Q: I heard that I should keep a copy of the serial number of my new flat screen television. Is this true?
A: Yes, in fact you should record the serial number to all of your electronics, including televisions, DVD players, game consoles (Wii, PlayStation, etc), computers, digital cameras, etc. If an item with a serial number is stolen, police can enter the item’s serial number into a database. If the item is taken to a pawnbroker, the broker is required by law to check the stolen article database. Police have recovered thousands of stolen items because owners kept the serial numbers on record in a safe place.
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