Vodafone Protect has locked my device

<p>I removed my sim card temporarily from my phone (was inserting a memory card) and now Vodafone Protect has locked my phone (even though the same sim card was inserted a minute later). I cannot seem to reset my pin online (I get a message that my number is not registered with Vodafone Protect and I see on the Vodacom website it says that Vodafone Protect is no longer offered and that Vodacom users should delete the app). If this is the case surely Vodacom customers should have been properly informed and advised of the importance of this? I would really appreciate if someone could assist me with what to do next as the online information I am finding is not helping at all.</p>