KUALA LUMPUR: A "used phone trade-in agreement" has been introduced to protect mobile phone dealers from unknowingly buying stolen phones. The agreement form was developed by the Malaysian Mobile and Communication Association (PPTM) and is now available to its members, who are mobile phone dealers. The form records the information of the used phone seller such as name, address, IC details and phone IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. The agreement form has also been approved the police's Bukit Aman Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department. The issue of handphone dealers being cheated by sellers trading in used phones has been ongoing for years, said Chong.

Source: The Star November 23, 2017 07:52 UTC