Phone tracking

[MA34]

Hello, my question is can people find my location through my phone number? I tried to ask Sky help but I was disconnected and I need to know because whether or not it's possible to track me down using my phone number depends on what action i might take next. Thanks

[PandJ2020]

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@MA34 wrote:

Hello, my question is can people find my location through my phone number?

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The short answer is no.

However, (aside from law enforcement) there are other ways such as an app (e.g. Snapchat or Life360) or via the OS (e.g. Find my iPhone) - but they either require access (either granted or via underlying account).

[Daniel0210]

@MA34 

Not by normal lawful means by other customers. 

[MA34]

How easy is it for somebody to find out using unlawful means? I don't need to know how they would because obviously that probably shouldn't be posted on a forum maybe lol?? But could they potentially use it to track me through hacking etc? (i don't know a lot about cyber security, sorry). Fyi my location is always off on everything except for What3Words, Apple maps and similar

[PandJ2020]

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@MA34 wrote:

Fyi my location is always off 

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If your location services are disabled then your device cannot be located.

(Law enforcement could potentially triangulate from masts but it is unlikely in the extreme anyone else could do this)

[MA34]

Okay thanks so much. I essentially had a bit of a scare because my phone number was leaked somewhere on a quite unfriendly forum lol but I don't think anything will happen now + your info is reassuring. Thank you and have a nice evening 😊