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How to check if someone is tracking or using your imei or serial number?

My phone is comprised and being monitored and I do not know how?

iPhone 8, iOS 15

Posted on Sep 20, 2022 6:05 AM

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Posted on Sep 20, 2022 6:14 AM

That’s unlikely in the extreme. The IMEI or serial number can not be used to track your phone.


Strictly speaking, your carrier tracks the location of ALL devices on their network. This is tied to the IMEI. They have to. That’s how cellular networks function. That information can’t be disclosed to anyone without a court order, however.

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Sep 20, 2022 6:14 AM in response to Margoleen

That’s unlikely in the extreme. The IMEI or serial number can not be used to track your phone.


Strictly speaking, your carrier tracks the location of ALL devices on their network. This is tied to the IMEI. They have to. That’s how cellular networks function. That information can’t be disclosed to anyone without a court order, however.

How to check if someone is tracking or using your imei or serial number?

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