You MUST protect your cell phone number!
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- I found a way to protect your private info so you can STOP giving out your cell phone number and your personal information.
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'Protect your cell phone number. Go to this sight and give them your cell phone number'…lol
When I was younger, almost everyone's name, address and phone number was in a big book that they gave out for free. It was a different world.
@@theronwolf3296 They still do that but most people opt out so m it is not as big anymore.
Yes, is your refrigerator running? Better catch it. Was about as bad as it got back then.
Yeah, and when you moved to a different town, even if it was just 7 or so miles away, you HAD to get a new phone number.
@@JRNipper In the past even if you just moved to the flat next to you, your phone number changed. It was linked to the wires. They would not have changed where the wires were terminated to let you use the same number.
At least where I lived, it was only when they introduced computerised digital switching router (even if the signal was digital the routing process was done by a computer and not any more by rotating metallic disks) that it was possible to keep your phone number if you move nearby (provided you still where in the are of the same telephone central system)
@@dfrozendog3849 Or - "Is this Mister Wolf? This is the zoo calling. You better get back in your cage!"
I typed in my number and was surprised at how much personal info is out there like SSN, DOB, last phone numbers and addresses from many years ago, and even names of relatives and their relationships to me! Cloaked implies that they can delete this data but I seriously doubt it.
Having aliases should be a standard practice. It's nice to see a comprehensive service like this.
I'm fed up I'm getting landline back.
haha I feel that
Hahaa...we never got rid of ours....so much easier to ignore calls.
IF you can get one. they have been disconnected by CenturyLink here locally. IT sucks. Never wanted cell, but no choice here in Portland Oregon. Only businesses get landlines.
I tried functioning for a month without a cell phone and I couldn't sign in anywhere.
I have never owned a cell. I never gave up my landline. You are tracked, listened to, followed.
I ignore calls. I can call them back if they leave a message (most don't).
I've had my current cellphone number for 13 years. Yet I still continue to get texts for its previous owner.
This is actually a brilliant solution to a real problem.
This is what "burner phone" used for
Now you're carrying 2 phones.. both are linked to you. Until you PAY for _another_ one.
I didn't, have a cell phone or home phone or social media for the longest time. It used to be fun watching my boss get totally aggravated when he couldn't contact me.
Of course it got to the point several years ago where you couldn't do anything without being on line. I still miss being a ghost.
I don't answer calls and text messages from numbers not in my contact.
Years ago I set up a Google Voice number and set it to forward to my home phone and cell phone. I only give out the GV number which allows to me to block calls and give custom messages if I desire.
Same here
yup
Sadly, it appears this service is limited to US residents.😢😢
Looks like a great product. I recently travelled with an esim which I purchased for 1 month. An esim and new mailbox is a simple alternative until cloaked is available in your region.
Have you looked into this company personally? It appears that their privacy policy isn't exactly focused on privacy. Also the numbers available are UK numbers?
The anti-span software I use is expensive, and does not have the capability of products like Cloaked. Thanks for pointing out this option! Have a great trip in Europe! And thank you for all the great advice.
Who gives out their real email or phone number? Not me unless its absolutely imperative...
I change my phone number once a year.
Shame it’s not available in the UK yet. Any news on this?
This would be nice if it was free.
In Europe there are 10 countries that allow phone SIM prepaid without ID , passport checking when buying.
Roaming in European Union means that you can use a SIM card with 5/ 20 GB depending on offer with any 5/ 20 Euros in any UE county.
Cheapest way to be online and safe.
A second dumb phone with 5 euro plan for calling is a must.
How do we know the phone companies are not selling our info?
I don't put my personal cell on social media, and a big "maybe" on relatives. Lots of social media ask you to share your contact list, so it's not private anymore.
Great video
thanks for watching!
You still need to sign up for the service with a phone number and email and all, no?
Yeah, I keep getting sales calls from people like Edward, Joe Ann, Steven from local numbers all with heavy accents. I return a call to the number and it is some private person that has no idea what I am talking about.
Hi Leroy, what is your affiliation to Cloaked? On there website, I see a photo of your friendly face. I'd like to know more about the company behind Cloaked and who operates it. Thank you
he,s on commission🤣🤣🤣
Can't you do most of this with a google phone number? That's what I do and it's free! I just give out my google phone number and mute notifications so I don't hear if someone calls or texts it.
nope because you aren't going to get rid of your Google number when you are done with say a trip or with using a service.
And if you give out your Google number to every website/ service you are effectively just leaving tracking data anyways - so what's the point?
Yeah that's not how that works. You may want to research how tracking works when you have a constant. Or not.
@@reefhound9902 eh...so you agree. Fingerprinting. So I am not sure how you can say that having a constant like a Google number provides adequate separation. Oh and congratulations on the 20 years of cyber security programming. 👍
@@LironSegev yeah I use a Google phone number and have been for many years. I actually got my Google phone number when it was called Grand Central and you needed an invitation. And I looked up my number that is my Google phone number and it's lol Way up in the red. But I'm not giving up my Google phone number cuz I don't necessarily keep the same phone number if I change carriers. So I hear what you're saying man lol
I hope you can reply to me.
Not allowed to use a VPN at all with ther service. Not just signup. Never while using the service
my dad is now a weekly target of a sim swap .... and MTN have done nothing to HELP!..what ever happened to RICA ? (in south africa)
Figured it out in 1 minute.
