Safe Cell Phone App: see how the Government app works!
O Secure Cell Phone App is a proposal from the Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) that promises to help reduce the rate of cell phone theft in Brazil.
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The idea is that blocking the device generated by the app discourages the practice, since, in principle, it would render the device unusable.
In today's content we will learn about this new feature, in order to understand how it works and whether it is worth downloading. Continue here to check it out!
Safe Cell Phone App: find out what's new
The theft of cell phones is a factor that has always caused headaches for Brazilian public security, thanks to the high rate of theft/robbery crime throughout the country.
According to data from the 7th Public Security yearbook, in 2022 the record of stolen cell phones in the country surpassed the mark of 1 million incidents, of which almost 400 thousand were in the state of São Paulo.
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So, the fact that Brazilians carry their cell phones hidden and find it strange that foreigners use the device freely on the street is completely justified. Here the chances of losing in seconds are very high.
In an attempt to resolve this issue, the Ministry of Justice and Public Security announced the launch of the Safe Cellular Application in early 2024.
The Safe Cell Phone Application is a feature that aims to allow the user to block the device in the event of theft or theft, making it inaccessible to the offender, which reduces the usefulness of the practice.
In addition to blocking the device itself, the idea is that the app also restricts access to important resources, such as banking apps, phone numbers and others.
For more information access: Report device theft/theft using the Celular Seguro app (www.gov.br)
Who can use the Secure Cellular App
Considering that the problem with cell phone theft occurs throughout Brazil, regardless of location and social class, this resource is aimed at all Brazilians.
However, it is important to highlight that access to the App is done with the Gov.br account, so to use it you must be registered.
Can foreigners use the Secure Cellular Application when visiting the country?
In principle, foreign people who are not naturalized in Brazil cannot use the Celular Seguro Application, as access requires a Gov.br account, which in turn requires the citizen's CPF.
It is worth mentioning that there is also no possibility for a Brazilian to register the visitor's device in their application, since registered cell phones must be registered with the app holder's CPF.
Considering that foreigners are not immune to cell phone theft, and are even frequent victims of crime in tourist spots in the country, this is likely to change soon, but for now the official information is this.
See how to download and use the app
Using the Safe Cellular App is very simple, check out the step-by-step instructions below:
- In your app store, search for “Celular Seguro” and install it. It is worth mentioning that the app is free.
- After completing the installation, log in to the app with your Gov.br account.
- Register a trusted contact in the application. Remembering that the registered person will be responsible for recording the incident, if your device is stolen/stolen.
- Once done, click on the “Register phone” option to register your cell phone in the app. You can register as many devices as you want, as long as they are registered with your CPF.
Occurrence:
To register a report in case of theft or theft, ask your trusted contact, through their app, to open a report for your device.
This request will generate a protocol number, keep it for the next steps with the competent bodies to resolve the incident.
After opening the incident, the app will block the device immediately, preventing fraud and losses to the owner.
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After using the Safe Cellular App, do I have the chance to get my device back?
The central idea of the Safe Cellular Application is to block the device in case of theft or theft for three main reasons:
1. Restrict access to the cell phone, preventing the criminal from accessing the owner's data.
2. Discourage the practice, as blocking makes the device unusable.
3. Immediately and automatically inform the police authorities about the occurrence.
Considering the last reason, when registering the theft on the app, the police become aware of the situation, and even know the model of the device stolen and where the crime occurred.
Therefore, although it is not guaranteed, the police may reach the thief before he passes on the device or dismantles it for parts. In this case, it would be possible to recover it.
However, it is worth mentioning that the process would not be so quick, as the device would have to reach the police and undergo assessments before being returned. And, in some cases, the cell phone can serve as proof of the incident, so it is not returned to the owner immediately.
I recovered my device: is it possible to unlock it after using the app?
But, if even with all the steps described above you manage to recover your cell phone, will it be possible to unlock it after using the Secure Cell Phone App?
Yes, it is possible, but it is worth mentioning that the process is complex, as it is important to ensure that it is not the thief himself or even another person trying to unlock it.
Then, you will have to access the app with your Gov.br account and complete the entire security procedure to unlock the device.
As much as it is a tedious process, remember that it is necessary to guarantee the security of your data and discourage the occurrence of crimes of this type.
Finally, to ensure the protection of your data and contribute to MJSP, download the app and register your device today!
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