2016 has already been a busy year for Recipero resulting in our connected device fraud and theft intelligence solutions producing some very interesting statistics.

A more detailed report will be published at the end of Q1, for now though here are some significant facts you might find interesting.

A print optimized version of these stats is available here.

• In the first two months of 2016, Recipero provided intelligence on transactions involving over 10 million devices globally.
• 31% of devices reported stolen were NOT blocked by operators.
• The Apple 6, 6s and Samsung S6 were the most stolen phones in the US in the first quarter of this year.
• Day 48 is the most likely day after taking out a lease or rental contract that a user of a device will decide to sell it for cash and stop the installment payments.
• 7% of devices that are blocked when an insurance claim is made for loss or theft are unblocked within 30 days.
• 5% of devices offered for sale or trade-in at retail were reported as lost or stolen.
• 4% of accidental damage or breakdown warranty claims were actually made on devices that had been reported as lost or stolen.
• $2,100 is the price that a stolen Apple iPhone 6 sells for in some Eastern European countries.
• Through our global reach, we have seen US stolen devices turn up in some far-reaching places including; Vietnam, Poland, Denmark, Jamaica, Romania, Spain, Mexico, Italy, South Africa and Colombia.

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