THOUSANDS of pounds gone in seconds, your private pics in the hands of strangers, and your loved ones ripped off too – these are just a few of the nightmare consequences of a smartphone scam.

Some experts advise against using Google's Password Manager, but it can be used securely with a few precautions.

Apple devices have ‘Find My’ and Android devices have ‘Find Hub’. These features enable you to find, lock, and even erase the ...