WEBSITE OF THE DAY - checkmend.org
A website that could be the difference between buying or selling the latest gadget and 5 to 10 in Wormwood Scrubs.
10 August 2006 6:09 GMT / By Ian Hughes
Today’s website of the day is checkmend.org a website that could be the difference between buying or selling the latest gadget and 5 to 10 in Wormwood Scrubs.
Let me explain: it is estimated that there are nearly 4 million stolen gadgets circulating in the UK alone (most of them mobile phones, unsurprisingly) so when you’re bidding for that new Motorola on eBay, how can you be sure it’s pukka gear?
CheckMEND will run a search based on the serial or IMEI number of any gadget you’re contemplating and if it’s been reported stolen, they’ll warn you off. Similarly, if you’re one of the many people now making extra cash by buying and selling via auction sites and the second-hand market, you’d do well to read through the advice here and get into the habit of using the service regularly. The handy text-based option for UK users is a quick and easy way to get started.
The site is run in conjunction with the Immobilise National Property Register and is supported by the police and major insurance and telecommunication companies.
www.checkmend.org
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