Tips, guides, and practical advice to help you protect your property and stay safe when buying second-hand.
E-bikes carry several serial numbers (frame, motor, battery and display). Here's where to find each one, and how to check a second-hand e-bike or e-scooter before you buy.
Find the IMEI and serial number on your iPhone, iPad or Android phone in a minute, then use them to check a second-hand phone for blocks and locks before you pay.
Windows, MacBook and Chromebook: where the serial number lives, how to find it when the laptop won't boot, and how to use it to vet a second-hand laptop.
Practical home security advice — from securing doors and windows to cameras, alarms, and documenting your valuables with serial numbers.
Stay safe buying second-hand online. Learn to spot stolen goods, avoid scams, check serial numbers, and use safe meeting practices.
Essential tips for Australian tradies — secure your ute, lock down the worksite, register serial numbers, and know what to do if your tools are stolen.
Practical advice for musicians on preventing instrument theft at gigs, rehearsals, and home — plus insurance tips and recovery steps.
A complete guide to finding serial numbers on bikes, laptops, phones, cameras, instruments, power tools, gaming consoles, and more.
Bike theft is one of the most common property crimes in Australia. Learn the best locks, smart locking techniques, and how registering your serial number can help you recover your ride.
Buying stolen goods — even unknowingly — can land you in serious legal trouble. Find out how a quick serial number check protects you and helps fight property crime.
Had something stolen? Don't panic. Follow this practical guide covering police reports, insurance claims, marketplace monitoring, and how SerialCheck can help you recover your belongings.