OPSEC. Operattional Security

[QUOTE=Koolakulak;6156851]Still using Google Voice, but looking for something else that allows me to put a password before the app opens up. Any recommendations that can better secure your communication?

Thank you.[/QUOTE]I do not have an answer to your question, but Google keeps everything you do and a savvy operator (your SO or LEO) can retrieve it if you do not thoroughly clean your activity. I would generally avoid Google especially if you are not using a disposable burner that will never be found.

[QUOTE=Koolakulak;6156851]Still using Google Voice, but looking for something else that allows me to put a password before the app opens up. Any recommendations that can better secure your communication?

Thank you.[/QUOTE]Check out the Burner app. It's pretty inexpensive and yes, it does have the in-app password option. If you read how they store information, the best practice is to burn a number if you hear LEO has caught a girl with whom you've been texting, which makes it harder for LEO to retrieve and they ditch the personal information tied to that burned number after a time. Pick the option to only use the calls over data so that nothing is forwarded to your real number. Don't want to give LEO that connection. Remember, no app is perfect, but this one comes close.

[QUOTE=Koolakulak;6156851]Still using Google Voice, but looking for something else that allows me to put a password before the app opens up. Any recommendations that can better secure your communication?

Thank you.[/QUOTE]Talkatone can be password protected.

Several months ago, I used my HSA to pay for an STD panel. Just reviewed my monthly, online HSA statement. The test charge was not identified; however, there was a phone number for the expenditure. Curiosity got the best of me, so I called the number and was greeted by "Thank you for choosing XYZ for your sexual testing needs. . . . " WTF!

While the warden has no access to this account (until I die, if there's a balance remaining), I was quite shocked that simply calling an "innocuous" number on a statement could betray my extra-marital activities.

Be careful out there.

[QUOTE=CuriousVaMan;6210640]Several months ago, I used my HSA to pay for an STD panel. Just reviewed my monthly, online HSA statement. The test charge was not identified; however, there was a phone number for the expenditure. Curiosity got the best of me, so I called the number and was greeted by "Thank you for choosing XYZ for your sexual testing needs. . . . " WTF!

While the warden has no access to this account (until I die, if there's a balance remaining), I was quite shocked that simply calling an "innocuous" number on a statement could betray my extra-marital activities.

Be careful out there.[/QUOTE]I always just pay full price with my personal CC.

Brothers,

There has been a lot of similar reports in the Massage folder about extortion attempts involving the US Marshall's office. I have we asked that all new entries go here. Read up on them in that folder, put any new info here.

[QUOTE=SonChi;6289556]Brothers,

There has been a lot of similar reports in the Massage folder about extortion attempts involving the US Marshall's office. I have we asked that all new entries go here. Read up on them in that folder, put any new info here.[/QUOTE]I'm surprised anyone is answering calls on their burner lines in the first place.

[QUOTE=WillGuyMar;6289565]I'm surprised anyone is answering calls on their burner lines in the first place.[/QUOTE]You are 100% right.

[QUOTE=SonChi;6290366]You are 100% right.[/QUOTE]Some times they want to know that your vehicle warranty is about to expire.

[QUOTE=OpusDog;6052858]My burner phone now requires a photo ID to refill. The company changed the policy and now wants to verify everyone's PII. Any suggestions for a decent anonymous phone provider?[/QUOTE]Walmart family mobile buy with cash they don't require I'd. As far as an IP calling messaging app. Signal is the go to. Password and exploding messages.

[QUOTE=Khump06;6293259]Walmart family mobile buy with cash they don't require I'd. As far as an IP calling messaging app. Signal is the go to. Password and exploding messages.[/QUOTE]What's the best phone type, smart or basic?

I am wondering if there is any way to see if my phone (or car) has any tracking apps / tags on them? At times is seems my significant other knows when I leave the office. I am familiar with "Find my Friends" (which is turned off) and other tracking apps like that on my phone, but don't see any suspicious apps on my phone. However, I am not sure how to find a tracking tag on my vehicle. Any ideas?

[QUOTE=AdcFellow;6302139]I am wondering if there is any way to see if my phone (or car) has any tracking apps / tags on them? At times is seems my significant other knows when I leave the office. I am familiar with "Find my Friends" (which is turned off) and other tracking apps like that on my phone, but don't see any suspicious apps on my phone. However, I am not sure how to find a tracking tag on my vehicle. Any ideas?[/QUOTE]Snapchat is one thought. Also, just a general warning for everyone. Google Maps tracks a significant amount of historical location data, regardless if you use it for navigation. Open Google Maps Timeline to see what I mean. History can be deleted, and settings can be changed in Your Data in Maps.

[QUOTE=AdcFellow;6302139]I am wondering if there is any way to see if my phone (or car) has any tracking apps / tags on them? At times is seems my significant other knows when I leave the office. I am familiar with "Find my Friends" (which is turned off) and other tracking apps like that on my phone, but don't see any suspicious apps on my phone. However, I am not sure how to find a tracking tag on my vehicle. Any ideas?[/QUOTE]IPhones will alert you if there is an AirTag tracking you and will help you find it.

W / regards to the car this is pretty standard. Maybe the dealership can help you turn it off. In Volvo you have to disable the journey feature. But even then you will always be able to see where the car is once it is parked on the Volvo App. It's the same for VW.

[QUOTE=AdcFellow;6302139]I am wondering if there is any way to see if my phone (or car) has any tracking apps / tags on them? At times is seems my significant other knows when I leave the office. I am familiar with "Find my Friends" (which is turned off) and other tracking apps like that on my phone, but don't see any suspicious apps on my phone. However, I am not sure how to find a tracking tag on my vehicle. Any ideas?[/QUOTE]You bring up a good point. Aside from crawling under the car looking for anything "out of the ordinary" and using that air tag search, you can still be tracked even if "find my friends" is turned off. Phones still ping towers and this information can be collected or subpoenaed. This is partially how LEO caught those two men in Idaho and Mass as both didn't isolate themselves from their devices. In the Mass case, I heard that the poor wife's phone pinged after she had vanished.