Many people do not realize that the
same radio frequencies that are responsible for making cellular phone
communications easy are the same elements which allow outsiders to invade their
privacy. Radio frequencies can be
intercepted, private information can be swiped through a cellular phone Wi-Fi
connection, smart phones, like a computer, can be hacked.
These techniques are used by stores and retailers to
track customers’ whereabouts and purchases.
Individuals can also hack onto phones in an attempt for identity theft. Even the government uses your signal to
collect incriminating or personal data without your knowledge.
There are, of course, some
prevention techniques that a person can utilize to protect themselves. First and foremost, one should never give out
information to anyone who calls you or notifies you of needing your personal
information such as a credit card or similar sensitive information, especially
over a cellular phone. Sometimes though
it can be necessary to update payment information for a bill or order a new
service, then a land line should be used to handle this type of business. In fact, there are huge benefits gained from
the use of a land line in respect to maintaining privacy. In a world where one's phone number is
requested by businesses on a regular basis, it is better to provide a land line
number and keep one's cellular phone for personal calls, thereby reducing
interruptions and reserving cellular phone use for people you actually want to
speak with. In other words, if you want
to keep your cellular phone number private, choose to keep your land line. If you want to save money on your land line,
contact National Access Long Distance.
