Personal Safety · Guide

Phone Stolen? What to Do in the First Hour

Block your SIM and M-Pesa, lock or wipe the phone, change passwords and report to the police: a first-hour checklist.

Nobody wants to find out a phone is a copy after paying for it.

Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that.

In this guide you will see:
  • Block SIM and M-Pesa first.
  • Lock or wipe the phone remotely.
  • Change passwords on key accounts.
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-07Updated 2026-10-072 min read
On this page01. What to look for before you buy02. Where these figures come from03. Best prices in stock today04. Why buy from Qyvea05. FAQ
Phone Stolen? What to Do in the First Hour
Quick answer

Treat a stolen phone as a possible SIM swap risk. Call Safaricom (or your network) at once to block the SIM and mobile money, lock or wipe the phone with find-my-device, change passwords on key accounts, tell your bank and report to the police with your IMEI.

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Key takeaways

  • Block SIM and M-Pesa first.
  • Lock or wipe the phone remotely.
  • Change passwords on key accounts.
  • Report to the police with the IMEI.

01What to look for before you buy

  1. 01
    Call your networkBlock the SIM and mobile money.
  2. 02
    Lock the phoneFind-my-device: lock, locate or wipe.
  3. 03
    Secure accountsEmail, banking, social media.
  4. 04
    Tell your bankBlock cards and apps.
  5. 05
    Report to policeGive the IMEI and get an abstract.

02Where these figures come from

Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: Safaricom customer advisory on PINs; K24: SIM swap fraud and M-Pesa.

03Best prices in stock today

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04Why buy from Qyvea

Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea

  • Genuine branded products sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product)
  • 7-day returns and exchanges; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund
  • Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card; refunds go back the same way
  • Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya
  • Delivered to your door, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews (bought from us? leave a review)
  • Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes

Full details: return & refund policy.

05Frequently asked questions

Can a thief use my M-Pesa?

They can try, which is why you block the SIM and change your PIN straight away.

What if I do not know my IMEI?

It may be on the box or in your Google or Apple account.

Why customers choose Qyvea

Genuine brandsManufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box.
One team, start to finishThe people who advise you also install and support it.
Fast answersWhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi.
Easy to buyPay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
Risk taken off you7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations.
Customers say soRated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews.

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