Lost/Stolen Bank/Credit Cards, Cheques, Mobile Telephones in France

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Lost/Stolen Bank/Credit Cards, Cheques, Mobile Telephones in France

Note: a lost or stolen bank card, credit card or cheque book should be reported to the nearest Police Station to the place in which the theft happened. The police will provide a certificate for the issuing authority (bank, etc.) and insurance company. This is a Récépissé de declaration de vol. 

Lost or Stolen Credit Cards

The weblinks are to the lost and stolen advice page for each card provider, giving information on what to do in the event of card loss or theft:

Lost or Stolen Cheque Books

• Lost or stolen cheque books Tel: 0892 683 208 

Lost or Stolen Mobile Telephone

Any new mobile cellular telephone comes with:

• a SIM Card with number. This is your telephone number. Access can be protected by personalising your card with a 4 digit PIN number. 
• an IMEI number (International Mobile Equipment Identity). This is your mobile's unique identification number

The IMEI number protects you if your phone is lost or stolen. It is usually printed beneath the battery or can be found by typing the following: 

To find IMEI number, enter:   * # 0 6 #  on the keypad

Note the number and keep it separate from your mobile. If your mobile is lost or stolen, call the service provider and give them the IMEI number. The service will be suspended and the phone may be traced. If you wish to report the theft, supply the police with the IMEI number.