Cell Phones

[Psalyer]

Sorry for raising an old thread, but I would also like to know what can be done to circumvent this.

Are there any new monger phones people recommend? Or is Jon's advice still the gold standard?

Thanks!

Google voice or textnow.

[RoughThat]

There are multiple text apps that are free. They assign you a #. Easy to use, sign out if you don't want notifications popping up with a SO around.

Some offer voice calls that can be made thru the text app, tho I've never attempted that so I can't speak to the quality.

There are several apps that allow texts and calls for free. Call quality may not be as solid as your actual phone, most times, but will get the job done.

RT.

[Drewonhere]

Sorry for raising an old thread, but I would also like to know what can be done to circumvent this.

Are there any new monger phones people recommend? Or is Jon's advice still the gold standard?

Thanks!

There are multiple text apps that are free. They assign you a #. Easy to use, sign out if you don't want notifications popping up with a SO around.

Some offer voice calls that can be made thru the text app, tho I've never attempted that so I can't speak to the quality.

[JClearMan1]

Sorry for raising an old thread, but I would also like to know what can be done to circumvent this.

Are there any new monger phones people recommend? Or is Jon's advice still the gold standard?

Thanks!

I've been using the "Burner" app on my regular phone.

[Lydte]

I wasn't able to buy a prepaid phone lately without being asked for self-identification. What am I doing wrong?

Sorry for raising an old thread, but I would also like to know what can be done to circumvent this.

Are there any new monger phones people recommend? Or is Jon's advice still the gold standard?

Thanks!

[Trickster666]

I wasn't able to buy a prepaid phone lately without being asked for self-identification. What am I doing wrong?

I have used a couple of different carriers. For the most part I like Virgin Mobile the best. I purchase the phone and buy the cards to refill. I also like the fact that you can keep up to 300 dollars on a prepaid account and if you forget to re up they will just take the money from your balance. Pretty much you can stay under the radar with a prepaid but its not completely guaranteed if the want to track you down they can.

Best of luck.

[Jon Gris]

I have used a couple of different carriers. For the most part I like Virgin Mobile the best. I purchase the phone and buy the cards to refill. I also like the fact that you can keep up to 300 dollars on a prepaid account and if you forget to re up they will just take the money from your balance. Pretty much you can stay under the radar with a prepaid but its not completely guaranteed if the want to track you down they can.

Best of luck.

[BostonRedSox]

Sorry to revive an old thread, but I thought it would be more appropriate than starting a new one.

I've been a long time lurker of this forum, but I'm relatively new to this hobby. I've always wanted to get into it, but wasn't too sure if the Uncle LEO factor was worth the risk. After trying it out in the UK and Germany (since it's legal), I'm now hooked, and would like to get started here back home.

Which carrier would you recommend for a monger phone? Is it necessary if I don't have a SO that would find out? Should I get one just in case I get robbed? Would it be unsafe to get a cheap smartphone that can run apps like Uber (I live in the city and commute via the T so I don't drive) which would have personally identifiable info?

Thanks in advance!

[LaserKing]

All of the time. Just recently a provider gave me her number. I called it and a woman answered, I asked if it was the girls name. The woman that answered said it was her boyfriends number and why would she give out that number. Then she asked me if I was a customer and if I wanted to seea another girl? I was too busy but I will call back from my monger phone.

Dick

Always call from the monger phone. I have been in the situation that a guy answer the phone and then give the phone to the girl, I guess is an intimidation tactic.

[Dick Pischardo]

I found someone on CLCE. Number I got traces back to a guy's name (not Pat or terry, a traditional guy's name). Is it an automatic avoid, or should I ask her why the name traces like that? Has anyone ever had a good (female, LOL) provider with a phone that has a guy's name on the record?

All of the time. Just recently a provider gave me her number. I called it and a woman answered, I asked if it was the girls name. The woman that answered said it was her boyfriends number and why would she give out that number. Then she asked me if I was a customer and if I wanted to seea another girl? I was too busy but I will call back from my monger phone.

Dick

[Ho Hunter 328]

No, but keep in mind not everyone keeps the same phone # forever. Could have been the dude's at some point, and then after he gave it up, she wound up with it after getting a new phone.

That being said, I would be cautious.

It's equally likely it's her pimps phone.

Stay safe, and happy hunting.

[Mfp79]

I found someone on CLCE. Number I got traces back to a guy's name (not Pat or terry, a traditional guy's name). Is it an automatic avoid, or should I ask her why the name traces like that? Has anyone ever had a good (female, LOL) provider with a phone that has a guy's name on the record?

No, but keep in mind not everyone keeps the same phone # forever. Could have been the dude's at some point, and then after he gave it up, she wound up with it after getting a new phone.

That being said, I would be cautious.

[Hags Joe]

I found someone on CLCE. Number I got traces back to a guy's name (not Pat or terry, a traditional guy's name). Is it an automatic avoid, or should I ask her why the name traces like that? Has anyone ever had a good (female, LOL) provider with a phone that has a guy's name on the record?

[Fred Brophy]

Shooter6

Cellphones are part of the mongering toolkit. I would recommend a disposable cell phone for your hobbyist activities.

Jackson, a thread about mongering toolkits and how guys cope would be interesting

FB

I have to be twice as careful as the rest of you. My wife works in the same office I do. That makes finding times for appointments, as well as calls to research places, a bit tricky. I managed to get my schedule altered so at least we don't ride the subway into downtown together. That gives me a bit of time for calls. Fortunately (? ) I was diagnosed with diabetes about a year ago. I use check-ups and visits with my nutritionist as covers for mongering. But as a result, I'm stuck within a tight area, either in the city or very close.

Anyway, as for the cell phone issue, I had the paper statements stopped. I make all the payments online and don't give her the password or login ID. She once asked about it but I told her I use the same password for a lot of things and I don't want to change everything else. She's usually a bit nosy, but she doesn't seem to mind not having to hassle with a phone bill.

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Hi Shooter6,

So tell me, how exactly does this justify an entirely new thread?

Please advise.

Thanks,

Jackson

[Shooter6]

I have to be twice as careful as the rest of you. My wife works in the same office I do. That makes finding times for appointments, as well as calls to research places, a bit tricky. I managed to get my schedule altered so at least we don't ride the subway into downtown together. That gives me a bit of time for calls. Fortunately (? ) I was diagnosed with diabetes about a year ago. I use check-ups and visits with my nutritionist as covers for mongering. But as a result, I'm stuck within a tight area, either in the city or very close.

Anyway, as for the cell phone issue, I had the paper statements stopped. I make all the payments online and don't give her the password or login ID. She once asked about it but I told her I use the same password for a lot of things and I don't want to change everything else. She's usually a bit nosy, but she doesn't seem to mind not having to hassle with a phone bill.

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Hi Shooter6,

So tell me, how exactly does this justify an entirely new thread?

Please advise.

Thanks,

Jackson