼,以及購買收據或發票(如有)。

Contact your phone insurance (if purchased through your network) or home contents insurance (some policies cover phones stolen outside the home). You will need: your Crime Reference Number, IMEI number, and proof of purchase if available.

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來源與免責聲明 Sources & Disclaimer

本頁內容根據英國警方、政府網站和支援機構公開資料整理,包括 Metropolitan Police、Ofcom、Neighbourhood Watch、Victim Support、CICA 及 Citizens Advice,已用簡化語言重寫。本頁不構成法律或專業建議;真實案件請按警方和官方最新指示處理。如有法律或心理健康疑問,應諮詢相關專業人士。

This page is based on publicly available information from UK police, government websites and support organisations including Metropolitan Police, Ofcom, Neighbourhood Watch, Victim Support, CICA and Citizens Advice. Content has been simplified for general readability and does not constitute legal or professional advice. In a real incident, follow the latest instructions from police and official services. For legal or mental health questions, seek professional advice.

參考資料

References

Metropolitan Police. (2025). Protect your mobile phone. 擷取自 https://www.met.police.uk

Ofcom. (2024). Lost or stolen phone. 擷取自 https://www.ofcom.org.uk

Citizens Advice. (2025). What to do if your mobile phone is lost or stolen. 擷取自 https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Immobilise. (2025). The national property register. 擷取自 https://www.immobilise.com

Gibbs, S. (2025, April 23). What to do if your phone is lost or stolen. The Guardian. 擷取自 https://www.theguardian.com

Metropolitan Police. (2025). Protect your mobile phone. Retrieved from https://www.met.police.uk

Ofcom. (2024). Lost or stolen phone. Retrieved from https://www.ofcom.org.uk

Citizens Advice. (2025). What to do if your mobile phone is lost or stolen. Retrieved from https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Immobilise. (2025). The national property register. Retrieved from https://www.immobilise.com

Gibbs, S. (2025, April 23). What to do if your phone is lost or stolen. The Guardian. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com