Is it safe to give out the IMEI number? Atanu GuhaAn IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) or MEID (Mobile Equipment Identifier) is a unique number exclusive to your phone. In India, you should check the IMEI number from the government’s Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) website at https:// www.ceir.gov.in/Home/index.jsp. Only after that can you enter the IMEI number. You should avoid giving out the IMEI number to random websites because this number can be spoofed.

Source: The Telegraph October 20, 2019 19:18 UTC