Your 7-Step Emergency Plan
1 BORROW A PHONE IMMEDIATELY. Don't wait. Act now.
2 CALL YOUR BANK'S FRAUD HOTLINE. Block banking apps. Stop transactions.
3 CALL YOUR NETWORK PROVIDER. Block your SIM immediately.
Vodacom: 082 111
MTN: 083 123
Cell C: 084 140
Telkom: 081 160
4 SECURE WHATSAPP. Get replacement SIM, reinstall. Email support@whatsapp.com.
5 REMOTELY WIPE PHONE. android.com/find or icloud.com/find
6 CHANGE CRITICAL PASSWORDS. Email, social media, banking.
7 OPEN A POLICE CASE. Get case number for insurance.
Write These Down NOW:
- 📋 Your bank's fraud hotline: __________________
- 📋 Network provider emergency line: __________________
- 📋 Your SIM card number: __________________
Bottom Line: Panic wastes time. A plan protects everything.
— Declan Hardie, Impact 103