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To fight against handphone-related crimes, Singapore police have implemented a screening system that will enable the identification of stolen handphones, using each handphone's unique 15 or 17 digit International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number. The Police's online database is named HITS - Handphone IMEI Tracing System. Combat Handphone Crimes Over the years, the increase in handphone-related crimes have become an area of concern which needs to be tackled robustly. Handphones have become primary targets for robbers, cheats and snatch thieves. One way to curb this problem is by implementing a screening system that will enable identification of stolen handphones, using each handphone's unique 15 or 17 digit International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number. To retrieve the IMEI number of your handphone, key *#06# on your handphone keypad. This system, the Handphone IMEI Tracing System (HITS), holds a database of IMEI numbers of handphones that have been reported stolen. It allows the members of public to verify if the handphone they intend to purchase has been reported stolen. Handphone IMEI Checks You can do a real-time check on your IMEI number's status. To make a handphone IMEI enquiry, follow these steps: 1) Visit the Singapore Police site: 2) Look for the Search Bar and type: imei 3) Click the IMEI link (usually the first link) Stolen and Lost Property Index (SPEX)
4) Follow the instruction to complete the IMEI checking. If the query result is 'Stolen', proceed to any Neighbourhood Police Centre (NPC) or Neighbourhood Police Post (NPP) to lodge a police report. The service is free as the costs of maintaining the system are borne by the Singapore Police Force. Limitation The Singapore Police will only be alerted if someone tries to sell your reported-stolen phone. So if the person just keep the phone, no one will ever know. Relevant read:
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