Martin Lewis urges everyone to put five digits into their phones now View 2 Images

Martin Lewis has offered an important tip for all smartphone users that could save them from a world of trouble if their device is stolen. It takes seconds to sort and could help make your phone worthless to thieves .

During a recent segment on ITV's This Morning, Martin told viewers to key a specific code into their phones immediately to avoid even more stress in an already difficult situation. The code, consisting of three symbols and two numbers, should be entered into every smartphone now before it is too late.

By dialling *#06# on your phone's keypad, you can quickly access your International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number. This number is vital for tracking a stolen device and conf

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