IMEI Blacklisting
IMEI Blacklisting
Previously only Networks are able to feed data onto the Blacklist, but supporting our crime and fraud prevention solutions, MobiCode are able to offer this service to multiple sectors including Law Enforcement, Insurance, Recycling and Distribution.
With our MobiCKECK® SHARE trade mobile blacklist tool technology, sharing data with relevant authorities across a wide range of sectors means we can reduce the cost of fraud to your business.
Our comprehensive live data matching is market-leading and saved our customers from significant losses in mobile device crime.
The Features
Protect Consumer
Blacklist instantly at point of incident to save consumer having too.
Increased Deterrent
Blacklisting reduces the opportunities of financial gain from theft.
Reduce Insurance Fraud
Blacklisting will deter insurance fraud culprits who want to sell device.
Protect Stock
Blacklisting stock devices when lost or stolen will help to reduce benefits of crime.
Official Service
Our blacklist tool connects directly to the official Global Blacklist Registry.
Globla Reach
The global blacklist registry stretches to over 40 coutries around the world.
Widest Adoption
Connected to over 120 global network operators give the best coverage available.
Increase Intelligence
Monitor for repeat offenders activity so you can mitigate further risks of fraud.
Supports Multiple Sectors
Insurers
Blacklist at point of claim, reducing the risk of the post claim fraud by the claimant.
Law Enforcement
Blacklist devices at point of crime report, reducing the the risk of later insurance fraud.
Distribution
Blacklist stock stolen or lost in transit, reducing the window of opportunity for culprits to benefit.
Recyclers
Blacklist stock stolen or lost from Hub or Retail operations, acting as a deterrent to potential thieves.
Our experts are on hand to help guide you to the right solution!
Featured Apps
Our PC-based All-in-One device testing solution for processing devices fast and consistently.
Designed to work with Network Hub Operations.
Instantly check devices against the Global blacklist and many other fraud preventions data sets.
Supporting 122 Networks across 44 countries
Our GDPR compliant secure and certificated data wipe tool.
Protects you against data breaches.
Our instant intelligent data sharing platform to reduce mobile crime and fraud.
SHARE has prevented over £3m of mobile fraud already.
Latest Case Studies
MobiCHECK, our live blacklist service protects against purchasing devices that are Lost / Stolen or may have activation locks still active.
MobiTEST guides the user on a sequence of automated and interactive tests, quickly eliminating defective devices.
Securely erase customer data from used devices, with our certificated MobiWIPE tools, providing piece of mind to yourselves and your customers.
FAQ's
A mobile phone blacklist check verifies whether a device has been reported lost, stolen, blocked by a network, or flagged as unsuitable for resale. For businesses handling second-hand phones, this helps prevent risky devices entering trade-in, repair, refurbishment or resale workflows.
Recyclers and refurbishers often process large volumes of used devices. Without a reliable blacklist check, blocked or reported devices can be purchased, graded, wiped or resold before the risk is identified. This can lead to financial loss, customer disputes, compliance problems and reputational damage.
A blacklist check is usually carried out using the device IMEI number. The IMEI is a unique identifier linked to the handset, allowing the device to be checked against relevant records before it is accepted, processed or resold.
A blacklisted phone should not normally be resold as a working device. If a handset has been reported lost, stolen or blocked, it may not connect properly to mobile networks and may create legal, commercial or customer service risks. Businesses should identify these devices as early as possible in the intake process.
The safest point is before purchase or intake. For trade-in, recycling and refurbishment operations, blacklist checks should happen before the device is valued, accepted, processed, wiped or listed for resale. This reduces the risk of spending time and money on a device that cannot be safely resold.
MobiCode helps businesses check device status as part of a wider device-processing workflow. It supports teams that need to verify IMEI details, reduce exposure to risky handsets, and make faster decisions during intake, grading, refurbishment and resale.
Yes. Insurers, networks and claims handlers can use blacklist checks to support fraud prevention, device validation and ownership-risk assessment. Checking a device’s status helps teams identify inconsistencies and reduce the chance of blocked or suspicious devices moving through the process.
No. A blacklist check is only one part of a proper device assessment. Businesses should also test the device’s functionality, condition, battery health, lock status, data erasure status and resale suitability. MobiCode’s wider platform is designed to support this broader workflow.
Yes. For businesses processing devices at scale, blacklist checking is most useful when it can be built into a repeatable workflow rather than handled manually one device at a time. This helps teams process stock more consistently and reduce operational bottlenecks.
MobiCode is built for organisations that handle used mobile devices professionally. It combines device checks with diagnostics, workflow tools and data-erasure support, helping businesses reduce risk, improve decision-making and process devices more confidently.
Interested in our blacklist tool? Speak to one of our experts who will be able to assist. Call us on +44 203 150 25 29
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