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How to Track Someone’s Phone

You can be forgiven for thinking that you need to attach some kind of spy gadget to someone if you want to track them. The truth is, that is not necessary; in most cases you can track someone by tapping into the phone they already carry. Tracking someone by their phone is very effective because most persons always have a phone on them, the main challenges are therefore: finding a cell phone tracking software that is compatible with the phone you want to track and gaining access to the phone to install the software.

In a way it is alarming that you can track nearly anyone by using software that is readily available on the Internet. It is alarming because it raises concerns that many of us have about how easy it is for others to know our whereabouts and what we have been doing on our phones without us even knowing it.

The truth is it is quite easy to track someone’s phone without them knowing it once you have the right tracking software. With cell phone tracking software installed call records can be easily accessed, so too can any photo, video, email, or message that was sent or received from the device. In fact, some cell phone tracking solutions can provide real-time information on the whereabouts of anyone carrying the phone and can even be used to intercept a live phone conversation.

Available Solutions

As a result of high demand from spouses who want to track their wildly partners, parents who want to see the whereabouts of their wayward teens and employers who want to monitor their employees, there are quite a few cell phone-tracking solutions on the market; some of the names you are destined to come across include: StealthGenie, Mobistealth and Accutracking.

I can’t speak for the other two, but I have had the opportunity to see some purchase and returns data for individuals and companies who have used Mobistealth. The data shows a relatively low return/refund request rate among Mobistealth users, which indicates that those who purchase the tracking software are generally happy customers. We are not saying that StealthGenie and Accutracking customers are not satisfied with their purchase, but what I can say is that Mobistealth customers vouch for the quality of that service by continuing to use the product month after month.

Android Anti Spyware Security Apps

We have highlighted how powerfully invasive and resourceful Android spy apps can be, but what can you do to ensure you are not being tracked by a cell phone tracker? There are anti spy applications that can help but you need to keep a few things in mind when choosing an anti Spyware app.

Ironically, though these apps are anti spyware, antivirus and anti-malware applications, they are cell phone trackers in their own right, which is not a bad thing in an off itself but you should be aware how they can work for and against you.  If you loose your cell phone it is good to be able to pull up a map to see where your phone may be. Nevertheless, the following apps can remove most, if not all, Android spy apps.

Lookout Mobile Security (free) – This Android security app is considered to be one of the best and no wonder; in addition to being able to block and remove spyware it can:

  • Scan every app downloaded to ensure that it is safe
  • Schedule daily and weekly security scans
  • Prevents virus from moving from your phone to your computer
  • Automatically protects against the latest threats
  • Locate your lost phone
  • Backup and restore your contacts and media content
  • Block malware, spyware and phishing apps
  • Remotely wipe contacts and files from your phone if it is lost or stolen. Continue reading Android Anti Spyware Security Apps