Have a personal phone number & a burner phone number that is prepaid so it only works when you want to use it!
Problem solved 😅
Though, it does involve changing your main phone number once to (reset) your personal phone number
This is an important video though so thx for making it!
Interesting - thanks!
thanks for being here!
Not a problem for me. I don't have a phone. LOL
congrats
You must not be doing anything online.
@@sr2291 Nothing to do with it. I have been asked for my number and said not now.
@@sr2291 What does doing things online have to do with a phone?
@OlettaLiano In order to create or access my online accounts, they ask to send a text to your phone number. My phone crashed, and for a few weeks before I bought a new phone, I couldn't access anything or even open new accounts anywhere. RUclips is my only "social media" account.
A problem with a cellular number is that THEY DO CHANGE. They are not truly permanent for the person using the number. Companies asking for your number are making a mistake to think they will always be with the same person. Trouble with a carrier? Go to diferent carrier and often need to have a new cell number.
How long have you had your current number?
@@LironSegev A better question is, 'how long did I have my previous number'? I lost two of them because the companies would not continue my service. I did not know ways to move to a new service and keep the same numbers. Those times, lack of knowledge - in part mine. Still learning, off and on. The lost numbers would have become recycled by now and likely belong to other people.
This is fantastic
WOW, only 5 days later and they cancelled your Code?
Will this work for us Australians?
I was gonna ask that too, we might be lucky.
Great service if you live in the US. I don't think there's anything like it in the EU. At least not that I'm aware of - anyone?
Says code is no longer valid. Suggestions?
I never ever answer my phone and I give my text app number to places that require a phone number.
Is cloaked US centric or will it work for residents of other countries?
Great, but only available in the US and Canada!
Ironically giving your to someone because you gave your number to too many people. 😂
This is great, but I am so unfortunate that I do not stay in America.
Is it free?
no its not free - there is a free trial and if you don't dig it then don't pay. As they say: If its free YOU are the product...
Is it available for all countries
Hi. This is an impressive service, TFS
I'd like to request a current video about VPNs, if it's possible. I'm absolutely not interested in doing illegal stuff, but I'm concerned in case things go extra totalitarian over here.
Thanks!
Can you answer and return calls with the new numbers you create?
Yep. And send and receive text messages. That is what makes it useful. Fully functional until you no longer need it and then delete the identity.
@@LironSegev Does the company itself do any funny business with the data? What country are they in? Btw, GREAT find! Ty!
But they wanna charge for download 😢
I change my number and phone and email all the time. So sick of scammers and hackers
I am Bangladeshi cloaked genar number not wrok piz help 😔😢
video not available!
eh....?
@@LironSegev vpn netherlands, swicthed to other country, works
I either leave the requested number field blank, or fill it with all 9s or 5s.
Great. And if they send you a code to your number which is a new thing they are starting to do, then what?
So far they've always included an alternate option to send the code to an email address.
@@mimo4000 true. This unfortunately is changing as they realize that a cell number is much more valuable then a disposable email...so we are trying to get ahead of this nightmare
or you could just make up a phone number
I always make a typo....
Far too expensive!
I love this
This is called SPL
Burner phones right when traveling?
So not all burner phones work internationally. You could buy a local sim card. However that doesn't solve the problem on an ongoing basis when you aren't traveling. If you keep one burner number then you are associating that number with your accounts so kinda defeats the purpose.
@@LironSegev And in Europe, you usually are obligated to register a sim card before using it.
Will scammers also find Cloaked useful?
Promo Code did not work.
So, if you don't have cell phone, you could still get text messages using this service?
Exactly
On what device would you receive a text?
Your desktop or laptop.
@@LironSegev thank you in case I missed it in the video.
I am from India will this work for me?
👍👍👍👍👍
It seems this only works for the USA
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Somebody's help for this free download aap on ios
Not for european people ?
I will not be changing my cell number: it is 000-000-0000
Because I don't have one!
I don't need a stinkin' tracking device. LOL
Ahahahaa you've _owned_ us all!
Except in my pocket, I have access to the entire world's 🌍 information library & entertainment.
haha on every free wifi i have used i just give them made up totally false info never had a problem connecting. and its free
Sure for WiFi. But now many services are sending emails and text messages to validate before allowing access. But what about online services? What about for a service that actually does need to contact you like say when you order is ready or when there is a gate change or a delay? False info isnt going to help you there
מה לגבי דברים בישראל? זה גם עובד?
Vpn us country plz replay
Its easy, unless there is a chance that they will actually need to call you, just give them one of the spammer's numbers that we all get annoyed by.
So its only for Americans?
Cuz we're _special_ 🙃
Dont think it works for non US residents?
video not available!. RUclips's anti add block is blocking it
Honest question and not trying to start something:
We spend thousands on producing content and we get paid by brands running ads on RUclips so that so you all the content for FREE.
So I am curious: If you don't want to see the ads, would you pay to see the content with no ads?
I pay for RUclips premium, no adverts.
Yoyoyo
hey
ONLY my personal friends have my Cell Phone{I told them UNDER NO CONDITION, Don't give it out}. I only give out my Land Line number, that has Caller ID and Answering Machine..