How can you find or block an  ipod touch that is not turn on????

My 12 year old son lost his Ipod touch last week and we found out that someone is using it and going on his smurfs account. How can we shut it off,he is so upset about losing it and then to find out someone is using it. He did not have the find my ipod app on.PLEASE HELP US.

Change your iTunes password along with any other password that was stored in the iPod.  If any passwords are associated with credit cards, contact the CC company and get your card replaced (with a new number).  If any passwords are associated with your bank or any savings institution, contact them also and discuss approprate action with them.
The "Find my..." function is pretty much useless if the device is in the hands of a thief.  All that is necessary is for the thief to connect to any computer with iTunes and "Restore as new."
The only real protection you have is with the personal information on the device rather than the physical device itself.  Something as small as an iPod should have a strong 8-digit (or longer) password AND be configured for automatic wiipe in the event of ten consecutive incorrect password entries.

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