How Someone Might Track You and How to Protect Yourself

Andy Murphy explains common ways people may track someone or their child and how to respond safely. Using a real case where an automotive technician found a GPS tracker on a woman's car, Andy breaks down how you could be tracked.

He covers physical vehicle tracking methods like magnetic GPS units, OBD-II plug-in trackers, hardwired devices, and built-in connected car services. Plus, he recommends inspection areas inside and outside a car.

He also discusses technology-enabled stalking through shared accounts, location-sharing apps, cloud access, family phone plans, and stalkerware, including warning signs and careful steps to secure email first, review trusted devices and recovery options, adjust sharing settings, and document evidence while prioritizing immediate safety and avoiding actions that could escalate risk.

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00:00 Welcome to Secure Family

02:37 GPS Tracker News

05:17 Digital Stalking Basics

06:24 Vehicle Tracker Types

08:55 Where to Check Car

12:14 Connected Car Accounts

13:44 AirTag Alert Response

15:41 Apps and Cloud Tracking

17:08 Stalkerware Warning Signs

18:21 Secure Accounts and Privacy

20:26 What to Do If Tracked

22:56 Final Thoughts

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