You can call them at 1-86 (international customers use 1-20)Īmazon is not an enforcement agency, and will not be the ones going after a thief. That is something I was able to confirm on May 24, 2010, with Kindle Customer Service (after my own Kindle 2 had been missing for seven weeks). That will prevent it from being re-registered by someone else. UPDATE: Contact Amazon, and ask them to “blacklist” or “deactivate” the device. If it is recovered, you will be re-registering it with them. You do not need to contact Amazon, outside of deregistering the device. Some people have reported success with thatĤ. You may want to check the Lost & Found where you were. However, if the Kindle was only one of the things stolen, you may have a claimģ. Check your deductible: it may be higher than the value of the Kindle. It’s possible your renter’s/homeowner’s insurance may come into play. The police may be able to recover it, and having a police report may help with other stepsĢ. Although a Kindle is likely to be considered petty theft (the typical cut-off is $400: while a Kindle DX costs more than that, it may not be assessed at new value). What else should you do besides deregistering it?ġ.
This could let them get to confidential information.
#Kindle serial number check if stolen password
Maggie Leung, a Kindle forum member, also pointed out that a thief could use a stolen Kindle to get into your e-mail accounts or other websites if your password is stored. If you do not deregister it, the finder can deregister it directly from the Kindle, so you do not protect yourself by leaving it registered. If you deregister the Kindle, it can not access the Whispernet (the Kindle’s internet access), and it can not be used for purchases. We are not responsible if a Gift Card is lost, stolen, destroyed or used without your permission.Īccording to the policy, then, if your Kindle is stolen and you have a gift card/certificate balance and purchases are made using that balance, you will be out that money. It’s important to note that the Amazon policy says: If you have a gift card/certificate balance on your account, your 1-click purchases will first draw from that, before using the credit card. A user can make purchases using your 1-click settings, which could place significant charges on your credit card. While registered, your Kindle can access your account. If your Kindle is lost or stolen, or you transfer ownership to another person, you will need to deregister your Kindle from your account. If a “bad guy” could have it, deregister the device. You may feel different if you left it at a family member’s house than if you left it in a restaurant. The first question is whether there is a risk that someone has it that you don’t trust.
Kindles have a high value on the secondary market (E-Bay, Craig’s List, local newspapers), so there is definitely motivation for thieves. It’s devastating for many to think of their Kindles being lost or stolen, but unfortunately, it does happen. Many Kindle owners become very fond of the devices. What to do if your Kindle is lost or stolen
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