RED ALERT
Woman reveals creepy Android ‘stalker’ trick that allows people to track you without you knowing
ONE Instagram user has shared a video showing how to evade GPS trackers from stalking your location.
Earlier this month, Instagram user revealed a little-known tip for Android owners that could save their lives.
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The user began the video by displaying small, square GPS devices that appeared to be magnetic.
In the clip, the devices are seen being placed discreetly on vehicles like cars and bicycles.
Then, the video creator showed Android users how they could detect them and prevent the devices from tracking them.
First, she headed to her device's Settings and then tapped on Safety and Emergency.
From there, she scrolled down and then selected Unknown Tracker Alerts.
The Instagram user then toggled on Allow Alerts, which lets users get a notification if an unknown tracker is detected traveling with them.
It's important to note that Bluetooth is required to be enabled for this feature to work.
However, the feature will prompt you to turn on Bluetooth after being enabled in case it is off.
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On that page, users can also check if any trackers are currently detected.
Moreover, they have the option to conduct a manual scan to actively check for trackers.
Since going live, the Instagram reel has garnered more than 101,000 likes and dozens of comments from users.
"This is the way they steal cars in ATL…EVERYONE here should get this!!!! Especially, if you drive a Dodge or Kia!!! Thanks," one person said.
"This is wild," a second person remarked.
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