IMEI Check Guide: Verify Any Phone Before Paying
Dial *#06#, match box vs phone vs bill, and check blacklist status before buying used.
By DigitalNepal · Updated 2026-10-04 · Verify current figures on official sources
Every phone has a unique IMEI. Matching it across box, phone and bill takes one minute and blocks stolen, cloned and box-swapped devices.
Steps
1Display the IMEI
Dial *#06# on the phone. Dual-SIM phones show two - note both.
2Match all three
Phone screen vs box sticker vs VAT bill must all agree. Any mismatch: walk away.
3Check registration status
Verify the IMEI through the official NTA/MDIS registration channel for your case.
4Test the SIM slots
Insert your SIM in both slots and confirm network, calls and data work.
Good to know: Prices far below market plus 'no bill' plus mismatched IMEI equals stolen or smuggled. No exceptions.
FAQ
Can IMEI be faked?
Cloned IMEIs exist, which is why matching plus official registration check both matter.
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