A leading consumer information resource, NextAdvisor.com, is launching a free guide to help the millions of worldwide iPhone owners prepare and recover from the loss or theft of their phone. The lost or stolen iPhone recovery guide is also meant to educate iPhone owners on the potential risk of identity theft if their phone falls into the wrong hands.

Joe Fahrner, NextAdvisor.com Vice President of Research, stated: "Apple's iPhone is a powerful device with the ability to store large amounts of personal information." He added: "This means that a lost or stolen iPhone may not just be a frustrating experience, but also may put the owner at risk for identity theft or related crimes."

A series of steps that iPhone owners can take to minimize the risk of further victimization if their phone is lost or stolen are outlined by NextAdvisor.com's lost or stolen iPhone guide. The guide, additionally, details important actions to take once they realize their phone has gone missing in order to protect themselves and others.

The guide suggests, for example, that iPhone owners contact their employer and any contacts stored in the lost or stolen phone. Fahrer continued: "Criminals may use information stored in your lost or stolen iPhone to victimize your contacts or gain unauthorized access to your employer's systems."

Some little known security tools that are built right into the iPhone are also pointed out by the guide. "Our research has shown that many iPhone owners were not aware of the device's built-in passcode feature," adds Fahrner.

NextAdvisor.com is the trusted, independent source for comparing the most valuable new services. By presenting them with useful comparisons and reviews of service providers and a clear explanation of each service and how it works. The company currently reviews, compares and explains many different types of services including credit report and monitoring, identity theft protection, voice over IP, diet plans, DVD rental and movie download, online education, online tax preparation and online backup, rhe company's mission is to help consumers save money and improve their lives.

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