Because IMEI numbers are law enforcement’s primary tool for tracking stolen phones. Changing an IMEI effectively "washes" a stolen device, enabling theft rings, resale of stolen goods, and even more serious crimes (stalking, drug trafficking) where criminals use untraceable phones.
Because IMEI numbers are law enforcement’s primary tool for tracking stolen phones. Changing an IMEI effectively "washes" a stolen device, enabling theft rings, resale of stolen goods, and even more serious crimes (stalking, drug trafficking) where criminals use untraceable phones.
