Permanent tracking of a phone – you don’t need to be online to be located

Think turning off your phone protects you? Your device carries two unique codes that follow you everywhere. Every phone, regardless of its brand or model, is assigned these two identifiers during manufacturing. You can’t change them. These codes are embedded in the hardware, making them immutable and unremovable. You can’t hide them.

IMEI and IMSI.

Every time your phone connects to a mobile network, it leaves a trace.
No apps needed.
This means there’s no digital footprint to erase.
No browsing.
Even if you delete your apps or clear your browsing history, your phone still transmits data.
Just sitting in your pocket.

These IDs reveal:
– What phone you use
– Which tower you connect to
– Where you are
– Which line is yours
– When you swap SIMs
– Even who was nearby

This thread explains what IMEI and IMSI are, why they’re dangerous for your privacy, how they track you, and how to reduce that risk.

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By understanding the implications of these identifiers, you can take steps to better protect your personal information.