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Laptop Stolen –
What To Do Now?

Laptop theft means data risk and financial loss. These steps protect your data and maximize recovery chances — act on all of them simultaneously.

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📋 Your Immediate Steps
1

File a Police Report

Report to police in person or online. Provide the serial number and a description of the laptop. Keep the case number for insurance and employer records.

📞 999 (UK) · 911 (US) · 112 (EU) · 110 (DE)
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🔑 Report Serial Number on checkste.com — GPS Alert

Register free and enter the serial number. When someone checks the laptop before buying — e.g., on eBay — you instantly receive a GPS email with the location. Police can act with exact coordinates.

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🚨 Lock Device Remotely — Right Now

From another device, access your tracking system immediately:

🍎 Apple: Find My Mac🪟 Microsoft: Find My Device🤖 Google: Find My Device
4

🔒 Secure All Accounts Immediately

From another device: change Microsoft/Apple ID, Google account, email, banking apps, password manager. Sign out all active sessions everywhere.

⚠️ Critical: email (password reset key) and banking apps
5

Notify Employer (Work Device)

Immediately inform IT department and your manager. MDM can remotely lock and wipe the device. GDPR: data breaches may need to be reported to authorities within 72 hours.

6

Notify Insurance

Home insurance (with electronics add-on) or dedicated device insurance. Have police case number and purchase receipt ready.

📍 Where is the Serial Number on a Laptop?

• Bottom of laptop — sticker labeled "S/N" or "Serial"
• BIOS/UEFI — press F2/Del at startup → System Info
• Mac: Apple menu → About This Mac → Serial Number
• Windows: Settings → System → About → Serial Number
• Purchase receipt / box — listed as "Serial Number"

Tip: Photograph the serial number at purchase and save to cloud storage.

🛰️ Why Report the Serial Number on checkste.com?

Stolen laptops are often sold as used devices on eBay, Back Market or classifieds. checkste.com closes the gap:

Frequently Asked Questions

Can someone access my data if the laptop is password-protected?
With full disk encryption (BitLocker on Windows, FileVault on Mac) data access without the password is practically impossible. Without encryption, the drive can be removed and read. Change important account passwords regardless.
Does insurance cover laptop theft?
Only with a specific electronics or portable device add-on. Basic home insurance may not cover theft outside the home. A police report is always required. Check your policy.
Does checkste.com work internationally?
Yes. checkste.com is global. GPS alerts are sent worldwide regardless of where the serial number is checked.

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