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Apple AirTags, Samsung SmartTags, and Tile trackers are small enough to hide in a bag, car, or coat pocket. Someone may have placed one in your belongings to track your location.
What You Might Notice
Your iPhone alerts you to an 'AirTag Found Moving With You'
Apple sends alerts when an unknown AirTag is travelling with you. Take this seriously.
You find a small disc-shaped device you don't recognise
AirTags are coin-sized white discs. SmartTags are similar. Check bags, car compartments, and jacket pockets.
What You Can Do
If you find an unknown tracker, don't destroy it
It may contain evidence. Keep it and report to police. You can disable an AirTag by removing the battery.
Consider that removing the tracker may alert the person tracking you.
Android users: install Apple's Tracker Detect app or use Bluetooth scanner
Android doesn't automatically alert for AirTags. Install a detection app.
Important: This resource provides general information, not personal advice. Every situation is different. The actions suggested here may not be safe in your specific circumstances — particularly if the person causing harm could notice changes to your devices or accounts. Always consider your physical safety first.
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Hiding Apple AirTags, Samsung SmartTags, or Tile trackers in bags, vehicles, clothing pockets, or children's belongings to track location. Consumer Bluetooth trackers are cheap, small, and easy to hide.
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