March 27, 2024, 9:56 a.m. | /u/protectstar-inc

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Feeling like someone's watching your every move? It can be unsettling, but doing any of the anti-spy methods mentioned below won't help.


Myth #1: Dialing ##002# reveals hidden phone taps.


This code simply deactivates call forwarding and deletes any data associated with it. While it's a handy trick, it won't uncover any secret surveillance.


Myth #2: \*#21# unmasks hidden call forwarding = spying!


Nope! This code typically checks basic phone functions, like if call forwarding is even active. It has …

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