Family Safety Articles
Who is texting me from this number? If you received a message from an unknown number, the safest first step is to check the number before replying. A phone-number lookup may reveal useful clues such as the country, carrier, line type, caller-ID information, spam reports, or publicly available identity information. If the message came through…
Getting a lot of calls from unknown numbers is frustrating, and a lot of people hate dealing with this. It can be very disruptive, making it hard to get anything done and making your phone – normally a useful tool – a nuisance. Thankfully, if you’re an iPhone user, there are effective methods that will…
Around 2,300 children go missing every day in the United States, according to ChildFind of America. That’s not just a number. It’s a gut-punch for any parent. Phones have made it easier to keep tabs on loved ones — but what happens when location tracking is switched off? It could be an accident. It could…
Around 95% of Americans own some form of a cellphone, making it one of the most used electronics in the world. Communication comes easy with phones, but what should you do when you need more information than usual? Owning a phone means you’re able to call for aid, keep up communication, and of course, check on your…
Did you know that 521,705 people were reported missing in 2021? Have you ever been in a situation where you need to locate someone but don’t know how? You’re worried and anxious, not knowing if they are safe or what might have happened. It’s hard to find out their location without the right tools. Don’t worry! Keep…
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Did you know that between 60 and 80% of cell phone numbers search by reverse phone lookup services were accurate? Have you ever got a call from an unknown number and didn’t know who it was? You don’t want to answer the call, but you also don’t want to miss out on something important. It’s frustrating not…
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The average age a child receives their first phone is 11.6 years old, according to research from Stanford Medicine. That’s also an age when children begin to receive more freedom and time away from their parents. But, in today’s world, it’s important for parents to keep an eye on their children’s phone activity for safety and…
One of the most frustrating things that can happen to you is losing your phone. We rely on them for so much, and the panic of not knowing where it is is crippling. iCloud is Apple’s main solution, but it doesn’t always work for everyone. Don’t panic yet; there are many ways how to find…
You’re not alone when you’re on your phone. The courts authorized nearly 2,250 wiretaps in 2021 alone. But this number accounts for a small fraction of the phones that were tapped that year. Anyone can install a bug or app on your phone to access your data and listen in on your conversations. Yet you’re not helpless.…
If you’ve ever used the Find My Friends app or feature on your iPhone, you may have come across the “No Location Found” or “Location not available” error messages. This can be frustrating, especially if you’re trying to track someone’s location for safety reasons. There are a few different reasons why this error message may…
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